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Prepare for Skyrim Dragonborn DLC on PS3 with update 1.8 today
In preparation of tomorrow's descent of Dragonborn DLC onto PS3, a new Skyrim update is available for download today. Version 1.8 not only prepares the game for the DLC, but institutes a few general bug fixes, including a game crash when using the "vampiric grip" ability and instances where duplicate NPCs would show up in the game world.Tomorrow kicks off a three-week release schedule for Skyrim DLC on PS3, catching up the platform first with Dragonborn, followed by Hearthfire on February 19 and Dawnguard on February 26. Since September, Sony and Bethesda have been working together to bring the tardy DLC packs to PS3.
Sony has a 'big dev support team' working with Bethesda on Dawnguard
A Sony support team is working closely with Bethesda to bring Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC to PS3. Dawnguard launched on the Xbox 360 in June and on PC in August. Bethesda previously notes that Skyrim is a "massive and dynamic game that requires a lot of resources" and it's not sure if it will be able to reach a resolution on the DLC with Sony.Sony's Adam Boyes echoes that sentiment to Kotaku. "We work with all of our partners to try and solve their problems," Boyes says. "We have a big, broad dev support team that works closely with Bethesda – and with all of our partners – to work with them to solve any sort of issues they have along the way."Of course, I always want everything to work always for everyone. I can't promise any kind of resolution or timeline but can say that everyone involved is trying their best to get this stuff working."
Bethesda: PS3 Dawnguard release still problematic
The Skyrim expansion "Dawnguard" has been available on the Xbox 360 since June, and debuted on PC at the beginning of August. The PS3 version, meanwhile, is still a no show. Without delving into specifics, Bethesda has shed a bit more light on the issue in a recent staff post on its own forums. The post notes that "Skyrim is a massive and dynamic game that requires a lot of resources" and that matters get "much more complex" when dealing with content on the level of Dawnguard.Bethesda has "tried a number of things, but none of them solve the issue enough to make Dawnguard good for everyone." The post notes further that Bethesda is also working on more content for Skyrim – the "Hearthfire" expansion was revealed earlier this week – which makes the situation "even more complicated," presumably referring to the resources needed to continue working on Dawnguard.The company continues, offering perhaps the most troubling statement for PS3 owners, "This is not a problem we're positive we can solve, but we are working together with Sony to try to bring you this content." Bethesda notes the "frustration" PS3 users must be facing, and promises an update as soon as possible.We've contacted Bethesda to see if we can learn any further details on the issues facing the PS3 version.[Thanks, Anthony]
What we wish Skyrim's Dawnguard was like
Skyrim's Dawnguard downloadable content appears as a can't-miss experience based on Tyrannicon's amazing "Great Battle of Dawnguard" video, but the reality is quite different. Even if it isn't based in the actual experience of the DLC, this is great machinima work.
Skyrim's 'Dawnguard' DLC arrives on PC today, Bethesda 'not yet satisfied' with PS3 version [update]
During QuakeCon, Bethesda announced the release date for the PC version of the Skyrim "Dawnguard" DLC, which lets you fight and/or become a vampire. Said release date is ... today!The DLC will be available on Steam today in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish, for $19.99, Bethesda says. And wouldn't you know it – Skyrim itself is on sale today, for $29.99! It's also available as part of a massive "QuakeCon bundle."The PS3 version, however, is not out today. "We are not satisfied yet with Dawnguard's performance on the PS3," a representative wrote in an update on the Bethesda blog today. The rep did not offer an estimated time frame on the release, expressing the company's disappointment at not being able to provide all Skyrim content to all platforms at the same time.
Skyrim update 1.7 live on Steam, Dawnguard details 'this week'
Skyrim's update 1.7 is out now on Steam in its full form, rather than the baby beta business that went live last week. Steam will automatically apply the update as Skyrim starts up.The console version of update 1.7 will be submitted to manufacturers this week, Bethesda says.Dawnguard, Skyrim's blood-thirsty, hair-raising DLC, has yet to be announced for other platforms now that its 30-day exclusivity deal with Microsoft is over. Bethesda's Pete Hines tweets that there should be Dawnguard information later this week, so keep those fangs sharp.
Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC review: Disappointment before sunrise
In Skyrim's "Dawnguard" DLC, I became a vampire. I feasted on the blood of the living. I propelled myself forward at super vampire speed with my leathery grey vampire lord wings. I sapped the energy of my enemies with one boney claw while raising the dead to fight for me with the other, growing my powers ever stronger. I even turned into a swarm of bats and flitted across a room.It's not as fun as it sounds.%Gallery-157878%
Skyrim: Dawnguard available now on Xbox 360
Skryim's Dawnguard expansion is available now on Xbox 360 in English speaking territories for 1600 MSP ($20). French, Italian, German and Spanish accented lands of dragon shouters will be able to pick it up in a few weeks.Members of the proletariat can find the link here to get your download all set and ready to go for when you break free of The Man's chains, to roam the rich lands and climb the snowy peaks of Skyrim once again.If you're waiting to see if there are technical hiccups or want a review first, we'll be reporting on the former when a full freak-out happens and writing up the latter this week.
PSA: Skyrim's 'Dawnguard' DLC arrives tomorrow 'for English territories,' mid-July elsewhere
Your chance to become a vampire lord and block out Skyrim's sun forever becomes (virtual) reality tomorrow with the launch of Skyrim's first major expansion, "Dawnguard." Of course, if you can't speak English (how are you reading this?!) but can speak French, Italian, German, or Spanish, it won't be available for another few weeks. If you speak something else ... well, you might be skunked. But again, you're probably not reading this if that's the case. Also, you smell like feet. Take that, person who can't understand what we're saying!
Dawnguard comes to Skyrim in mid-July for some Euro countries
Dawnguard, the massive DLC package coming to Skyrim, will launch in France, Italy, Germany and Spain in mid-July, Bethesda tweeted today. The tweet also reminds us that the US version will hit for Xbox 360 on Tuesday, June 26.The "FIGS" 1.6 patch for Xbox 360 will launch next week as well. This looks like the dawn of a beautiful summer, no?
Skyrim: Dawnguard beta invites being sent out
Now, we don't want to get your hopes up too much with that headline, but if you signed up for beta access to Skyrim's first expansion, Dawnguard, you may want to check your email inbox. Bethesda has sent out invites to the select few who have been chosen to test the upcoming DLC.As of right now, less than half a percent of the people out of an "overwhelming" number of applicants will receive invites, Bethesda's Twitter account says. If you were lucky enough to get an invite today, good for you – the rest of those who'll gain access should see an invite tomorrow. But let's be honest: for most of us, there will be no email, and only a sadness lasting a few weeks. Better stock up on ice cream and break out your good crying sweatpants.
Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC 'tentatively' scheduled for June 26
Following a demo of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 'Dawnguard' DLC, Bethesda's Todd Howard said that the game's first content will arrive in June."Tentatively," Howard explained, "it's coming on June 26." According to Bethesda's Lord of the Dragons, the DLC will hit that date as long as nothing goes wrong.To ensure the DLC is ready, Bethesda is offering a beta for the Dawnguard DLC on Xbox 360. Dawnguard and Skyrim's second DLC pack is set to launch on the Xbox 360 first.
Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC gets beta program for Xbox 360
Bethesda recently announced a beta program for the Xbox 360 version of Skyrim's upcoming downloadable content pack, Dawnguard. Beta testers will receive an Xbox Live code for the complete content pack, including achievements. All it takes to apply for the program is a valid email address that is registered with Bethesda's official forums and a minute to fill out a brief survey. Applicants will be chosen in roughly one week. Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC pack is slated to launch this summer for 1600 MS Points ($20).
Skyrim's first 'Dawnguard' DLC trailer loosed ahead of E3, coming 'this summer' for $20
Despite Bethesda telling us we wouldn't see more news on upcoming Skryim DLC ahead of E3, here we are. The first trailer for the upcoming "Dawnguard" DLC went live this morning, care of Bethesda's Twitter account, which noted, "E3 arrives early!"The trailer shows off some incredible additions to Skyrim, including winged creatures and giant vortexes and ... there's kind of a lot going on in this trailer, is what we're trying to say. Take a look for yourself just above.Bethesda puts a 1600 MS Point ($20) price on the content, but still hasn't given a release date beyond "this summer."
Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC coming this summer, more info at E3
Skyrim will receive its first DLC pack, entitled Dawnguard, this summer. Bethesda announced the name of the pack today, simply saying it was coming to Xbox 360, and that more info would be available come E3.The announcement comes over six months since the lands of the north were opened to adventurers, and former adventurers who once took an arrow ... well, you know. Files in the latest Skyrim patch heralded the DLC's approach roughly a week ago.Today marks the arrival of a free Kinect update for Skyrim, which adds over 200 different voice commands to English (and Dragon) speaking regions.
