It’s official, Bethesda Softworks has announced The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim today.

“It’s exciting finally to announce the game,” said Todd Howard, Game Director on Skyrim. “We’ve been working for many years on Skyrim and the technology behind it. A new Elder Scrolls game has been a long time coming, and we can’t wait to show it off.”

The real question is, Mr. Howard, who’s more excited?  Me or you?

Also, here’s the amazing announcement trailer:

Are you pumped?  We are.  Skyrim already has a release date: 11.11.11.