Gameplay is mostly non-linear, with a mixture of quests, random events, and free-roaming exploration of the world.[8] It does not provide a mode for single-player offline play, although the developers stated that there would be "plenty of content" for online solo play.[9]
The player chooses between ten different races:
Humans: Nords, Redguards, Bretons, and (with separate purchase) Imperials
Elvish races: Dunmer (Dark Elves), Altmer (High Elves), Bosmer (Wood Elves), and Orsimer (Orcs)
Bestial races: Khajiit and Argonians
Players choose one of six classes when creating a character: Dragonknight, Sorcerer, Nightblade, Templar, Warden, or Necromancer. Each class gives the player various different attacks, spells, and passive effects.