The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) is an open-world action role-playing game directed by Todd Howard and developed by Bethesda Game Studios, set in the northern province of Skyrim. Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year awards and surpassing 60 million copies sold worldwide, Skyrim became one of the best-selling video games of all time through cross-generational re-releases and an unmatched modding/Creations ecosystem. Announced on December 11, 2010 and launched globally on November 11, 2011 (11/11/11) on the Creation Engine with a reported $85 million budget. Evolved through Skyrim Special Edition (2016, remastered art/effects and console mod support), Skyrim Anniversary Edition (2021, bundling 10 years of Creation Club content), and 15th-anniversary Creations updates in 2026. Sold over 30 million copies by late 2016 and surpassed 60 million copies by June 2023, making it the seventh best-selling video game ever according to Bethesda. Holds Metacritic scores of 96/100 (Xbox 360), 94/100 (PC), and 92/100 (PS3), and a 94% "Very Positive" rating across 133,312+ English Steam reviews for Special Edition.

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What is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's highest community ranking?⌄

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Most Overrated Games" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.

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Yes — community opinion on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #7 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.