Skyrim's 1.5 update features new kill cameras

Bethesda have revealed details of the Skyrim 1.5 title update, which is available now as a Beta Update on Steam and arriving soon for Xbox 360 and PS3.

The update not only makes fixes to the game, but also introduced some new features including a new kill cameras for ranged and magic attacks. The new kill cams was featured as a concept in the Game Jam sizzle shown during Todd Howard’s Dice keynote.

Bethesda is also plannning on adding even more features with upcoming free updates and game add-on content.

Update 1.5 new features and improvements include:

• New cinematic kill cameras for projectile weapons and spells.
• New kill moves and animations for melee weapons.
• Shadows on grass available (PC).
• Smithing skill increases now factor in the created item’s value.
• Improved visual transition when going underwater.
• Improved distance LOD transition for snowy landscapes.