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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

by Bethesda Softworks

Released August 31, 1996 on PC.

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About The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

The Elder Scrolls - Daggerfall is the second fantasy RPG from The Elder Scrolls series. The game is situated in a city of Daggerfall and its surrounding areas. The emperor himself asked you, as your friend, to investigate the death of King Lysandus. The whole story is up to you. There is no straight line which you should follow. you have a number of options for character classes and numerous regions filled with cities, towns, and dungeons. Your journey starts on your way to the Kingdom of Daggerfall. Unfortunately your ship is wrecked in a storm and you end up in a small cave with only your bare life. Your first goal becomes to escape, and so your adventure begins. The game has a numerous options how to solve the crisis and numerous differed endings as well.

The Emperor recruits you to exorcise the walking spirit of the late King of Daggerfall, but soon the story unfolds to something far greater than avenging the death of a noble...

Release dates by platform

PCSeptember 10, 2013 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score79101 ratings on IGDB

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall FAQ

When did The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall come out?

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall was released on August 31, 1996 for PC.

Is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall on PlayStation 5?

No. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC.

Is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall on Xbox Series X|S?

No. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC.

Is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC.

Who is making The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall?

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is developed by Bethesda Softworks.

Is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall multiplayer?

No. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is single player only.

The Elder Scrolls series

18 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. The Elder Scrolls: Arena1994
  2. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall1996
  3. An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire1997
  4. The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard1998
  5. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind2002
  6. The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold2003
  7. The Elder Scrolls Travels: Dawnstar2003
  8. The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey2004
  9. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion2006
  10. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim2011
  11. The Elder Scrolls Online2014
  12. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition2016
  13. The Elder Scrolls: Legends2017
  14. The Elder Scrolls: Blades2020
  15. The Elder Scrolls: Castles2024
  16. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered2025
  17. The Elder Scrolls VITBA
  18. The Elder Scrolls Travels: OblivionTBA

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