For how decorated and popularThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimultimately is, the game does suffer from numerous technical flaws. From the time it first launched,Skyrimplayers have encountered a littany of bugs and glitches throughout the game. Although, a significant number of these glitches are certainly humorous in nature, as one player quickly recognized.
Glitches can be rather vexing for most players, considering that if the game isn’t behaving the way it’s intended to, it breaks the composition of the whole experience, especially on a AAA scale. It’s largely the reason why games likeCyberpunk 2077tend to be negatively received, yetSkyrimhas remained popular in spite of its bugs. This is mostly due to the fact that the glitches have, in a lot of ways, become an integral part ofSkyrim’scommunity.
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AReddituser named BUGEYEBOOGER encountered a glitch where upon starting the game, the player’s horse was sent flying through the air, only to land back on the ground. The player character got knocked off the horse, while the horse perished upon impact. Other users chimed in saying that this glitch often occurs when the player saves their game while riding a horse.
In terms of physics and overall practicality, thehorses inSkyrimoften make no sensewhatsoever, but this glitch has taken that sentiment to unprecedented new heights. This could potentially be used as an exploit, allowing players to traverse parts ofSkyrim’smap much more quickly. Though, compared to certain speedrunning tactics, this method seems quite imprecise.
It’s amazing to see just how long these glitches have persisted over the course ofSkyrim’shistory. Since its initial release back in 2011,Skyrimhas been released on multiple platforms, with theSkyrim Anniversary Editionbeing the most recent version. In that time, a lot of the glitches and bugs have remained and while some might see this as an inconvenience, many players consider the technical issues as part ofSkyrim’soverall charm.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for theElder Scrollsseries going forward. While the existence ofThe Elder Scrolls 6was announced back in 2018, there’s been little to no additional updates regarding the game’s development. In fairness, Bethesda does have a lot of projects under its collective belt. In addition to theSkyrim Anniversary Edition,Starfieldis another ambitious project that’s set to release next year. With any luck, more substantial news will release soon concerningThe Elder Scrolls 6.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Editionis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
