The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition
Game (2016)
Skyrim special edition is a remaster of the classic from 2011. Now with upgraded visuals. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionises the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
Game (2016)
Skyrim special edition is a remaster of the classic from 2011. Now with upgraded visuals. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionises the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
What to know before you start
Content details to help you decide what fits your child.
Sex & Nudity
Characters occasionally wear revealing armor, and some minor dialogue references romantic interests or marriage, but there is no explicit content.
Violence & Gore
The game features frequent combat using swords, bows, and magic, resulting in blood splatter and the ability to decapitate enemies or perform finishing moves. Combat is realistic and intense, frequently involving battles against creatures and human enemies.
Profanity
The game features mild language, including words like "d*mn", "h*ll", and "b*stard" (frequently used in dialogue), which appear in various settings throughout the game's expansive world.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Inns and taverns frequently feature scenes of characters drinking ale, wine, and mead, and players can consume these items as well. While alcohol is a staple of the social environment, there is no focus on drug use or addiction.
Frightening Scenes
The game includes dark, atmospheric dungeons, unsettling undead creatures like draugr, and intense jump scares. Players will encounter eerie environments, ghosts, and disturbing depictions of rituals or body horror.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
You control your own journey in a vast fantasy world where your actions define the story, but the game is intended for mature players due to intense combat.
Content Warnings
Detailed Analysis
In-depth insights for parents and educators
What Parents Need to Know
The game contains significant depictions of blood and gore, recurring fantasy combat, and thematic elements involving criminal activity and corruption.
What Kids Can Learn
Players develop critical thinking skills by balancing long-term goals with immediate, often difficult, moral dilemmas.
Key Topics Discussed
Why Parents Might Like It
The game offers unparalleled freedom and depth in world-building, acting as an immersive digital playground for those who enjoy complex role-playing systems.
Positives & learning
Positive messages
Players frequently navigate moral gray areas where choices result in tangible, often complex social and political consequences.
Role models
Characters possess diverse motivations, though many prioritize personal gain or tribal loyalty over universal ethical standards.
Representation
The game features a wide variety of fantasy races and cultures, though depictions often rely on established high-fantasy tropes.
Learning
Encourages spatial navigation, resource management, and complex decision-making through branching narrative paths.
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