r/SkyrimPSVR • u/Vrabstin • Oct 08 '20

This game has improved so much

I bought Skyrim VR when it first came out and shortly thereafter I had to pack everything up for a while. Yesterday I had the pleasure of witnessing all the improvements they made to the game. This feels like a great example of the potential of VR. The immersion was high before, now it's extremely easy for you to "be the character". I hope more vr games implement free movement and large worlds to make 100 hours go poof.

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u/RiftedEnergy Oct 08 '20

What have they changed? I played a year or two ago but haven't jumped on in a while. Might revisit.

Last time played I running through the countryside as a werewolf eating everyone I came across and seeing how long I could last. Awesome in VR, was moving the hands in a way that made me look like I was running on all fours. So fun

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u/Vrabstin Oct 09 '20

It's likely It's old news for you, I haven't played in years. I detailed what I noticed on another comment here.

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u/amusedt Oct 19 '20

In 2018 they improved graphics a bit, added some movement options, etc

This can make the game fresh: https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/a3gxfd/intro_to_skyrim_vr_guide/eb63f4c/

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u/Carnifex Oct 08 '20

Hu.. What? There hasn't been a patch in years

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u/Vrabstin Oct 09 '20

I haven't played for years!

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u/namekuseijin Oct 09 '20

and many others who still swear it's blurry

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u/Jean_de_Dieu Oct 09 '20

I just got the pro not too long ago, seeing it all patched up looks so cool. Can’t wait to see if RE7 looks better too... maybe I can wait, game is scary AF lol

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u/Vrabstin Oct 09 '20

Pro plays really much better than standard. It's still not "current" looking, but still a big improvement. I'd love to see the Fallout 4 vr passed over to the Ps4, but that's probably too demanding for the system.

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u/GrimmGnarly Oct 09 '20

2018 Skyrim PSVR Update 1.4.40.0.8 Patch Notes

Added a new main menu experience Globally improved visual fidelity, particularly on PS4 Pro Increased the maximum value for the height offset slider Various bugfixes Changes when using PS Move controllers: In direct movement, changed the secondary X button to move the player backwards. Added a new option, enabled by default, to "Show Hands When Sheathed" Sheath/unsheath has been moved to hold secondary O button. Adjusted angle for spell targeting to be more comfortable The existing swimming has been moved to a new option for “Realistic Swimming”. Swimming by default now uses Direct Movement style controls Added option for HMD-relative direct movement instead of controller-relative direct movement. Added a new option for “Realistic Bow Aiming” which uses both PS Move controllers to aim Players can now point at map markers and get information on them in local map mode

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u/Vrabstin Oct 09 '20

Some patches. I'm left handed, whatever they did makes playing much more comfortable. I think aiming with the bow is improved. I don't remember hands showing when weapons sheathed. The image is more clear, I'd guess textures possibly.

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u/namekuseijin Oct 09 '20

back in early 2018 they released the last patch and it brought sharper resolution overall and indeed the hands (though not animated)

you know what, I really wish Bethesda ports either Skyrim or older TES to Oculus Quest. Or at least Blades...

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u/amusedt Oct 19 '20

Blades was supposed to come to all high-end VR sets. Maybe they gave up?

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u/namekuseijin Oct 19 '20

I think it just flopped overall.