The Elder Scrolls

Developed primarily by Bethesda Game Studios, the series established its modern 3D gameplay formula with The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind [Best of Platinum Hits] (2001), which introduced players to the alien province of Vvardenfell. This entry's success led to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition (2004), bundling the base game with its major expansions. The franchise transitioned to the province of Cyrodiil with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion [Not For Resale] (2010) and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion [Game of the Year Edition] (2010), which showcased advanced physics and radiant artificial intelligence systems. The northern province of Skyrim became the setting for subsequent major iterations. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Legendary Edition] (2013) compiled the core dragon-slaying narrative with all downloadable content. Bethesda continued to modernize this title for newer hardware generations, resulting in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016), the collectible Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Steelbook Edition] (2019), and the content-rich The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Anniversary Edition] (2020). Together, these specific releases document the technological evolution of open-world design, real-time combat, and modular expansion packs over two decades.