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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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Developer(s) Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher(s) Bethesda Softworks
Director(s) Todd Howard
Producer(s)
  • Ashley Cheng
  • Craig Lafferty
Designer(s)
  • Bruce Nesmith
  • Kurt Kuhlmann
  • Emil Pagliarulo
Programmer(s) Guy Carver
Artist(s) Matthew Carofano
Writer(s) Emil Pagliarulo
Composer(s) Jeremy Soule
Series The Elder Scrolls
Engine Creation Engine
Platform(s)
Release date(s)
  • PC, PS3, Xbox 360
  • November 11, 2011
  • PS4, Xbox One
  • October 28, 2016
  • Nintendo Switch
  • November 17, 2017
Genre(s) Action role-playing
Mode(s) Single-player

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a super popular video game where you play as a hero in a huge, open world. It's an action role-playing game, which means you get to fight, explore, and make choices that affect your character's story. The game was made by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Skyrim is the fifth game in the famous The Elder Scrolls series. It came out after The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The game first launched on November 11, 2011, for computers (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Later, it was also released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and even the Nintendo Switch!

In Skyrim, you play as a special hero called the Dragonborn. This hero has the soul and blood of a dragon, which gives them unique powers. Your main goal is to stop a giant dragon named Alduin, also known as the World-Eater. Alduin is a super powerful dragon who is said to destroy the world of Tamriel.

The game takes place in a fantasy land called Skyrim, which is part of the continent of Tamriel. The story happens 200 years after the events of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Because it's an open-world game, you can explore anywhere you want, from snowy mountains to bustling cities.

Skyrim was built using a special game engine called the Creation Engine. When it was released, many people loved it! The game sold over 20 million copies across different gaming platforms.

Playing the Game: Your Adventure in Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an action role-playing game where you can play from a first-person view (seeing through your character's eyes) or a third-person view (seeing your character from behind). You can freely explore the massive world of Skyrim. This world includes wild areas, dark dungeons, big cities, small towns, strong fortresses, and even bandit hideouts.

Exploring the World

You can travel around Skyrim in a few ways. You can ride horses to get around faster, or you can use a "fast travel" system. Fast travel lets you instantly jump to any place you have already discovered on your map. This makes it easy to get back to your favorite spots or reach new areas quickly.

Quests and Choices

The game has a main story quest about defeating Alduin. However, you don't have to follow it if you don't want to! You can choose to explore, do side quests, or just wander around. Some quests are linked to the main story, but many others are completely separate. This means you can play the game your own way.

Developing Your Character

As you play, your character will get stronger and learn new skills. You can choose what kind of hero you want to be. Maybe you'll be a powerful warrior, a sneaky thief, or a wise magic-user. The choices you make help shape your character's abilities and how you play the game.

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