However, when you find yourself indoors, particularly in the game’s many dungeons or caverns, it doesn’t exhibit the same level of visual fidelity. Changes from day to night happen more smoothly than in other open-world games, and weather effects from rain to snow to sunlight all add to the immersion. Its snow-capped peaks and vast meadows are great to look at.
Outdoors, Skyrim Special Edition is stunning. Unfortunately, the visuals of the game also show the same half-hearted approach. (Also see: The Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion PSP Impressions - Could Have Been Epic )
It could be forgivable for a new game, but you would think that after five years these problems would be addressed. This is after applying a 636.1MB day one patch which according to the notes brings “general optimisations” to the game. Characters literally merge into tables instead of sitting on chairs, and entire segments of dialogue sometimes freeze, making the lack of polish is obvious.
Yes, some of the many issues from half a decade ago have found their way into this edition of the game.
(Also see: Skyrim Special Edition PS4 Day One Patch Is 636.1MB )
