Over the years,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas gained something of a reputation as being a buggy mess, and while some are harmless or even quite funny, others can cause an inconvenience. With even last year’sAnniversary Edition ofSkyrimcontaining game-breaking glitches, it seems clear that after more than a decade this epic open-world RPG will forever be a source of graphical and gameplay issues. However, that’s partly the reason why the game has remained in the limelight all this time, and it’s often the more amusing examples that players like to show off.
In a short clip uploaded to theSkyrimsubreddit recently, user jessamars happened upon a guard in Whiterun going about their business. Only their business does not appear to involve walking like a normal guard, as they seem to be floating as though in water. Indeed, the last part of the video shows them “swimming” off in another direction, despite there being no water in the immediate vicinity.
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This is just one of many reasons why the game is known for its litany of mirthful glitches. As much as it calls into question the quality assurance that Bethesda put intoSkyrim, it does make for some fun conversations online. It’s not just this game in the series that’s known for issues involving NPCs, though. With a user recently spotting anImperial Legion soldier floating in the air inOblivion, it’s apparently not uncommon for players to be traveling the vast open landscape of Tamriel only to find that some of the city protectors are ascending above ground seemingly without the use of magic.
At this point, it’s difficult to even get through a discussion without mentioning all of thecraziest bugs and glitches that exist inSkyrim. That’s obviously not to take away from the game being highly praised in general. Its expansive world, in-depth lore, and the dedicated modding community that keeps the game alive with new ideas make it one of the most popular games of the last 10 years or so, but its reputation for visual issues is certainly warranted.
As for the continuation of the franchise,talk of theElder Scrolls 6is now rampant, with many wondering when Bethesda will actually announce it, let alone release the game. With the studio launchingStarfieldthis year,TESfans are left in the dark wondering when the next installment in the epic fantasy series will see the light of day and also whether it will be just as buggy as the previous games.
Skyrimis available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
