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Skyrim

Skyrim is the fifth major game in the Elder Scrolls series. Considered one of the greatest games ever made, it has been released on several generations of consoles. Since its initial release over a decade ago, Skyrim has become one of the bestselling video games of all time.

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Franchise:
The Elder Scrolls
Platform:
PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, PS4, PS5, Switch
Released:
November 11, 2011
Developer:
Bethesda
Publisher:
Bethesda
Genre:
RPG, Action, Adventure
Engine:
Creation
ESRB:
M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes
Expansions:
Skyrim: Dragonborn, Skyrim: Hearthfire, Skyrim: Dawnguard
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