Here, we discuss the availability of the game, platform support news and what to expect in terms of gameplay. Interested in other big E3 2017 announcements? Take a look at the best games of E3 2017.
When will Skyrim VR be released?
Skyrim VR is now available to buy on the PlayStation Store following a 17 November 2017 release date – the sixth anniversary of the game’s original launch.
Which platforms is Skyrim VR available on?
Skyrim VR was announced by Bethesda during Sony’s E3 2017 press conference, and is such a PlayStation VR exclusive – at launch, anyway. While Skyrim VR was initially announced as a PSVR-only title, Bethesda has since confirmed that there will be a HTC Vive variant released at some point in 2018. There’s still no news for Rift owners, but it’s not a stretch to imagine that it too will get access to Skyrim VR in 2018. Those interested in picking up a copy of Skyrim VR should head to the PlayStation Store (£49.99).
What should I expect in terms of gameplay?
Bethesda has confirmed that Skyrim VR will feature the full Skyrim game that was released in 2011, along with all three official add-ons; Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn. There are a handful of changes to the game though, as would be expected when porting a game to VR. The company says that Skyrim VR “reimagines the complete epic fantasy with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth and immersion”. A gameplay trailer released by Sony during its E3 presentation (which can be seen at the top of this article) showcases exciting first-person combat and battles with giant spiders, skeleton warriors and dragons alike. Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.
