Time marches onward, unyielding and unflinching. Somehow, Skyrim, the latest of the Elder Scrolls games, is now 15 years old. Yes, if it was a child, it'd be going through a moody phase right now, making questionable fashion choices and listening to music that seems expressly designed to annoy you.
On November 11, 2011, The Elder Scrolls 5 came out to a rabid audience of fantasy and RPG fans. Bethesda marked the fact it's somehow been a decade-and-a-half since then with some new artwork. I know, I'm surprised it's not another port too.
On social media, the studio posted a fresh image of a dragonborn facing a giant dragon. It's a bespoke piece of work to commemorate the occasion, created by Karl Fitzgerald, a well-travelled artist who's done a cavalcade of fantastical pieces, including a number around The Lord of the Rings, making him an ideal candidate.
On this day 15 years ago The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released. Since that day the community has continued to grow into something truly special. Thank you for being a part of it.This beautiful artwork was created by legendary artist Karl Fitzgerald to mark the occasion. #Skyrim15November 11, 2026
"On this day 15 years ago The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim was released," writes the company. "Since that day the community has continued to grow into something truly special. Thank you for being a part of it."
Fitzgerald's work here is striking. I love the shading, it really makes the fire pop.
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