DLC Coming For Skyrim, But Less Is Definitely More
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an absolutely mammoth game. It's just...stupid huge.
But maybe that isn't enough. Maybe the hardcore want even more. Well, we have good news: developer Bethesda told Wired.com that the team has already started working on downloadable content for the epic RPG.
However, they're not about to bombard you with a ton of rapid-fire DLC packages. Instead, they're adopting the philosophy they followed with Fallout 3; i.e., less is more. Said game director and producer Todd Howard:
"Very quick DLC might sell well, but that’s not our priority. We’re not going to be doing a lot of it. Our high-level thinking is that there’ll be not as many [pieces of DLC], but they’ll be bigger and more substantial,” he said. “The goal overall is not necessarily to put out more content, but to make the game better.”
Howard didn't have additional information for the upcoming DLC; he's not sure if the new content will be limited to new levels, or if the team might actually revamp core features and mechanics. "We don't want to leave anything off the table," he said. But for now, the team is taking a well-earned vacation; when they come back, they'll start cranking.
Man, don't make Skyrim bigger. Don't put more in it. That's just wrong.
Related Game(s): The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Tags: the elder scrolls v, skyrim, skyrim dlc, bethesda
11/7/2011 8:51:53 PM Ben Dutka
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 07, 2011 @ 10:30:27 PM
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I like Bethesda's view on DLC because they are true expansions and not just cash grabs or stuff held back. Though I'd prefer they just get to work on Fallout 4. Now there's a game I would rob a truck for.
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 12:56:11 AM
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Alienange
Monday, November 07, 2011 @ 10:51:05 PM
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LOL! Line of the week.
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Soultaker
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 12:19:31 AM
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 12:46:00 AM
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Good. Yeah, even knowing this, I'm still getting Skyrim day 1. I know that I'll never likely even finish all of the content on disc as is, so it's no great concern, but I think that I may resell it sooner or later and pick up the Complete/GotY edition when it inevitably releases. Have to see the nature of the content. Speaking of, has Obsidian stopped adding to Fallout: NV now? Is the complete version that's coming out next year indeed the complete with no further DLC in the pipeline? I only ask because I recall there initially being eight packs scheduled, but I only remember four or five being released...
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 12:57:49 AM
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I also have to mention the shivering isles expansion for Oblivion. That was far Better than an expansion. It might as well have been another game! This is the way I like DLC to be handled!
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 10:20:05 AM
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 10:41:11 AM
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raptassassin
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 7:53:30 AM
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WolfCrimson
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 8:09:20 AM
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raptassassin
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 8:42:33 AM
Just 6GB ? I'm not into console sepec and what not. but doesn't sound small for a game? and i've did read somewhere that the game was on one 360 disc before i made the swap to the Ps3 when i pre-ordered it. ha good old 360 holding games back lol.
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daus26
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 12:21:16 PM
I'm hearing Skyrim will require a huge install for both console, and I think the 360 will require the bigger install. Imo, developers shouldn't worry about disc space, and just make the 360 owners do a huge install. They really need to know how badly the DVD is aging. Admittingly, that's selfish on my part, but I just hope we don't have to go through the same thing next gen. Unfortunately, chances are we will.
I'm really curious what MS will do with their discs. Surely they can't stick with DVDs? Even the Nintendo is upgrading, but theirs only hold 25GBs.
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dmiitrie
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 4:50:46 PM
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Ultimadream
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 10:16:03 AM
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011 @ 8:16:11 PM
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