Skyrim Gets Update 1.5, Adds Kill Cams, Improved Shadow Effects And Bug Fixes

Posted By | On 15th, Mar. 2012

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s 1.5 title update is now available as a Beta Update on Steam and will soon arrive on consoles.

Update 1.5 features kill cameras for magic and ranged combat, plus new melee kill moves.

The update 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

For a complete list of fixes, bugs and features, check out Bethesda’s official site over here.

Stay tuned to GB for more news and updates.


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