Skyrim Fans Celebrate the Game’s Special Day That Might Never Come Again

Published 10/22/2023, 8:43 AM EDT

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“Time flies away,” Skyrim fans from all around the world reminisce about the Bethesda classic on October 22. But what’s so special about the day? It’s not the release anniversary of Skyrim. Well, it’s a date that accounts for once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. And hardcore fans will not want to miss this one. Any guesses? 

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has contributed to top-tier RPG gaming charts for over a decade now. The open-world is hailed as one of the finest Bethesda creations to date. Even with the release of the highly anticipated Xbox exclusive Starfield, Skyrim arguably remains their best work till date. Thus, with time, the title has established a community of its own. So, the fans were in no mood to miss out on celebrating a unique and special day for the RPG. 

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The twelve-year anniversary of the Skyrim launch is just around the corner. And no, the fans haven’t started celebrating early. However, October 22 has something to do with the countdown. Bethesda’s RPG turns 11 years, 11 months, and 11 days old today. A Reddit user shared this wonderful fact on their handle and wrote, “Today Skyrim’s age is exactly the same as its release date! I thought that was kind of special.”

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For context, Skyrim was released on November 11, 2011, making the combination exactly the same as it ages today. Moreover, with the eventful buzz built around Elder Scrolls 6, this day just brings Skyrim into the limelight again. Well, some RPG fanatics might debate that it never left the center stage. 

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It is important to note that there hasn’t been any official celebratory address by Bethesda or the game’s handle. Still, the fans were dedicated enough to not miss out on celebrating the special day. Fans from all around the world were quick to respond to the viral Reddit post as they extended their cheers to the day. 

Fans look back to the years-long legacy 

A lot of fans might agree that Bethesda’s association with Skyrim accounts for the high set of expectations the world has with the Studios’ today. The fifth installment of the series took the standards of RPG to a whole new level. Looking back at that overwhelming legacy, fans couldn’t stop hailing the influence it had on the gaming community.

A fan praises the observation of the Reddit user, believing they might be sitting on that for a long while. All one can do is admire the dedication! 

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Some users couldn’t believe how long it had been. These fans experienced the title back when they were opening up to the world of eSports. Good choice to start off with. 

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Amidst the celebrations, a user manifests an official update on Elder Scrolls 6 soon. The wait has to end soon. 

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A hard fact to digest. Unfortunately, it is the truth. If it helps, investing your time in creations like Elder Scrolls V would count as worthy any day. 

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So, how do you plan to celebrate this special day for Skyrim?

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Vaibhav Singh Tomar is an Esports writer whose passion for storytelling transcends the boundaries of traditional mediums. Armed with a Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication, and 7+ years of experience in storytelling and content writing, he brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to the world of digital sports. Having contributed 542 articles to Essentially Sports, Vaibhav's writing journey is not just about sports but also about weaving compelling narratives.
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