The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

by Bethesda Game Studios · published by Bethesda Softworks

Released November 10, 2011 on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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. 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.

The Empire of Tamriel is on the edge. The High King of Skyrim has been murdered. Alliances form as claims to the throne are made. In the midst of this conflict, a far more dangerous, ancient evil is awakened. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned to Tamriel. The future of Skyrim, even the Empire itself, hangs in the balance as they wait 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.

Release dates by platform

PCNovember 10, 2011 · Out now

Xbox 360November 11, 2011 · Out now

PlayStation 3November 11, 2011 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score8010 reviews

Steam reviewsVery Positive95% of 318K positive

Player score884352 ratings on IGDB

Playing now1,367on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *	Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor	Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
Memory	2GB System RAM
Hard Disk Space	6GB free HDD Space
Video Card	Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM

Processor	Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
Memory	4GB System RAM
Video Card	DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim FAQ

When did The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim come out?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released on November 10, 2011 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on PlayStation 5?

No. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Xbox Series X|S?

No. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Who is making The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim multiplayer?

No. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is single player only.

How much does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cost?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 95% of 317,800 reviews are positive. Critics average 80/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?

The minimum GPU is Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim system requirements page.