RPG · November 10, 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) scores 95% positive on Steam from 317.3k reviews, 94 Metacritic, developed by Bethesda Game Studios.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) is a RPG title from Bethesda Game Studios available on Windows. The title carries a 95% Steam positive rating across 317.3k reviews, a 94/100 Metacritic score, and 1.5k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the RPG category.

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.

Release & Availability

Release date Nov 10, 2011
Developer Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Base price $19.99
Required age 17+
DLC / Add-ons 1 released
Platforms Windows
Estimated owners 10M–100M
External links Official site · Metacritic page · Support

Release timeline

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launched on Nov 10, 2011.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Packages & editions

  • Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 95% positive across 317.3k reviews — categorised as Overwhelmingly Positive.

301.4k positive · 15.9k negative

Critic consensus (Metacritic)

Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 94/100 score.

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User score

Metacritic user score stands at 8.6/10.

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 181.1k recommendations for this title.

Peak concurrent players

Peak concurrent Steam players reached 1.5k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.

Press quotes

“A Masterpiece” 10/10 – Eurogamer

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • RPG

Community tag consensus

  • Open World · 10.0k
  • RPG · 8.7k
  • Fantasy · 6.2k
  • Adventure · 5.6k
  • Dragons · 4.8k
  • Moddable · 4.8k
  • First-Person · 4.0k
  • Action · 3.5k
  • Medieval · 3.5k
  • Singleplayer · 3.4k
  • Magic · 3.4k
  • Story Rich · 3.0k

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 120 hours, with a median of 53 hours — a extensive (100+ hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 3 hours per active player.

Steam achievements

The title ships with 75 Steam achievements to unlock.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Czech, Polish, Russian.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim released?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released on Nov 10, 2011 by Bethesda Game Studios.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim worth playing?

Based on 317.3k Steam reviews, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim holds a 95% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim support?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim runs natively on Windows.

How much does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cost?

Base price on Steam is $19.99 (before seasonal discounts).

What Metacritic score did The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim receive?

Critics rated The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 94/100 on Metacritic.