'Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' gets mounted combat in 1.6 update
Published May 25 2012, 02:29 BST | By Scott Nichols
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is to receive a new 1.6 patch on all platforms.With the new update, Bethesda is adding the ability to fight while on horseback. Players can engage in melee and ranged combat while riding their horse.
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Version 1.6 will be a free update and also includes a range of quest and general bug fixes, a full list of which can be found at Bethesda's blog.
There is no release date set for when the update will arrive on consoles, but users on PC can play it now if they opt in to the beta through Steam. To opt in for the beta, users need to go to the Account tab in Settings and choose to change their beta participation option to include the 'Skyrim Beta'.
Bethesda has previously updated Skyrim to provide improved kill cameras and to add Kinect support to the Xbox 360 version.
The game's first expansion, 'Dawnguard', has been announced and will be revealed in more detail at E3 2012.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in November. It was named as the fastest-selling PC game on digital distribution service Steam.
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I maxed that game out months ago, got me 1000 gamerscore and really enjoyed the experience even though I'm more of a fallout fan, will get the new DLC out shortly for sure.
May 27th 2012 at 9:54pm
i think i used a horse for about the first 5 hours of playing.
May 25th 2012 at 7:14pm(+1 like)
I hope you'll be able to buy Armour for your Horse to make it better in combat :)
May 25th 2012 at 2:57pm(+1 like)
Damn, I'm still waiting for the one that fixes the thieves guild so I can go back and loot the Eye of the Falmer and complete that sodding cabinet in the guild. It's literally the one thing missing from a perfect save.
May 25th 2012 at 9:46am
Pointless. Completed it now.
May 25th 2012 at 8:54am(+1 like)