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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Bethesda Game Studios, +1 more
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Initial Release: Nov 10, 2011
•ESRB: Mature•PlayStation 5Xbox Series X/SNintendo SwitchXbox One
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9.5
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9.1

4.4k Ratings
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35 hrs

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110 hrs

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238 hrs

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115 hrs

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Skyrim is a rare kind of intensely personal, deeply rewarding experience, and one of the best role-playing games yet produced.
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Summary

Bethesda Game Studios' blockbuster open-world RPG puts players on the precipice of determining the future of Skyrim as the Empire waits for the prophesized Dragonborn to come; a hero born with the power of The Voice, and the only one who can stand amongst the dragons.
Content Rating
ESRB: Mature
Language, Sexual Themes, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Use of Alcohol, In-Game Purchases
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios, Iron Galaxy Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Franchises
The Elder Scrolls
Features
Kinect, Amiibo, Steam Deck Playable, Creation Engine
Initial Release
Nov 10, 2011
Platforms
PlayStation 5Xbox Series X/SNintendo SwitchXbox OnePlayStation 4PCPlayStation 3Xbox 360
Genres
Fantasy, RPG, Open-World

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