Skyrim: New Anniversary Edition Coming Out At The End Of The Year

Emma Regan — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:56:25 +0000

Bethesda announced a new 10-year anniversary edition of the open-world RPG will be released in November

Yes, you heard that correctly. Skyrim will be receiving another edition to the collection of special editions it already has under its belt, however, a 10 year anniversary does deserve its own celebration.

Bethesda announced the news at QuakeCon during the company’s live presentation last night and gave a rundown of what fans can expect from the Skyrim Anniversary Edition, along with a few extra bonuses announced from the Skyrim franchise itself.

Skyrim Anniversary Edition

The Skyrim Anniversary Edition will include everything from the 2016 Skyrim Special Edition, the last edition to have been released after the 2013 Skyrim Legendary Edition, with an enhanced version of the main game and additional content added in the form of three expansions: Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn.

The Anniversary Edition will also include 500 pieces of content from the game’s Creation Club, including quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons and spells made by both Bethesda and community creators.

Not only that but if you have the Skyrim Special Edition already, you will be offered an upgrade to the Anniversary Edition with its additional content, however, Bethesda senior community lead Jessica Finster didn’t confirm whether this upgrade would be free or come with a price.

What will be free for Special Edition players, is the new next-gen upgrade that is scheduled to be released alongside the Anniversary Edition. Finster emphasised during the presentation that you will not be needing to buy the new Anniversary Edition to experience the game on a next-gen console.

Moreover (as if news about a new edition and free upgrade wasn’t enough), Bethesda’s managing director Ashley Cheng also revealed that fishing will soon be added to the game for free.

You know what, I think 10 years is a long time to wait but I think it’s worth it, we’re putting a fishing mechanic in the game. It’s one thing that I’ve always wanted to do in Skyrim.

You’re running around the world, exploring the wilderness, you don’t have to dive in the water and click blindly anymore, you can now grab a fishing pole, do some fishing quests. It’s a great addition to the game, it’ll be free to everyone, and it really adds to the immersion of the world. – Ashley Chung, Bethesda.

Skyrim Anniversary Edition will be available on November 11 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

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QuakeCon 2021: Bethesda Releases Schedule For Online Event

Emma Regan — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:22:12 +0000

QuakeCon is heading online again this year but Bethesda has promised a lot of developer panels, in-game rewards, and more.

QuakeCon started 25 years ago as a local gathering of id Software fans and has now transpired to one of the biggest gaming events in North America.

On Thursday, publisher Bethesda released its schedule for the three-day event that starts on August 19 and runs to August 21. It is an online event due to the worldwide pandemic and will be streaming on Bethesda’s Twitch account.

QuakeCon 2021 Schedule

The first event starts at 2PM ET (7PM BST) on the first day with id Software and MachineGames celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Quake game. It is then followed by an in-depth look into upcoming releases and updates such as Deathloop and Fallout 76, which is then followed by an inside look into Elder Scrolls Online and Skyrim retrospectively, followed by an update for Doom Eternal. The day ends with a Fallout 76 endgame guide stream and event-goers have a chance to play the game with UFC’s Rob Whittaker.

The second day starts with a UK stream team build-a-thon for Fallout 76 and is followed by more panels dedicated to Quake and Deathloop. There is then a surprising, yet fun event with WeRateDogs, the popular Twitter account that rates dogs and has over 9 million followers. Other events in the day include more panels on Elder Scrolls Online, a 10th-anniversary interactive panel for Skyrim, and an exclusive music performance by Trivium.

The final day begins with a Doom Eternal “Prayer vs Slayer” and another UK stream team event but this time focusing on Elder Scrolls. There will also be a Doom Eternal Community Bonanza, followed by Fallout 76 CAMP Love it or Nuke it. The last two events of the QuakeCon will be the Quake World Championship Grand Finals and Live Art Creation of Elder Scrolls Online.

Source: Bethesda

In addition to the panels and events, eventgoers can enter to win prizes by watching the streams. Doom Eternal players will have access to free unique skins, badges, and more by logging in between August 19 and September 2. Quake Champions players can also do this until August 21. Meanwhile, Elder Scrolls Online players get bonus in-game rewards for watching at least 15 minutes of the stream after linking their Twitch and ESO accounts.

Bethesda is also celebrating QuakeCon 2021 with sales of 60-85% off on select titles.