The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is available for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Battle, craft, steal, or explore, and combine different types of equipment and abilities to create your own style of play. How will the release of The Elder Scrolls Online affect Skyrim's status and community? Is another Elder Scrolls sequel preferable to a Fallout 4? Where next for the mammoth franchise? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to check in with all of the latest Bethesda news, right here on Game Rant. Join over 18 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG and experience limitless adventure in a persistent Elder Scrolls world. The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: High Isle is the ultimate Elder Scrolls experience and includes the Base Game and all Chapters: High Isle (New for 2022) Blackwood. Plus, unlike Nintendo's then-flagship title, Skyrim had neither the appeal of mainstream sports, nor the backing of a major new console to call upon ( Wii Sports was bundled with every new Wii system in all territories but Japan). This is a pre-order and the key will be delivered around the release date of the product which is. To put that success in even greater context, it's worth remembering that the biggest-selling game of all-time, Wii Sports had 'only' achieved 40.5m sales in its first 26 months on release. With 20 million units sold in just less than 26 months, the title matches - and perhaps even outpaces the time taken by Wii Fit and GTA IV in reaching a similar mark. Quoting the ever-reliable Wikipedia, TIME Magazine asserts that this 20m figure sets up Skyrim as the 20 th most successful title in video gaming history, and the only American-developed effort to breach the top 25 (GTA's trio of appearances are regarded as Scottish and/or British)Įven more astounding is the speed with which Bethesda's latest blockbuster has achieved its huge success. all copies of the game sent out to retailers). What isn't yet known is if the numbers themselves relate to actual purchases, or the often relied upon and somewhat misleading shipping figures (i.e. That figure is said to include all copies of the game, including digital downloads, special editions and all platform varieties. Now, with the game's momentum finally beginning to ebb in anticipation of The Elder Scrolls Online, developer Bethesda is taking stock of more than 2 years of success, and in doing so - announcing one of 2014's very first milestones.Īccording to the company's latest press release - unveiled late last week, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has now surpassed 20 million unit sales worldwide. Sony and Microsoft entered the 8th generation fray, Minecraft shifted its 33-millionth unit, and GTA V racked up more sales in 6 weeks than most franchises do in a lifetime. For the likes of Skyrim however, 2013 simply meant more of the same, with ZeniMax's award-winning RPG benefitting from a collected 'Legendary Edition,' a swathe of Steam-based sales and an all-in-one anthology set for PC.
If you’re looking for similar games, try Fallout or The Witcher.2013 was a big year for major milestones. However, they don’t have the same level of detail and choices that this title offers. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has many competitors. You can get The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Mac, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, and even on mobile. Make sure to walk softly, and carry a big weapon.
This title has everything an RPG needs and more. There are a few bugs here and there, but the game has so much to offer that most players won’t care. This title gives you the freedom to fit any role you desire. You can take on enemies with magic spells, two swords, a bow and arrows, and even a giant axe.
It’s a highlight of the game you get to decide how to deal with every encounter. The role-playing system revolves around leveling up by training a variety of skills. The campaign will take you on a journey to discover who you are. However, once you’ve left the starting area, you’re presented a beautiful open world. Once you’ve finished your creation, a dragon interrupts your execution and provides the starting point for the experience. Tweak these details to your heart's content. You can choose from a large variety of races and preset looks. The game starts off with you customizing your character. The beautiful, open world feels alive with plenty of characters roaming around, animals grazing, and even dragons gliding through the skies.