Skyrim Info Summary and Screenshots

As you know a lot of new Skyrim info was released today through a number of media outlets. Luckily for you we’re here to make your life a little bit easier. We’ve taken a look at these previews and gathered up all of the important information and put it into a couple small lists.

IGN

• Dragon battles are like random mini boss battles
• The eight attribute categories have been cut out
• All skill increases fill an overall leveling gauge
• There will be skill trees
• There is a sprint button
• Perks will alter your current skills (Ex. A slow-mo perk will assist your zoom-in skill when shooting a bow.)
• Books can give you clues on solving dungeon puzzles
• Graphics have improved greatly since Oblivion
• Dragons will roam free
• NPCs will have jobs during the day (Lumberjack, Blacksmith, ect.)
• No more persuasion mini game
• Dragon shouts will be 3-tiered abilities
• Dragon shouts will not have an effect on your magicka level
• There are dragon shouts to blow enemies away and slow time
• Dragon shouts will come from words on walls, stone etchings and other things
• Some dragons speak English
• It’s possible to equip dual healing spells for a stronger healing effect
• Combat has been revamped to look more natural

Gamespot

• Left and Right arms are mapped to separate buttons
• There will be finishing/execution moves
• Spells can be saved for quick access later on
• The map screen is a 3D zoomed-out view of the actual world with intense detail
• More voice actors
• Some creatures won’t attack on sight
• Stealth has been revamped and depends on the players actions
• You can learn new spells by collecting tomes

Rock Paper Shotgun

• You can knock dragons out of the sky
• Stories and quest lines are randomly generated
• Skyrim is the same size as Oblivion
• There are over 120 dungeons
• The world is more alive; wolves will attack mammoths in packs
• The conversation screen has been revamped – no more awkward zoom
• Character builds will be more varied
• The creation engine allows for a further draw distance
• You can destroy local businesses and shops
• Skyrim has a real -in-game economy which is effected by supply and demand
• You can work for local businesses (i.e. chop wood, mine, etc.)

Joystiq

• Skyrim is more detailed and interactive than Oblivion
• Your character no longer floats above the world

Eurogamer

• Butterflies will land on flowers and fly away if disturbed
• Skyrim begins with you being led to your execution
• New character models
• Giants will shake your screen as they walk past you

That’s it for now, we’ll keep you posted as more Skyrim info hits the web.