The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Released Nov 2011

EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

94% positive · 318K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launched on November 10, 2011 and received three major paid expansions — Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn — which shipped in 2012. On October 28, 2016, Bethesda released Skyrim Special Edition, a remastered version bundling the base game and all three DLC expansions, effectively representing the complete and final packaged form of the game's content. No new story content, expansions, or DLC for the original Skyrim (App ID 72850) has been announced or released since then. The only DLC listed on the store page is the official soundtrack (released February 11, 2020), which is supplemental media rather than game content. The most recent developer communication was a September 5, 2024 launcher update focused on technical improvements and streaming platform support — routine maintenance rather than new content development. Bethesda's attention shifted to Skyrim Special Edition (a separate Steam product) and subsequent titles. This original Skyrim release is a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Skyrim Special Edition launched, bundling the base game and all add-ons with remastered features. Owners of Skyrim plus all DLC received a free upgrade. This marked the conclusion of content development for the original release.
news post · Oct 28, 2016 source development ending
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A launcher update (version 1.3.23.0) was released to improve data file handling and add streaming platform support — a technical maintenance update with no new game content.
news post · Sep 5, 2024 source ambiguous
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Achievements
75
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

EPIC FANTASY REBORN
The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLD
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.

ALL NEW GRAPHICS AND GAMEPLAY ENGINE
Skyrim’s new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAY
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.

DRAGON RETURN
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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