Vampirism Will Return in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
In a G4 interview with Todd Howard, the Executive Producer of Bethesda Game Studios revealed that not only will vampires feature in the next Elder Scrolls game, Skyrim, you will also once again be able to play as one.
As in Oblivion, Skyrim’s predecessor, a meeting with another vampire in the game could leave you with a disease that will render you a vampire if left untreated. In Oblivion, vampirism gave your character stat changes depending on the amount of time since last feeding.
Howard describes becoming a vampire as “a whole other mode of playing the game, and there are various levels of being a vampire – the sun will affect you more the more powerful you get and you can sort of control your vampirism by feeding on people when they’re sleeping.”
So far, the mechanics explained bear striking similarities with those of vampirism in Oblivion, and it remains to be seen what differences might emerge for vampires in Skyrim.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will hit shelves on November 11 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
-crosses fingers for return of werewolves-
vampirism was so deadly in oblivion i remember i became one on accident from a mission. I would die every time i would set foot in the sun. Lol had to go on the longest quest to get a cure.
Hehe I didn’t even realise I was a vampire for the longest time. “Why do I keep dying outside???? WHY??!” This was soon followed by one very extensive facepalm and that very extensive quest. =)
I played Argonian, so I never caught vampirism in Oblivion. I intend to play Argonian again in Skyrim, so…
Same here. Thought this time I might choose another class depending on it’s advantages.