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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition

PLAYSTATION 3
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
Bethesda Softworks6/4/2013Americas

Some RPGs ask for your weekend. Skyrim asked for your year, and the Legendary Edition made sure you had no excuse to stop. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition for PlayStation 3 packages the base game alongside all three major expansions: Hearthfire, Dragonborn, and Dawnguard.

Every quest, every faction, every dragon shout, all on one disc. For PS3 collectors, the context surrounding this release adds a layer of significance. Bethesda's struggles with Sony's Cell processor architecture turned Skyrim's DLC into one of the most watched technical dramas of the generation.

The Legendary Edition arrived as proof that persistence pays off. Dragonborn alone justifies the package, sending players to an entirely new landmass steeped in Elder Scrolls lore. Dawnguard's branching vampire questline added genuine replay value to a game that already consumed thousands of hours.

Hearthfire brought a quieter ambition, letting the savior of Tamriel settle down and decorate a living room. The complete disc-based package is exactly what PS3 collectors want: self-contained, no dependencies on digital storefronts, and representative of a game that reshaped the industry. Whether this is your first copy or you're filling out a regional variant shelf, the Legendary Edition remains the only version of Skyrim on PS3 that tells the whole story.

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