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Skyrim, also known as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is an action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is the fifth main installment in The Elder Scrolls series and was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on November 11, 2011. Here's a comprehensive overview of the game:

Setting and Story
Skyrim takes place in the northernmost province of Tamriel, a continent on the planet Nirn. The game is set 200 years after the events of Oblivion. The main story centers around the player's character, the Dragonborn, on a quest to defeat Alduin the World-Eater, a dragon prophesied to destroy the world.

Gameplay and Exploration
Players can freely roam the vast open world of Skyrim, which includes wilderness expanses, dungeons, caves, cities, towns, fortresses, and villages. The game continues the open-world tradition of its predecessors, allowing players to explore discovered locations and ignore or postpone the main storyline indefinitely.

Magic Types
There are five major magic skills in Skyrim: Alteration: Manipulating reality, such as shielding, detecting life, and transmuting materials. Conjuration: Summoning creatures and weapons from other planes. Destruction: Harnessing elemental forces (fire, frost, and shock) for offensive spells. Illusion: Manipulating minds, including invisibility, fear, and calming effects. Restoration: Healing, warding, and turning undead.

Weapons
Weapons in Skyrim fall into three classes: One-handed: Includes daggers, maces, swords, and war axes. Two-handed: Encompasses battleaxes, greatswords, and war hammers. Archery: Involves bows and arrows, crossbows, and bolts. The game features a wide variety of weapons, each with its own unique properties and enchantments.

Quests
Skyrim offers an extensive array of quests: Main Quest: Follow the Dragonborn's journey to stop Alduin. Faction Quests: Join various groups like the Companions, Dark Brotherhood, and Thieves Guild. Daedric Quests: Interact with the Daedric Princes for powerful artifacts. Side Quests: Explore miscellaneous quests, dungeon quests, and more. DLC Quests: Dawnguard, Dragonborn, and Hearthfire expansions add additional content.

Reception and Impact
Skyrim received critical acclaim for its character advancement, world design, visuals, and dual-wielding combat. It shipped over seven million units within the first week of release and has sold over 20 million units. The game is considered one of the greatest video games ever made.

In summary, Skyrim offers a rich, immersive experience with a vast world to explore, diverse magic systems, and a plethora of quests and adventures awaiting the Dragonborn. Whether you're battling dragons, mastering spells, or forging legendary weapons, there's always something new to discover in this epic fantasy realm.

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