Skyrim Player Shows Off Impressive Cross-Stitch of the Game's Map

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One skilled fan of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has shared their incredible artwork after creating a stunning cross-stitch replica of the game’s iconic map. The hard work and dedication put into labors of love such as this only reinforces just how much of an impact The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has had on the gaming community.

Since its release in 2011, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has captured the hearts and minds of gamers and fundamentally shaped the entire fantasy game genre. Despite Skyrim's many notorious bugs and glitches, which have become an almost endearing and essential part of the experience, Bethesda’s game has become a benchmark in open-world design. Through costumes, board games, and all manner of creations, Skyrim’s rich world and wealth of lore continue to inspire gamers today.

Redditor u/Valdorian83 shared their cross-stitched creation, a hand-made map of Skyrim’s massive open world. The incredible map features detailed motifs of Skyrim’s nine major holds and notable locations such as the Throat of the World. Made with 5900 stitches, one could easily imagine it adorning Jarl Balgruuf’s halls in Dragonsreach or being used by the Dragonborn as they traverse the frozen wilds of Tamriel’s most northern province. The cross-stitched map is also reminiscent of the exclusive cloth map that originally shipped with the Legendary edition of the game. Overall, the map is a perfect homage to one of the most immersive RPGs of all time.

13 years and several re-releases since launch, Skyrim still enjoys a healthy active player base — higher at times than even Bethesda’s latest release, Starfield. Bethesda’s encouragement ofSkyrim’s modding community has ensured the game has remained relevant and original. The Skyrim Creation Kit allows players free access to the game’s development tools. Since release, Skyrim’s modding community has worked tirelessly to turn the original game into something truly unique. Some mods vastly improve Skyrim’s swordplay and mechanics, which