PlayStation 3 · 2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
A vast open-world fantasy RPG where every choice reshapes the path ahead.
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Format
- Blu-ray disc
- Genre
- Action role-playing
- Released
- 2011
01
Overview
The player takes control of a character in an open-world fantasy setting, exploring a province filled with quests, factions, and hidden discoveries. A skill system based on use rather than traditional level-ups lets players shape their character around the playstyle they choose. The PlayStation 3 release uses a Blu-ray disc for the game data.
02
Why it matters
Skyrim helped define the modern open-world RPG by giving players a world that responds to their decisions rather than dictating a single path. Its skill system, built on use rather than level-ups, made character progression feel tied to how the player actually plays.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes a Blu-ray disc, an original keep case with cover art, a printed manual, and a foldout map of the province. Regional editions and re-releases such as the Greatest Hits version use a distinct red case, so packaging varies by market and edition.
04
Playing it today
The PS3 version plays fully offline as a single-player experience with no online features. The game requires a mandatory install of roughly 5.5 GB on the console's hard drive before it can run.