The next instalment of one of the most critically acclaimed and successful fantasy franchises ever is due out later this year. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is being developed by series stalwart Bethesda Game Studios; the same guys responsible for the previous iterations of the series.
For those who have not been keeping an eye on Skyrim, you should probably check out The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – what we know so far; The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – new details emerge; The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim story details; Bethesda explains why there are no character classes in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim; Mod support confirmed for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim; and this Skyrim gameplay trailer.
Done? Good. Speaking in an interview with German site Gamewelt, Skyrim director Todd Howard has shared some interesting new titbits regarding the fantasy RPG.
– Skyrim’s alchemy system will be different to Oblivion’s
– The landmass will be roughly the same as Oblivion’s
– Skyrim will use the same ten races as Oblivion
– The world of Skyrim will be populated by wolves, mammoths, deer, elk and rabbits
– There will also be giants in Skyrim, and they will often be in close proximity to mammoths
– There will be a story behind the giants explaining why they live in the wild
– There will be special menus for skills such as cooking
– There will be over 120 dungeons
– Dungeons will take anywhere between 15 minutes and 2 hours to complete
– Locations will be varied, but will stick to classic high-fantasy feel
– There will be raw and cooked versions of each foodstuff
– Traps will be more exciting and “fun”
– NPCs won’t just stand around, they will cook, build, craft etc.
– There will be puzzle solving elements
– Players will be able to chop wood
– There will be a crafting discipline for each player type (alchemy, smithery, enchanting confirmed)
– Bethesda has had more manpower and time with Skyrim
– There will be a sneak skill and new stealth system which borrows from Fallout 3
– The game will feature the Nine Divines and Daedra, some of which will offer unique quests
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim screen shot
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