Overview

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an action role-playing game, playable from either a first or third-person perspective. The player may freely roam over the land of Skyrim which is an open world environment consisting of wilderness expanses, dungeons, caves, cities, towns, fortresses, and villages.

Players may navigate the game world more quickly by riding horses, paying for a ride from a city's stable, or by utilizing a fast-travel system that allows them to warp to previously discovered locations. The game's main quest can be completed or ignored at the player's preference after the first stage of the quest is finished.

The player character can develop their skills by using them, and only skills that are used are increased. Character development is driven by gaining experience through leveling up and completing quests. The leveling system is similar to previous The Elder Scrolls games; player-character skills are divided into eighteen areas evenly split between the three character archetypes: warrior, mage, and thief.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4-945
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

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Community Feedback

TN

Thomas Nelson

I've played Skyrim on every platform it's been released on. The modding community has kept this game alive for over a decade, and it still feels fresh. The world is so immersive and detailed.

LR

Lisa Rodriguez

The freedom to play however you want is what makes Skyrim special. You can be a noble hero, a sneaky thief, a powerful mage, or anything in between. The dragon encounters are always thrilling!

BP

Brian Parker

The main quest is great, but the side quests and guild storylines are where Skyrim truly shines. The Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild questlines are some of the best storytelling in gaming.

Game Info

Developer

Bethesda Game Studios

Publisher

Bethesda Softworks

Release Date

November 11, 2011

Genre

Action RPG, Open World

Platforms

PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

Rating

4.9/5