ASkyrimfan has posted an image online of Faendal, found mysteriously dead on a road at the start of a playthrough. Faendal is one of the most recognizable NPCs inSkyrim, playing a role in some of the game’s early quests.
First released in 2011,Skyrim’s ability to stay relevant into 2023 remains impressive. With the fan community remaining engaged with the game, there’s no end in sight forSkyrim. Due to theextensive mods available for Bethesda’s classic RPG,Skyrimcould even maintain a steady player base well after the release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6. By then, players could be seeing graphics mods that rival the eventual sequel.
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In the image posted by Reddit user Double_Volume7210, Faendal lies dead, holding his hand up at the player. It’s unclear how Faendal died, although it speaks to the strength ofSkyrim’s dynamic world, that NPCs can put themselves in harm’s way if they’re not careful. It makes the world feel more lived-in and consequential, essential for any RPG. It’s unclear if Faendal’s untimely demise is actually a glitch in-game. It wouldn’t be a huge surprise, asSkyrimis filled with weird NPC glitches. These types of glitches have become a part ofSkyrim’s charm, with every launch of the game a new opportunity to find a weird or wonderful bug. It’s inherent in a game ofSkyrim’s scale that there would inevitably be plenty of glitches. Luckily, most of the game-breaking issues have been patched out at this point.
Players had fun with the image in the thread, giving it over 1000 upvotes within a day of posting. Redditor Altoidman33 joked, “Sven had enough.” InSkyrim, Faendal and Sven are involved in the quest “A Lovely Letter” together, where they compete for the heart of Camilla Valerius.Skyrimis known for its amazing quests, and “A Lovely Letter” is one of the first that players can encounter in-game, which is why Faendal remains so familiar to many players.
Players still exploringSkyrimto find quirks like this display how fan appetite for moreElder Scrollscontent remains extremely strong. WhileElder Scrolls Onlinecontinues to release DLC to this day, nothing will likely compare to the release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6. Though it was originally announced in 2018, news on the title has gone quiet asStarfieldbecame Bethesda’s priority. After Bethesda launches its new IP, players can expect the focus of the studio to be back in Tamriel.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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