Luke HendersonBethesda, PC, PS4, Xbox One, XSX, PS5, Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls

Skyrim is turning 10 this month and everyone gets presents

Luke HendersonBethesda, PC, PS4, Xbox One, XSX, PS5, Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls
Skyrim is turning 10 this month and everyone gets presents

On November 11, it will be 10 years since the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and if you thought Bethesda were going to let that pass and not celebrate it, you must be hitting the skooma, they have a lot planned for the day.

First up, the London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices will take gamers on a musical journey across Skyrim in this special online concert event at the historical Alexandra Palace Theatre. That iconic opening score that enchanted players a decade ago will just be the start, the series has countless tracks to enjoy. The only downside for this concert is that once again, Australia and New Zealand are stuck with horrible times to watch it live, here are the times for it:

  • AEDT - November 12 6am

  • AEST - November 12 5am

  • ACDT - November 12 5:30am

  • ACST - November 12 4:30am

  • AWST - November 12 3am

  • NST - November 12 8am

If music is not your thing and you just want to enjoy the game, there are a few options for you, first up is the Creation Club content for all players, not counting Switch, all of which will expand the game in new ways. This is what players can look forward to:

  • Saints & Seducers

    • Originally released in 2019, this creation introduces an additional storyline across two quests (complete with side quests) for players to delve into. With additional armour sets, weapons, enemies and much more to discover, Saints & Seducers features some of the largest amounts of content we’ve ever packed into a single creation!

  • Rare Curios

    • Included as part of Saints & Seducers, the Rare Curios creation brings additional goods imported from all over Tamriel to Skyrim’s Khajiit Caravans. So long as you have coin, these merchants can supply you with all sorts of useful wares, including ingredients to concoct special potions, arrows and poisons!

  • Survival Mode

    • Looking to immerse yourself in Skyrim’s untamed wilderness like never before? Previously released in 2017, the Survival Mode creation has your Dragonborn contend with the very elements of Skyrim itself to survive! Players must wear warm gear and seek shelter in cold climates to keep from freezing to death, as well as mind their hunger and exhaustion on top of the usual threats like pesky bandits and ambushing dragons. Thankfully, Skyrim is rich in food to harvest (or scavenge), weather-appropriate armour and even taverns to rest your weary head. If you’re looking for a different way to experience Skyrim, we highly recommend you check Survival Mode out!

  • Fishing

    • On the topic of obtaining your own food, Skyrim’s all-new Fishing mode creation lets you angle over 20 unique aquatic species across the area’s many bodies of water. Cook your catch for a meal, display it as trophy in your den or even keep it inside your own home aquarium – the choice is yours! With many of Skyrim’s fishing spots located in the region’s most breathtakingly and tranquil spots, there’s nothing like unwinding on the shores as you tackle (pun intended) the questlines in this upcoming free creation.

If you are coming into the series for the first time, then you will want to check out the Anniversary Edition, which comes with the above content, along with all the main game, the DLC and all previously released Creation Club content. But there is even more, here is what the team at Bethesda said about what else is to come:

That isn’t everything in the Anniversary Edition – players will also be able to enjoy an all-new batch of creations, including new ways to play and new quests tapping into Tamriel’s history. In ‘Ghosts of the Tribunal’ you’ll earn over a dozen new weapons and armors previously featured in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, while ‘The Cause,’ has players encounter the Mythic Dawn, who aim to form a new Oblivion gate, and features brand new enemies, locations, and weapons – not to mention a conjurable Daedric horse

Finally, if you already own the Special Edition that hit Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC a few years back, you can upgrade to the Anniversary Edition for a nominal fee, to unlock all the content, but remember regardless if you do or not, you will get the four pieces above anyway.

If you want to see all of this in action, check out the trailer below to get an idea of how it all comes together.