Skyrim Dragonborn DLC coming December 4 - first trailer here

It's the image we all wanted to see: Dragon mounts!

Words: Justin Towell on November 5, 2012

The third expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is heading to your Xbox 360 on December 4, in exchange for 1600 MS Points. After the vampire hunting fun of Dawnguard and the home-making glow of Hearthfire, this expansion introduces the first Dragonborn. Take a look at the suitably epic trailer here:

Looks like we will indeed be getting dragon mounts. That's going to make a lot of people very happy. Incidentally, there's no mention of the PC version in our press release (due to the month exclusivity, no doubt) and even less mention of a PS3 version. Although, after the Dawnguard debacle, we wouldn't hold our breath for a PS3 Dragonborn announcement, although Bethesda says it's still on it.

Platforms:

Xbox 360, PC, PS3

Topics:

DLC

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db1331 - November 5, 2012 8:11 a.m.

Dragon mounts seem cool on paper, but has anyone ever toggled the free flying camera and flown up just a little? Things get ugly, and quick, even running maxed out on a PC. It's still a great feature, I'll just be interested to see how/if they work around that.
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Boonehams - November 5, 2012 8:14 a.m.

Oh goody. More DLC that's not coming to PS3.
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garnsr - November 5, 2012 8:22 a.m.

I'm not sure I really want to go back to Skyrim on PS3, anyway. I had a bug that kept me from getting one of the Daedric items, that kept me fom getting the platinum, that really pissed me off. And I don't know if I've ever really enjoyed jumping back in for DLC, playing as I play the game the first time is fine, but going back is never very satisfying, because you rcan eally compare the cost versus what you got.
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J-spit - November 5, 2012 8:23 a.m.

$20? This, along with the game itself, can wait.
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SentientSquidMachine - November 5, 2012 8:39 a.m.

Now THAT deserves my money. will be blowing the figurative dust off of skyrim in January.
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ObliqueZombie - November 5, 2012 9:17 a.m.

As excited as I am for dragon mounts, I hope there's simply a lot of content--from vast new areas, to a multitude of weapons and armor sets. As much as I liked Dawnguard, it was lacking in the "new things to find and play around with" department.
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Travia220 - November 5, 2012 10:04 a.m.

I would assume for the "Dragon Mount" *if we get one* that it will only work in the new area being added. The main continent is made for Dragon Mounts and they would have to completely redo most of the region. So I wouldn't get to excited. They also >can't< fix the main region for Dragon Mounts on consoles because of the additional memory load it would take to add the cities into the main area. Plus all the shortcuts developers take when they don't play for such things like "Flying" mounts. Alternatively, Bethesda will be lazy asses and not care that cities are just voids on the map. It wouldn't shock me. Lastly, this doesn't really mean players will get a mount. It could just very well mean that you get a temporary dragon mount to work together with to complete the main objective of the story. The best thing about this "Expansion" is that it takes place in Solstheim a landmass in Morrowind. Although it feels like Bethesda isn't very consistent with their expansions and more like wanting to pander to people who just want random garbage.
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Travia220 - November 5, 2012 10:05 a.m.

Opps, Mean't to say that "The main region >isn't< mean't for Dragon Mounts or Flying mounts." GamesRadar really needs to get an edit feature for their comments section.
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zombi3grim - November 5, 2012 11:21 a.m.

Wow! We have actual game developers who visit this site! Amazing! And hes too fuckin lazy to even upoad an avatar! Even more amazing! So, whats the latest game you made? And when is it coming out?
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Aarononymous - November 5, 2012 11:44 a.m.

The cities aren't voids on the map. They're just basic models with low-res textures that look fine from far away. Which is why you can see Solitude from above or the Cloud District of Whiterun from the surrounding countryside. Considering you can turn off gravity on the console and "fly" around the map already I don't see what your point is. Also, Solstheim is an area a lot of players have been asking to revisit.
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Travia220 - November 5, 2012 11:57 a.m.

Don't be an ignorant troll.
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IamTheBalance - November 5, 2012 12:04 p.m.

Yay!! More DLC for me!!
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Travia220 - November 5, 2012 12:09 p.m.

Using the console and actually making something part of the gameplay mechanics are two different thing. The console is a debugging feature for PC Gamers and thus not actually part of the gameplay. Yes, it can be used to cheat and do fun thing. That doesn't change the fact it's a debugging tool. You are correct on the models and low res textures. However, afaik, the cities in the world map have no collision thus you fall through the world map. Hence "Void." The thing it all comes down to is how much effort Bethesda wants to put into the expansion. That is even if you do get a flying mount. Although do be aware that the low res models and textures are not "Sufficient" and would look terrible for a product people would pay for. They would have to be redone if they introduced a flying mount. There are also plenty of areas full of ugly that are typically inaccessible to people by normal means.
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Child Of Death - November 5, 2012 12:38 p.m.

Well since you are obviously such a experienced game designer MR.Travia what would you do different? I mean obviously you must have some grand ideas if you wrote entire paragraphs full of bullshit.
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GoldenEagle1476 - November 5, 2012 12:39 p.m.

Screw dragons, WERE THOSE DWARVES?!?
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Child Of Death - November 5, 2012 12:42 p.m.

And Bethesda still has nothing on Dawnguard for the PS3. Bethesda might as well go exclusive to the 360 if they dont know what the hell they are doing on the PS3.
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yonderTheGreat - November 5, 2012 3:04 p.m.

Don't feed the trolls please.
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RedTurtleMULISHA - November 5, 2012 3:28 p.m.

Frustrated to see another DLC come out. I love Skyrim. I hate that I have it on PS3. Why am I getting shafted for having it on PS3? If they can make the whole game on the platform, why can't they have the DLC for it? AAAAAAAHHHH! I want to punch something.
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talleyXIV - November 5, 2012 4:12 p.m.

Zombi3grim actually makes a good point. Who are you to decide all these things? Do you have inside access to Bethesda and their information? Quit being a know-it-all who can't confirm that he knows anything at all.
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