The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was developed by Bethesda Game Studios, a well- known game development studio under the publisher Bethesda Softworks
. The development team was led by Todd Howard, who served as the game director and executive producer
. Skyrim was created using Bethesda's Creation Engine, which was specifically rebuilt for this game to allow for improved graphics and dynamic environments
. The game was released worldwide on November 11, 2011, for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360
