From the pits of an Imperial dungeon to the desolate reaches of the Alik’r Desert, the distant shores of Morrowind to the burning edge of Oblivion, the snow-capped peaks of Skyrim to the vast badlands of Elsweyr and beyond, players have embarked on countless adventures since The Elder Scrolls: Arena first released in 1994.

Join us as we reminisce some of the unforgettable moments, stories and even real-world relationships that both the developers and community have made in Tamriel,

Much like the player in a typical Elder Scrolls tale, the story of Bethesda Game Studios’ epic role-playing series started from humble beginnings. “When I was first working on The Elder Scrolls, there were less than 10 people working on it,” remembers Bruce Nesmith, Senior Designer at Bethesda Game Studios.

With each game came bigger and bolder visions, be it the massive interconnected narrative of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, the open and richly detailed landscapes of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion or the havoc-raising impromptu dragon battles of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. As Todd Howard, Bethesda Game Studios’ Game Designer and Executive Producer, describes it: “Each game has that moment where you work and work, and then you see it pop off the screen and you’re like, ‘that’s it – that’s the magic.’”

25 years later, The Elder Scrolls has garnered widespread acclaim across multiple titles, platforms and even genres with the collectible card game The Elder Scrolls: Legends and the massively multiplayer The Elder Scrolls Online – each game connecting a devoted community of fans beyond just their interest in gaming. To quote Jessica Folsom, Senior Community Manager at ZeniMax Online Studios: “We built the house, but the community really makes it a home.”

Here’s to The Elder Scrolls community, and the countless more tales remaining to be told!