The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is a role-playing video game released in 1996 by Bethesda Softworks. It is the second installment in the Elder Scrolls series and is set in the fictional provinces of High Rock and Hammerfell. The game features a vast open world, with over 4,000 towns, cities, and dungeons, making it one of the largest game worlds ever created. Players assume the role of a customizable character who embarks on a quest to solve a political crisis involving the Illiac Bay. The game emphasizes player choice, allowing for various play styles, quests, and character development, contributing to its enduring popularity among fans of the genre.