The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, an open-world action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios, was officially released to the public.
The Special Edition of Skyrim, featuring remastered art and effects, as well as all previously released DLC, was released for new generation consoles and PC.
Skyrim was released in a virtual reality version, allowing players to experience the game in immersive VR on supported platforms.
Alduin, the World-Eater and an ancient dragon prophesied to destroy the world, returns to Skyrim, signaling the beginning of the end-times.
The Dragonborn, a mortal born with the soul and power of a dragon, is revealed to be the key to stopping Alduin and saving Tamriel.
The Dragonborn is brought to Helgen for execution but survives the dragon attack, escaping and beginning their journey.
A brutal civil war wages in Skyrim between the Stormcloak rebels seeking independence and the Imperial Legion maintaining control under the Empire.
Dragons, thought to be extinct, are rediscovered attacking towns and settlements in Skyrim.
The Dragonborn learns to absorb souls from slain dragons to unlock powerful shouts (Thu'um).
The Dragonborn follows Alduin to Sovngarde and defeats him, preventing the apocalypse and saving the world.
The Dragonborn participates in and influences the outcome of the civil war, deciding the fate of Skyrim under either the Stormcloaks or the Imperials.
The Dragonborn can interact with the resurgence and political intrigue of the Thieves Guild in Riften.
The Dragonborn can align with or oppose the powerful Volkihar vampire clan during the Dawnguard storyline.
The Dragonborn joins or confronts the Dark Brotherhood, a secretive guild of assassins, influencing their destiny.
The Dragonborn visits the College of Winterhold to learn powerful magic and uncover secrets of the arcane.
The Dragonborn confronts Miraak, the first Dragonborn, who threatens Solstheim with his return from Apocrypha.
