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Steam app 72850 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:04 UTC

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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.

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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:04 UTC
App ID
72850
Product type
Game
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release date
10 Nov, 2011
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Declared DRM
Achievements
75
Steam Deck
Playable
Metacritic
94

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Partial Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Open WorldRPGFantasyAdventureModdableDragonsFirst-PersonActionMedievalSingleplayerMagicStory RichGreat SoundtrackSandboxLore-RichAtmosphericCharacter CustomizationAction RPGThird PersonEpic
About this gameFull description from Steam
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.
Content & age ratings5 regional ratings

Regional ratings

BBFC15Strong Violence
DEJUSl
ESRBm
IGRS3
PEGI18Violence
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

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 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card

Recommended

Recommended: 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)
Supported languages9 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Czech
Polish
Russian

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

75 achievements in total.

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UnboundAchievement
Bleak Falls BarrowAchievement
The Way of the VoiceAchievement
Diplomatic ImmunityAchievement
Alduin's WallAchievement
Elder KnowledgeAchievement
The FallenAchievement
DragonslayerAchievement
Take Up ArmsAchievement
Blood OathAchievement

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