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ASkyrimplayer online has shared their heartwarming story of how they recently held a retirement ceremony for their 12-year-old character. WithSkyrimnow well over a decade old, it’s no surprise that gamers are beginning to feel nostalgic about their old characters.
BecauseSkyrimis so utterly vast, with new details still being discovered all the time, it’s one of thoseRPGs that encourages multiple playthroughs. In fact, inSkyrim’s case, it’s almost essential to experience everything the game has to offer. Despite this, most players will always remember their first protagonist who introduced them to the world ofSkyrim, whether it be a recently created character, or one made when the game first launched all the way back in 2011. Some of these characters will be lost to time, located on hard drives long gone, but it’s always great to see when a player manages to dig up these types of interesting time capsules.
This story was posted to Reddit by user That_Late_Owl, who managed to find their oldSkyrimsave on the Xbox 360 from just after the release of the DLCs. After loading it up, they took the character toSolitude inSkyrim, purchasing some cozy pajamas while there before heading home to Lakeview Manor. Once home, That_Late_Owl played with their two adopted children, Blaise and Lucia, and said hello to their husband, Omluag. After night had fallen, they then changed theirSkyrimcharacter into the pajamas and left the rest of their gear on the nearest table. Finally, the character was retired by sitting in the kitchen, next to a fireplace with a warm meal - a fitting end for any Dragonborn.
Retiring a 12-Year-Old Character in Skyrim
One of the most amazing things aboutSkyrimis that despite everyone playing the exact same game, each player has their own unique experiences and stories to tell. As the years go by,retiring originalSkyrimcharactersis becoming a more common ritual for gamers to partake in, as a way to say goodbye to save files that have brought happy memories to players.
With some gamers finally beginning to retireSkyrimafter over 12 years, many are now looking forward to the next iteration of the series. Some gamers are even consideringhowThe Elder Scrolls 6’s formula should change afterStarfield, and it’ll certainly be interesting to see if Bethesda changes course after the player reception to its most recent title. Hopefully, withStarfieldnow released, all focus at the studio goes on the next iteration ofThe Elder Scrolls, with gamers having waited long enough for a sequel.
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Skyrim is a beloved game for a reason. There is so much to do in the game, and with the new anniversary updates, even veteran players will have a fresh experience if they haven’t played it in a few years. The modding community around the game is beyond active with some fans even using Skyrim’s foundations to rebuild previous entries into the Elder Scrolls series.Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.Skyrim Special Edition also brings the power of Bethesda Game Studios Creations to PC and consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Creations, there are no limits to what you may experience.
