The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

AppID: 72850
Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Softworks
Nov 10, 2011

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

11.1M

Total Reviews

317.4K

Net Revenue

$80,031,922

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$222,096,896
Regional Pricing (15%)-$33,314,534
Discounts (25%)-$47,195,590
Est. Refunds (5%)-$7,079,339
Steam Fee (30%)-$40,352,230
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$14,123,280
Net Revenue (Est.)$80,031,922

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim generated?

Since its release, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is estimated to have generated approximately $222,096,896 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 22, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $80,031,922.

How many copies has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sold?

We estimate The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has sold approximately 11.1M copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 22, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $222,096,896 in gross revenue.

What game engine does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim use?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was developed using the Creation Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?

The estimated development cost for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was around Estimated $100 million - $150 million (Total project cost including marketing) to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?

The development team size for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 100 developers - Pre-launch (around 2011)
  • Unknown specific number for ongoing support/updates - Post-launch / Ongoing Support (Varies)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
95% Positive 5% Negative

Positive

300.9K

Negative

16.5K

Game Information

Game Engine

Creation Engine

Genres

RPG

Production Cost

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Development)

Estimated $100 million - $150 million (Total project cost including marketing)

Team Size

Pre-launch (around 2011)

Approximately 100 developers

Post-launch / Ongoing Support (Varies)

Unknown specific number for ongoing support/updates

Last updated: Nov 22, 2025