Skyrim VR Available Today, Requirements Released

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Last month we wrote that Skyrim VR was available for pre-order, and release day is finally upon us. In addition to the $60 you will need to hand over for the game, Bethesda has released the PC Requirements. Fairly hefty requirements for a 7 year old game, hopefully there is enough improvements to justify them, as well as the price tag.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor: CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
Storage: 15 GB available space


RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS:

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB
Storage: 15 GB available space
 
Ok who is going to be the first one to shit all over it? Starting......NOW
 
Gweenz said:
Ok who is going to be the first one to shit all over it? Starting......NOW
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I liked it. The whiffle ball bat melee attack is kinda weird but I know there isnt much that can be done right now. The bow and arrow is a blast especially because crouching in the real world engages stealth. And when you sight down the arrow and let it fly into a bandits face, it is a wonderful feeling.

Though I almost punched the tv trying to shut up that Talos guy in whiterun.
 
Hopefully a better game experience than Neil Stephenson's CLANG from a few years back. Ha! Damn it Karen, where's my good indoor foam sword?! Papa has a dragon to slay!
 
This makes me sad. =| When I throw down money for a new graphics card, I like it to be at least a few years future proof, but the recommended graphics card for this first-generation VR game is the same graphics card that I can't afford now....
 
seanreisk said:
This makes me sad. =| When I throw down money for a new graphics card, I like it to be at least a few years future proof, but the recommended graphics card for this first-generation VR game is the same graphics card that I can't afford now....
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I keep seeing reports that the GTX 970 runs this game great.
 
Are we just going to glance over the fact that this Zenimax/Bethesda game lists RIFT SUPPORT! Holy ****!
 
seanreisk said:
This makes me sad. =| When I throw down money for a new graphics card, I like it to be at least a few years future proof, but the recommended graphics card for this first-generation VR game is the same graphics card that I can't afford now....
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If it makes you feel better, nobody can.
 
Skyrim, the game that keeps on giving [shitloads of $$$ to Bethesda]. o_O
 
After seeing that full body demo and then seeing this "professional studio" made thing, what a fucking joke. lol. This is the crap that still makes VR a pile of garbage. Weightless floating hands/weapons. I cannot express how much of a loathsome shit pile this sort of crap is. And they want full price for it.
 
MV75 said:
After seeing that full body demo and then seeing this "professional studio" made thing, what a fucking joke. lol. This is the crap that still makes VR a pile of garbage. Weightless floating hands/weapons. I cannot express how much of a loathsome shit pile this sort of crap is. And they want full price for it.
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The second generation Rift is going to have controllers that can dynamically change their weight up to a simulated 250lbs.

The Vive Pro Pro is also rumored to have that functionality but HTC is reportedly having problems getting saftey certification in some states.
 
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Can this be played with a keyboard and mouse? I don't wanna commit the $100 to buy motion controllers and on top of that, waving my arms around for hours at a time vs sitting comfortably in a chair doesn't seem viable.
 
Seventyfive said:
Can this be played with a keyboard and mouse? I don't wanna commit the $100 to buy motion controllers and on top of that, waving my arms around for hours at a time vs sitting comfortably in a chair doesn't seem viable.
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Yes the standard version of the game that doesnt have vr has been available for 7 years. I assume all you are wanting is head view? I believe there is an addon or driver that can create this capability for the standard game.
 
Darunion said:
Yes the standard version of the game that doesnt have vr has been available for 7 years. I assume all you are wanting is head view? I believe there is an addon or driver that can create this capability for the standard game.
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I have VORPX which will simulate it but it does a kind of crappy job, I'm pretty sure having it done natively is going to be better.
 
So far I have been loving the game, got it for 20% off and I don't regret it. I don't understand the hate people have for this release. People were fine with the last 5 remakes but they add something NEW and holy shitstorm how dare they release it lol.

Personally I bought it once before at release and never seen a reason to purchase any of the other releases (what's the point when the pc version is the best? lol). This is th first time I see an actuall reason to buy it again.
 
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