Skyrimis the longest running entry in the whole series. Originally launching in 2011 and having multiple re-releases over the years, it’s been going for more than a decade, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down either. WhileThe Elder Scrolls 6is said to be in development, it’s likely to be a long time before fans see the next installment. Luckily,TES5has a lot to see and do, and with the modding community constantly releasing new content, its longevity is growing all the time.
Sometimes add-ons will give a little bit more to just one location. For example, a team of modders calling themselves The Whiterun Dragonsreach Expansion Project has just released a new mod forSkyrim. As the name suggests, this adds a little bit more to the city of Whiterun, specifically near Dragonsreach. The description says that this area now has a number of defending towers, as well as a new training area for guards.
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Whiterun is one of the most famous locations inSkyrim, largely because it’s pretty much the first city that most players will come across. While Riverwood is where the story takes the Dragonborn after escaping from Helgen, it’s Whiterun where much of the game really starts to take off. The Jarl of the city sits atop his throne in the aforementioned Dragonsreach keep, and it’s during these early moments of the story that the player encounters and fights their first dragon. There are plenty of cities and settlements inSkyrim, but it’s this one that holds a special place in the hearts of many.
As mentioned earlier, Bethesda’s 2011 epic RPG is enjoying a very long shelf life, with enough custom add-ons to keep the game going for many more years, it seems. Mods such as the one that addsThe Witcher 3horses intoSkyrimor the one that makes it possible for players to shoot magic with a lute have helped to increase the playtime of this already expansive title.
Perhaps one of the reasons why it’s so popular even after all these years is that it’s entered the cultural conscience beyond the gaming industry.Skyrimis known for its memes, such as the “arrow to the knee” line often uttered by the guards, so its impact extends further than simply playing the game. However, despite its popularity and the smorgasbord of mods created by talented teams and individuals, it’s fair to say that many would like to move ontoThe Elder Scrolls 6now.
The Elder Scrolls: Skyrimis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
