Which game came first, Oblivion or Skyrim?

Yes, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion happens long before The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in the game's timeline, with Skyrim taking place about 200 years after Oblivion's events. While not a direct story sequel, Skyrim is chronologically set later in Tamriel's history, making Oblivion the earlier game in the series' storyline.
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Is Oblivion before or after Skyrim?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim followed in November 2011 to critical acclaim. The game is not a direct sequel to its predecessor, Oblivion, but instead takes place 200 years later, in Tamriel's land of Skyrim. Three expansion sets, Dawnguard, Dragonborn and Hearthfire, have been released.
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Is Skyrim set 200 years after Oblivion?

Skyrim is set 200 years after the events of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and it is not a direct sequel. Skyrim is a cold and mountainous region in the north of the continent of Tamriel. It has traditionally been divided into nine administrative sections, called "holds", each governed by a jarl from a larger town.
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Is it better to play Oblivion or Skyrim first?

It doesn't matter which you play first. Skyrim is set several hundred years later chronologically but the plots are independent beyond a few scattered threads.
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Is Oblivion part of Skyrim?

Oblivion is the prequel to Skyrim. It has the same charming jank. The character building is a little bit different, but easy to figure out if you played Skyrim.
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Is Oblivion bigger than Skyrim?

Mile for mile, Oblivion's map is slightly bigger than Skyrim's, which has been estimated at about 40 square kilometers (15 square miles). However, Skyrim uses a few tricks to make its map bigger. For one thing, it's more densely populated with points of interest (caves, dungeons, et cetera).
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Which game has a better story?

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Is it possible to 100% Skyrim in one playthrough?

Yes, you can achieve 100% completion in Skyrim (all achievements/trophies) in a single playthrough, though it's a massive time commitment (200-300+ hours) requiring careful planning to manage choices like joining factions or becoming a vampire/werewolf, plus maxing skills like crafting and acquiring all collectibles like unique items and books. While most things are possible, a few choices force sides, but you can get all achievements by playing efficiently and saving strategically before key decisions. 
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Is it actually 7000 steps in Skyrim?

Trivia. In an interview, Todd Howard jokingly mentioned that he would count all the steps leading up to High Hrothgar to make sure it's 7,000. Counting each visible step will only get one to around 700–800, though the path itself is quite worn and snow seems to cover much of it.
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How far is Skyrim from Oblivion?

It's 200 years after the Oblivion Crisis . Lots of helpful information here.
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Does Skyrim support LGBTQ?

Yes, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim supports LGBTQ+ players through its marriage system, allowing the player character to marry NPCs of the same gender, as all marriage candidates are essentially gender-neutral in their romance options when the player wears an Amulet of Mara, though the game doesn't heavily emphasize it in its lore. The game's world is largely accepting, with no significant societal backlash against same-sex unions, though explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters beyond player choice is limited. 
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Is Skyrim 6 confirmed?

Yes, The Elder Scrolls VI was officially announced with a teaser trailer at E3 2018, but it's still in active development, having recently moved out of pre-production into full development, with Bethesda confirming it's progressing well but remains a long way off, likely not releasing until at least 2026 or later, as they focus on refining it on the Creation Engine 2. 
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Has anyone ever 100% beaten Skyrim?

Yes, people have 100% completed Skyrim, achieving milestones like maxing skills, unlocking all locations, collecting every unique item, and completing all quests, though it requires hundreds of hours and often involves specific, dedicated playthroughs, sometimes with the help of guides, with players like Pawelos4 showcasing near-total completion with all perks and items in one save file. Defining "100%" can vary (achievements vs. all in-game content), but dedicated players have met the challenge, even if some minor choices (like joining one faction over another) prevent a single playthrough from doing absolutely everything.
 
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Are people still playing Skyrim in 2025?

Yes, people are absolutely still playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in 2025, with tens of thousands playing concurrently on platforms like Steam, thanks to its timeless world, massive modding community, and consistent relevance as a foundational RPG, with some even reporting player counts hitting high peaks for the game in 2025. The game's enduring appeal comes from its deep content, iconic quests, and endless replayability, keeping it popular even almost 15 years after its release. 
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How many endings are in Oblivion?

The Main Story has one ending.
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How many hours is Skyrim 100 percent?

When answering the question of how long it takes to beat Skyrim as a completionist, you will need more than 100 hours. A more precise timer hovers around the 200-hour mark. Moreover, there's feedback from some people who are committed and have reported hitting the 100% mark in Skyrim even by putting 300 hours in.
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How to make $5000 fast in Skyrim?

To make 5000 gold fast in Skyrim, focus on Alchemy (Blue Mountain Flower + Blue Butterfly Wing potions), crafting and enchanting Jewelry from transmuted gold ore (Iron -> Silver -> Gold), joining the Thieves Guild for fence access, or exploiting vendor gold resets with quicksaves/reloads while selling high-value items like enchanted gear or valuable loot from locations like the hidden chest near the Khajiit caravan. 
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Is Skyrim bigger than Elden Ring?

Yes, Elden Ring's map is significantly larger than Skyrim's, offering a much bigger world to explore, especially when considering its massive underground areas which add substantial playable space beyond its already extensive overworld, making it feel larger and more densely packed with content than Skyrim's map. While estimates put Elden Ring's total map around 79 km², Skyrim is considerably smaller in comparison, though both are massive open worlds filled with activities.
 
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What quest gives you 20,000 gold in Skyrim?

The quest that rewards you with 20,000 gold in Skyrim is the final mission of the Dark Brotherhood questline, titled "Hail Sithis!" (or "Where You Hang Your Enemy's Head"), where you receive a massive payment for assassinating the Emperor. Completing this major questline is the primary way to earn such a large sum from a single quest in the vanilla game.
 
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Is Skyrim the longest game ever?

No, Skyrim isn't the longest game ever, but it's famous for its immense playtime, with completionists easily spending 200+ hours exploring its vast world and completing quests, though games like The Elder Scrolls Online or some Final Fantasy titles can stretch far longer, and other RPGs like The Witcher 3 or Baldur's Gate 3 also offer hundreds of hours, but Skyrim's endless content and replayability make it feel infinite. 
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What is the max player level in Skyrim?

Since players can now level up endlessly, Skyrim has no set maximum level cap. However, what enables this to happen? Skyrim's custom levelling system holds the key to the solution. Resetting skills to "Legendary" status allows players to keep levelling up and earning experience.
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Why do 90% of gamers never finish games?

Most gamers don't finish games due to time constraints, a massive influx of new titles leading to game hopping, the increasing length and complexity of modern games, and shortened attention spans from digital distractions, creating a large backlog and "analysis paralysis" where players get overwhelmed and switch to newer, easier, or more socially engaging experiences, according to sources like CNN, MIDiA Research, and YouTube analysis.
 
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What is the #1 game ever?

Sources such as Forbes, Encyclopædia Britannica, and IGN consider Tetris to be the best-selling video game by combining the sales of all of its different versions, totaling 520 million as of 2025.
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What game takes 400 days to finish?

The game that takes 400 days to finish is The Longing, an adventure/idle game where you control a lonely Shade, the last servant to a sleeping king, waiting for him to awaken in real-time over 400 days. The game features slow, real-time progression, with tasks like exploring caves, reading, drawing, and solving time-based puzzles, offering a unique experience focused on patience, loneliness, and the meaning of time. 
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