When was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim released?
Skyrim was released worldwide on the 11th of November 2011 for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Some retailers in Australia and the Netherlands began selling copies a few days early.
Questions about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many copies has Skyrim sold?
Skyrim shipped over seven million units in its first week. By June 2013 it had sold over 20 million units, by November 2016 over 30 million, and by June 2023 over 60 million units.
Who developed and published Skyrim?
Skyrim was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The development team numbered roughly 100 people and was supervised by director and executive producer Todd Howard.
What engine does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim use?
Skyrim uses Bethesda's Creation Engine, which was forked from the Fallout 3 codebase specifically for the game. The engine supports dynamic lighting, dynamic snowfall on terrain, and improved character animation via Havok's Behavior toolset.
Who composed the music for Skyrim?
Jeremy Soule composed the music for Skyrim, having previously worked on Morrowind and Oblivion. The main theme, Dragonborn, was recorded with a 30-man choir singing in the fictional dragon language, with three recordings layered to create the effect of 90 voices.
What DLC expansions were released for Skyrim?
Three official expansions were released: Dawnguard, which added a vampire-hunter storyline; Hearthfire, which let players build homes and adopt children; and Dragonborn, set on the island of Solstheim. All three were bundled into the Legendary Edition released on the 4th of June 2013.