 The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim is an open world action role @-@ playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks . It is the fifth installment in The Elder Scrolls series , following The Elder Scrolls IV : Oblivion . Skyrim was released worldwide on November 11 , 2011 , for Microsoft Windows , PlayStation 3 , and Xbox 360 . Three downloadable content ( DLC ) add @-@ ons were released — Dawnguard , Hearthfire , and Dragonborn — which were repackaged into The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim – Legendary Edition , which was released on June 4 , 2013 . The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim – Special Edition . A remastered version of the game will be released for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on October 28 , 2016 . It will come with full mod support , all three DLC expansions , and a complete graphical upgrade . 
