A gamer has released a video showcasing the unbridled chaos that players can take part in when playing Skyrim VR. When combined with the powerful Havoc physics engine, Skyrim VR has almost unlimited possibilities for players.
Skyrim VR has gone underappreciated by the gaming community since its release in 2017. A big reason for this is that for many gamers, VR is still out of reach in terms of system requirements and price. The game itself didn't help matters, with poor performance on most PCs. A recent update did however provide a massive performance boost for Skyrim VR, so hopefully, more players go back and explore Bethesda's vast RPG in virtual reality as the technology becomes more accessible in the years to come.
The video was posted to Reddit by user IAmCrustyYT in an excerpt from their YouTube channel, and it showcases them causing mayhem in the VR world of Tamriel. In the clip, IAmCrustyYT particularly focuses their attention on Ulfric Stormcloak, dragging the Jarl of Windhelm across the floor before slamming his head against a table repeatedly. They even use the game's physics engine to launch a sweetroll and a chicken at Ulfric. Over the years, players have had a lot of fun with the Jarl of Windhelm, with another Skyrim VR player dragging Ulfric Stormcloak all the way to Solitude in order to apologize to General Tullius for his actions.
One of the most interesting elements of the VR space is how players have been using the new technology to redefine what's possible in existing video game sandboxes. For example, one Skyrim VR player attempted to beat the game while lying down, and while the challenge fell apart due to it being too uncomfortable, it's still fun to see what gamers are attempting to achieve with the technology. As more games adopt VR, gamers will likely become more ambitious with what they attempt in the VR space.
It's an exciting time to be a fan of VR. Slowly but surely, it's becoming more affordable for the average player. With the recent release of PS VR2, Sony seems committed to making it work in the console space too, with PC exclusivity making it more of a closed club in years past. The main hurdle that remains going forward is AAA games' adoption of VR to drive hardware sales. Critically-acclaimed successes like Half-Life Alyx will certainly help. Hopefully, Bethesda continues to release on VR with the upcoming space RPG Starfield, after both Skyrim and Fallout 4 found their way into VR.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is available now on PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.