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Skyrim turns 15

Skyrim turns 15

Dateline: 11/11/2026

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is celebrating its 15th anniversary with game discounts, memorabilia, and a free The Elder Scrolls Online update.

From Bethesda Softworks:

Today, Bethesda Game Studios’ most played game of all-time The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 15 years since it first launched on 11/11/11.

To mark the occasion, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently available for up to 80% off across all platforms. Fans can also expect a week full of giveaways, community spotlights, and social content, as well as a brand-new curated Creations bundle available to purchase in-game.

Win a Signed Memorabilia + Exclusive Posters

Starting today, fans can enter sweepstakes for the chance to win an original The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Strategy Guide signed by Todd Howard and members of the Bethesda Game Studios’ team. Also included for the grand-prize winner are exclusive 15th Anniversary commemorative posters and a custom Displate metal print. Keep a lookout on the Bethesda Game Studios and The Elder Scrolls social channels to find out how to enter.

Skyrim 15 Creations Bundle

Today, a new curated The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Creations Bundle will be available to purchase on PC, XBOX, and PlayStation. The bundle features fan-favorite Creations including the DLC-sized expansion Legacy of Orsinum, custom-voiced follower Kaitryn Fair-Shadows, the Legendary Dungeons: Dwarven Delves which brings locations from other Elder Scrolls games into Skyrim, and more!

The Elder Scrolls Online joins the celebrations

The team at ZeniMax Online Studios recently launched The Elder Scrolls Online Season Two: Echoes of Skyrim, bringing the Greymoor Chapter into the base game, free for all players. Greymoor features iconic Skyrim locations like the city of Solitude and Blackreach, the Antiquities system, and the Dark Heart of Skyrim saga. Additionally, the Markarth DLC just joined the ESO base game for free on November 9, including the Reach zone and epic conclusion to Greymoor's main storyline.

ESO is also running a free, limited-time Golden Pursuit campaign to celebrate the 15th anniversary, where players can earn Skyrim-themed rewards for exploring the Western Skyrim zone through December 2.


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