The next major patch for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is now available. Patch 1.5, released in beta form last week, will be downloaded automatically the next time you log into Steam.
The update introduces kill cameras for both projectile weapons and magic. It also provides a few new kill moves for melee weapons. Those are really the biggest additions in the patch. However, a huge amount of bug fixes and tweaks are also included.
"Those playing on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 can expect the update soon, as we’re submitting the update to console manufacturers this week," said Bethesda.
Xbox 360 and PS3 owners might not have to wait too long for the update. Patch 1.4 hit consoles about a week after the PC. Though Sony and Microsoft are popular pin-cushions, they are capable of producing quick turnaround.
Here are the full patch notes for the update:
NEW 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
BUG FIXES
General crash fixes and memory optimizations
Fixed issue with Deflect Arrows perk not calculating properly
In “A Cornered Rat,†the death of certain NPCs no longer blocks progression
Fixed issue where Farkas would not give Companion’s quests properly
Fixed crash when loading saves that rely on data that is no longer being loaded
Followers sneak properly when player is sneaking
Fixed issue with weapon racks not working properly in Proudspire Manor
Arrows and other projectiles that were stuck in objects in the world now clean up properly
Fixed issue where “Rescue Mission†was preventing “Taking Care of Business†from starting properly
Fixed issue where certain NPCs would fail to become Thieves Guild fences
Fixed issue in “Diplomatic Immunity†where killing all the guards in the Thalmor Embassy before starting the quest would break progress
In “Hard Answers,†picking up the dwarven museum key after completing the quest, no longer restarts the quest
Killing Viola before or after “Blood on the Ice†no longer blocks progression
Fixed issue where Calixto would fail to die properly in “Blood on the Iceâ€
In “Waking Nightmare†fixed occasional issue where Erandur would stop pathing properly
Fixed issue where letters and notes with random encounters would appear blank
Fixed rare issue where dialogue and shouts would improperly play
Lydia will now offer marriage option after player purchases Breezehome in Whiterun
Fixed issue where if player manually mined ore in Cidhna Mine, jail time would not be served
Fixed rare issue with skills not increasing properly
Fixed issue where the Headsman’s Axe did not gain proper buff from Barbarian perk
In “A Night to Remember†it is no longer possible to kill Ysolda, Ennis or Senna before starting the quest
Fixed issue with the ebony dagger having a weapon speed that was too slow
Fixed issue with “The Wolf Queen Awakened†where backing out of a conversation with Styrr too soon would block progress
The third level of the Limbsplitter perk now properly improves all battle axes
Fixed a rare issue where Sanguine Rose would not work properly
In “Tending the Flames†King Olaf’s Verse will no longer disappear from explosions
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