Skyrim
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
- Released
- November 11, 2011
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Engine
- Creation
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes
- Expansions
- Skyrim: Dragonborn , Skyrim: Hearthfire , Skyrim: Dawnguard
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
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Why Skyrim Can't Follow in Fallout's Footsteps
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Skyrim Speedrunner Goes From Level 0 to Destroying the Ebony Warrior in 12 Minutes
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