The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is certainly going to be going for gold when it comes to the VGAs this year, and that is a fact (even if very little information has been released so far). Thankfully, new leaks give us insight into what we can potentially expect come 11.11.11!
The frozen north of Tamriel will be searched from every nook and cranny come November, but until then eager fans must wait to see what adventures hold for them! In the latest issue of the French magazine PS3M, though, a bunch of new information was revealed! Check it out below!
- Once King of Skyrim was found dead, it sparked off a civil war
- Quest givers can give you either more or less information regarding a quest
- Taverns will play great role in the game since they will be locations where players will overhear conversations, start quests, gain information and much more
- Player can boost all perks to level 100 but can’t get all perks
- Players will be able to cook, woodcut, mine and blacksmith
- A settlement called Riverwood can be found in game
- Some weapons will have concealed effects as long you don’t try them yourself
- Magnetism will allow you to prevent friendly fire in combat
- Each settlement will provide an unique feel
- Wind will effect water stream
- Dragon encounters won’t be scripted
- One of the cities of Skyrim will be dedicated to the Dunmer while Haafingar will be the largest port available in game
- Dwemer Ruins will be available in Skyrim
- Weather effects will be a part of the game
- Equipment can be repaired
- Player can break into NPC houses or silently stalk them
- Block mechanism can’t be used in combat as long player has a spell equipped to one of his character hands
- Various different colors, rituals and other features will be added to each of the Nord factions available in game
- Archers can hold their breath to boost accuracy
- Ice Trap freezes an enemy when he walks over trap – similar to WoW’s Ice Trap
- Circle of Protection spell pushes surrounding enemies from player
- Detect Life allows player to detect life in his vicinity – most likely similar to tracking spells of hunter class in WoW
- Fury makes enemies go berserk and fight each other
This news is certainly exciting, as this is one of the most anticipated games of the year! What do you guys think of the news, and what are you still hoping for? Let us know in the comments below, and also check out New Screenshots for Final Fantasy 13-2 and Au Revoir, Bungie – Send-Off From One of Our Favorites.
Via: Gameranx