

Skyrim Lead Designer Is ‘Eternally Shocked’ At The Game’s Lasting Appeal, Saying: ‘I Think Skyrim Did Open World in a Way That Nobody Had Ever Done Before’ - IGN
The lead designer of Skyrim is "eternally shocked" at not just the RPG's success, but its enduring appeal, suggesting it's the game's open world and "quirkiness" that keeps players coming back 14 years after its debut.