You can ready more about the finer points of survival mode by checking out Bethesda’s announcement.Īll in all, survival mode sounds pretty neat, but some Skyrim fans are skeptical. Arrows and lockpicks now have weight, carry weight has been significantly reduced, and diseases will wreak havoc on your character if left unchecked. Fast travel will be disabled in survival mode, limiting you to travel by horse or carriage if you want to get somewhere quickly.
Managing hunger, sleep, and warmth is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg, though.