The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Officially Joins The Witcher 3 on 65 Million Units Sold
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has officially reached 65 million units sold, placing it among the best-selling games of all time alongside The Witcher 3. The achievement was confirmed by Bethesda Game Studios chief Todd Howard during an announcement outlining the company’s future gaming lineup.
Originally released in 2011, Skyrim demonstrated immediate commercial success, selling over 3.5 million units within its first 48 hours. Over the subsequent 15 years, the game has been ported to nearly every platform capable of running it—from consoles to PC to mobile devices. This extensive multiplatform availability has been instrumental in sustaining its sales trajectory and cultural prominence.
The announcement came during Bethesda’s strategic briefing following recent Xbox layoffs. Todd Howard’s remarks about Skyrim’s milestone were part of a broader discussion of the studio’s upcoming projects and long-term direction. The game’s enduring commercial performance across multiple platforms and hardware generations exemplifies the strength of its core design and lasting appeal to players.