GameRant - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Revives One of Skyrim's Best Tricks

Josh Cotts — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:30:14 GMT

Having played the original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time countless times, I've been paying close attention to even the smallest changes coming to its Switch 2 remake. I already know this game like the back of my hand, and I expect my next playthrough of it on Switch 2 to be a breeze, albeit an incredibly enjoyable one. Still, that familiarity is also why I find the smaller changes revealed in recent Ocarina of Time previews so intriguing, especially when something as simple as changing how one of Hyrule's merchants works could affect the way I play.

The Elder Scrolls 6's Rumored Setting Has a Huge Edge Over Skyrim

Jane Vincent — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:00:14 GMT

I nearly rolled my eyes when I opened my laptop to see another The Elder Scrolls 6 update this week. I can't tell you how many times I've fallen for the speculation that The Elder Scrolls 6 is actually upon us, only to find it's yet another breadcrumb in the rumor trail. We're coming up on 15 years since Skyrim, and nearly a decade now since the next mainline game was officially announced. The Elder Scrolls fans will remember that trailer: a short, rolling shot of what seemed to be the setting for the game’s next rugged adventure—unfortunately, that's all that Bethesda has graced us with up until even now. However, with fresh reports and hints from former Bethesda lead designer Bruce Nesmith, I find myself returning to the same old question about what's next for The Elder Scrolls.

Skyrim: Best Mods to Use on Xbox

Hamza Haq — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:03:14 GMT

Updated on October 27, 2026, by Mark Sammut: Skyrim has been out for 15 years, but we still play it, and that isn't going to change anytime soon. For those looking to freshen things up on the Xbox, these Skyrim mods can make a world of difference. I've added a new section dedicated to gameplay.

What Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Could Have Been

Josh Cotts — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:45:16 GMT

I've been playing The Legend of Zelda games for most of my life, and I have to say, I'm more than satisfied with Nintendo's decision to keep the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake as faithful to the original as it has. Don't get me wrong, I've thoroughly enjoyed the direction the franchise has taken with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but I've also never felt like Nintendo needed to abandon its older formula entirely. In fact, as much as I love open-world games, I'm glad the company is preserving so much of what made Ocarina of Time special in the first place, because I think there's still plenty of room for that kind of experience in modern gaming.

New Skyrim Mod Just Raised the Bar for The Elder Scrolls 6

Jane Vincent — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:14 GMT

The wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 stretches longer still, and without a confirmed release date or setting, Skyrim's modding community has continued to show how much more Tamriel has to offer. Vanilla Skyrim already gave us a taste of the continent’s rich history and sprawling landscapes in expansions like Dawnguard and Dragonborn. I personally really enjoyed the vampire-hunting conflict of Fort Dawnguard, as well as the mysterious shores of Solstheim, which held that Morrowind nostalgia with its stronger Dunmer influence. However, as the next mainline game remains on the (very) distant horizon, this has encouraged a range of impressive mods to make the wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 a little more hopeful.

Open-World RPGs That Surpassed Fallout New Vegas, Ranked

LB Beistad — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:39:15 GMT

For many Fallout fans, including myself, Fallout: New Vegas is seen as one of the best entries in the entire series. Obsidian Entertainment's addition to the Fallout franchise definitely has a fascinating story filled with warring factions and a compelling setting, but there are now several open-world RPGs that have surpassed Fallout: New Vegas since its 2010 debut.

Best Husbands In Skyrim (& How To Marry Them)

Ritwik Mitra — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:38:13 GMT

Updated on October 14, 2026, by Mark Sammut: Rather than adding any more characters, I've added a section to each entry recommending a mod relating to the husband.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Mods Prove Why Skyrim Still Matters

Jane Vincent — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:15:14 GMT

There is something amusing about how quickly The Witcher 3 Remastered has started collecting mods. Within just two days of launch, more than 450 mods had already been released or updated for the game, including familiar community staples such as Fast Travel From Anywhere and Enhanced Camera. I love seeing numbers like that because they tell me something a prettier texture pack never could: that people are already finding new reasons to mess around in a game they thought they knew.

Open-World RPGs With Better Companions Than Skyrim

Jane Vincent — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:45:13 GMT

Even though The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis one of my favorite games, it's difficult to ignore the fact that its companion system is far from perfect. Skyrim's followers can be useful in a fight, carry an absurd amount of loot, and occasionally deliver a memorable line. Of course, Skyrim does have standout followers like Lydia and J’zargo, whose personalities have made them fan favorites for years, but even some of its most distinctive companions are limited by a system that rarely lets them develop beyond their role as the Dragonborn’s ally. Once the novelty of recruiting a new follower wears off, many companions start to feel surprisingly interchangeable.

The Best Wives in Skyrim

Anastasia Maillot — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:30:14 GMT

Updated on October 4, 2026, by Mark Sammut: I've updated this article with a new intro, recommended mods for some of the characters, and are improvements.