Summary
Most players would agree with the statement thatSkyrimis a timeless classic. More than one decade after it was released, the game is still played frequently by many people, proving that, regardless of its dated graphics and occasionally limited game mechanics, it’s a masterpiece with all the right elements.
As it happens with games of this magnitude,Skyrimhas been modded countless timesby several talented people. To date, there’s almost a mod for everything players can think of. One of the most promising upcoming mods isSkyrim Ultima,a complete overhaul of the game that has shown greatly improved graphics and claims that it will also change combat, the game’s user interface, navigation, and much more. Here are a few things it would be interesting to see when the mod is released.
6Improved AI Companions
No More Dealing With Stragglers
WhileSkyrimis undoubtedly a beloved game that has withstood the test of time in many ways, one of the elements that players have complained about since day one is how clunkythe Dragonborn’s followersare. It’s not that they do it on purpose, but it’s safe to say that any player who’s ever completed the game knows the frustration of having to wait for Lydia to catch up.
SinceSkyrim Ultimaseems to be heading towards changing the game in almost every way, it would be very nice to see followers' AI get a major overhaul. No one is asking to make them vastly intelligent or unreasonably powerful. It would just be great if they managed to keep up the pace and knew not to stand on doorways preventing access to new areas.
5Dynamic Weather Impact
Discovering The World With A Few Additional Challenges
Skyrimis known for its cold, inclement weather in many of its regions, but other than providing the world with a bleak, gray look and fostering frost-related enemies, intense weather hardly ever poses a threat to the Dragonborn. By introducing dynamic weather to the game, players can be challenged when traversing the world and even fighting enemies.
For example, ifSkyrim Ultimawere to introduce heavy snow that covers the land and is several inches tall, that would be a great opportunity to make horse riding or walking considerably slower. Heavy rain could also affect visibility, making distant threats,such as flying dragons, giants, and trolls, nearly impossible to see. Granted, many players have a love-hate relationship with exploring the world before fast travel is unlocked, but dynamic weather could add another layer to the experience, making it more enjoyable.
4Expanded Race And Class Systems
Hybrid Classes And Additional Traits
When it was originally released, the 10 racesSkyrimoffered as part of the character customization section at the beginning of the game seemed more than enough. And while they still represent a considerable variety that players can choose from, the game could benefit from building on this concept further.
Sure, having 50% Frost resistance as a Nord, or +15 Base Unarmed Damage as a Khajiit is nice, but there’s a ton of untapped potential inexploring each race to a deeper degree, and it would be great to seeSkyrim Ultimado it. The mod could also add a few more races, even if they’re not canon, as it would represent a most welcome expansion to an already diverse selection.
3Improved Mounted Combat
Perfecting An Existing Feature
While it’s already possible tofight while on horseback inSkyrim, there’s still a lot of work to be done. Mounted combat was a nice addition to the game when it was first implemented, but players were quick to find flaws in this game mechanic. Mounted combat feels a bit awkward to control, the attack options aren’t extensive enough, and the fact that players can’t cast spells while riding their horses (without mods), is often a source of frustration.
SkyrimUltimacould take advantage of this niche in the market to expand on the already existing mods for improving mounted combat to deliver an all-around enjoyable experience that gives players as many options as possible.
2Deeper Economic Consequences
Stealing And Other Crimes Affect The Community
For the most part, committing crimes inSkyriminvolves no further consequences other than infuriating guards and being thrown into jail if players either refuse to pay a fine or don’t have enough money. There’s also the option to fight, but as fun as it is, it rarely ever lasts long and is, for the most part, a losing battle.
Skyrim Ultimacan take advantage of this lack of consequences and build on it by implementing deeper, more complex consequences for immoral actions. For example, stealing too much iron might cause a shortage of swords, resulting in guards and other allies that fight alongside the Dragonborn in certain parts of the game being unarmed. Stealing too much food or an excess of jewelrycould affect merchants greatly, up to the point where they might perish from hunger due to being unable to meet their basic needs.
1Multiple Endings
Branching Storylines And Various Timelines
While there’s no denying thatSkyrim’s story is extremely well crafted and its side quests are almost always very complete in every way, having just one ending for such a massive game seems wrong.DefeatingAlduinin Sovngardeis very rewarding, and a fitting conclusion to the Dragonborn’s journey; however, implementing branching storylines that could also result in bad endings can bring new life into this title.
Skyrim Ultimacould explore additional ending possibilities, such as Alduin winning, or simply running away without being killed by the Dragonborn. The same goes for side quests and faction storylines that could vary much more than they do at the moment.
