Bethesda's marketing boss Pete Hines has confirmed, via Twitter, that the creation kit for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be released 7 February 2012 (this Tuesday). The creation tool will allow users to upload, download and install mods they've created.

Hines' tweet read: "For our Skyrim PC fans, the creation kit is on track for release on Tuesday. And, we also have a special surprise with it."

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[Source: Twitter]