Bethesda Softworks has released a brand new video to highlight some of the major changes coming to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in the 1.5 update, available now on Steam and scheduled to go live on consoles in the near future.
The update brings some really nice changes, including some new kill cameras for projectiles and spells, as well some new kill animations and moves for melee kills. Also included are some technical tweaks and a plethora of bugfixes. A cut-down version of the patch notes reads:
NEW FEATURES
- New cinematic kill cameras for projectile weapons and spells
- New kill moves and animations for melee weapons
- Shadows on grass available (PC)
- Smithing skill increases now factor in the created item’s value
- Improved visual transition when going underwater
- Improved distance LOD transition for snowy landscapes
BUG FIXES
- General crash fixes and memory optimizations
- Fixed issue with Deflect Arrows perk not calculating properly
- Followers sneak properly when player is sneaking
- Arrows and other projectiles that were stuck in objects in the world now clean up properly
- Fixed issue where certain NPCs would fail to become Thieves Guild fences
- Fixed issue in "Diplomatic Immunity" where killing all the guards in the Thalmor Embassy before starting the quest would break progress
- Fixed rare issue where dialogue and shouts would improperly play
- Lydia will now offer marriage option after player purchases Breezehome in Whiterun
- Fixed rare issue with skills not increasing properly
This list is just a cut-down version of what players can look forward to in 1.5 for Skyrim, so be sure to check out the full patch notes for more information! Don't forget to visit the Skyrim Wiki at http://www.skyrimwiki.com/ for more information on the game.
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