Summary
One of the reasonsThe Elder Scrolls: Skyrimhas remained so popular for over a decade is because of the ease of modding it. Massive modding projects have added entire expansion packs worth of content that are fully voiced, with new characters and systems to Skyrim that would not have existed if it hadn’t been for its modding community. One of the biggest modding projects currently in development forThe Elder ScrollsisThe Elder Scrolls: Apotheosis.
With the subtitleWhen Dead Gods Dream,theSkyrimmodis a fully voiced and scored expansion that takes across the planes of Oblivion and a new, original plane, the Dreamsleeve.The Elder Scrolls: Apotheosiswill feature new locations, boss fights, characters, and a new home for the player character found within the mod’s new location of Dreamsleeve.
The Story Behind The Elder Scrolls: Apotheosis
Apotheosis is a term used in literature to refer to theprocess of becoming a god.This has happened several times before inThe Elder Scrollslore, with the most notable examples being Tiber Septim becoming Talos and theHero of Kvatch becoming the Daedric Prince Sheogorath. With such a strong title, the process of apotheosis is likely in store for the Dragonborn as a part of the story for this expansion.
The Elder Scrolls: Apotheosistakes place many years after the conclusion of the main storylines ofSkyrim, includingDawnguardandDragonborn. It will featureall the Daedric Princes' planes of Oblivionand give players a chance to explore them. Players will also be able tointeract with all the Daedric Princesand have the choice to ally with them or turn them into enemies. These choices have consequences for Tamriel. The Dragonborn will be able to do this alone or with new characters that can join the Dragonborn on this journey and form different relationships with them, though the nature of these relationships is unconfirmed, and details of the characters have yet to be released.
The Elder Scrolls: Apotheosis Brings New Enemies and Characters
TheDragonborn will face both new and familiar enemiesinThe Elder Scrolls: Apotheosisas they travel across Oblivion. Examples of familiar enemies include Seekers from Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha, the Watchers of Cold Harbour, and the Dremora under Mehrunes Dagon’s command. New enemies include Namira’s Hungers and Meridia’s Aurorans, while other minions that serve the Daedric Princes that haven’t been depicted inThe Elder Scrollsyet are likely to be depicted.
Rather than Skyrim’s linear story structure,The Elder Scrolls: Apotheosishas a non-linear approach andallows the player to ally with or battle each Daedric Princein any order they prefer. Side quests can also be completed during the course of the expansion pack, with no limit on when to complete them.
Player choices will affect the outcome of these quests and the fate of the characters involved.
Dreamsleeve is a completely new realm, original toThe Elder Scrolls: Apotheosis. Located in the realm is a sanctuary, the Cathedral of the Final Hour, thatoffers a safe harbor for the Dragonborn. The Dragonborn can improve and customize the Cathedral as they progress throughThe Elder Scrolls: Apotheosis. As they continue through the expansion, they can encounter lost souls who can be directed to the Cathedral.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to July 18, 2025.EPIC FANTASY REBORNSkyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLDPlay any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAYChoose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.BATTLE DRAGONSBattle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
