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The next DLC will be called [b]Dragonborn[/b] and it will be set on the island of [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Solstheim"]Solstheim[/url][/b].The main locations you will be able to visit are [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Bloodmoon:Raven_Rock"]Raven Rock[/url][/b], [b]Miraak Temple[/b], [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Bloodmoon:Castle_Karstaag"]Castle Karstaag[/url][/b] and [b]a Telvanni tower[/b] (N.B.: Not the Telvanni Tower seen in Morrowind in Vivec, but [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Tel_Uvirith"]one like this[/url]).There will be some new armor types, [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Bonemold"]Bonemold[/url][/b], [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Chitin"]Chitin[/url][/b], [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Nordic"]Nordic[/url][/b] and [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Bloodmoon:Raw_Stalhrim"]Stalhrim[/url][/b] each having [b]heavy[/b] and [b]light[/b] classifications.Out of these new materials, you will be able to craft [b]new types items[/b] out of two of them, namely [b]Stalhrim[/b] and [b]Nordic[/b].[b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Spears"]Spears[/url][/b] will be added along with an array of [b]new creatures/automotons[/b], [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Riekling#Riekling"]Riekling[/url][/b], [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Scrib#Scrib"]Scrib[/url][/b], [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Netch#Netch"]Netch[/url][/b], [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Boar#Boar"]Boar[/url][/b], [b]Benthic Lurker[/b], [b]Ballista Centurion[/b], and something with an internal name of [b]HMDaedra[/b], quite possibly referring to [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Hermaeus_Mora"]Hermaeus Mora[/url][/b] since it lists his plane of oblivion, [b]Apocrypha[/b]. You will also be able to [b]ride dragons[/b] and be in combat while mounted on one.[b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://i.imgur.com/gF1hJ.png"]This[/url][/b] is what the [b]quest header[/b] for Dragonborn Quests will look like, and [b][src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://i.imgur.com/AJu91.png"]this[/url][/b] is what the [b]compass markers[/b] look like for the new locations.From the top, clockwise: [b]Telvanni Tower[/b], [b]To Solstheim[/b], [b]Raven Rock[/b], [b]Castle Karstaag[/b], [b]Standing Stones[/b], [b]To Skyrim[/b], [b]Miraak Temple[/b].There will be at least two new [b]tracked stats[/b]: [b]Dragonborn Quests Completed[/b], and [b]Stalhrim Items Crafted[/b]You will [b]travel to Solstheim via a boat[/b], much like you did in Bloodmoon, although this time, it looks like you may at least get a partial visual boat ride.The Telvanni tower has float up and down animations, so no levitation it seems.Dragon riding will take place in its own world spaceMounted combat looks like it's getting an improvement with the ability to [b]cast spells while mounted[/b], tihs isn't necessarily a Dragonborn only thing though!It appears that Update 1.8 readies Skyrim for [b]PS3 DLC[/b].---[b]Misinformation[/b]:Weapon degrading -- There's nothing to indicate this is added, that isn't to say it can't/won't be added however. There was just no "new" information in this update. The degradation stuff seen previously has all been renemants from previous CK games (Fallout)H2H stuff, That was my diff program messing up, sorry Release dates -- No one but Bethesda knows![src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1420204-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-28/page__view__findpost__p__21726754"]this[/url] (unless someone can back this up?)[b]Other stuff that I can't put my finger on or give intelligent guesses about because of lack of information[/b]Miraak death animation, Chieftain animations, Chisel animations (perhaps new crafting station for the new armor.. doubt it though), Storn Death Reaction animation & Storn Suit Stages, Frea, Pray, StonePickUp, KillMoveDLC02RipHeartOut, TreeAmbushThere also seem to be a lot more animation files for running with weapons. No idea why.Dwarven Ballista -- Possibly a new trap? 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[src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417237-18-beta-update-solsthiem-dlc-hintsagain/"]5[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417280-18-beta-update-solsthiem-dlc-hints/"]6[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417375-18-beta-update-new-dlc-discussion/"]7[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417315-18-beta-update-solsthiem-dlc-hints/"]8[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417392-18-beta-update-solsthiem-dlc-hints-thread-9/"]9[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417456-18-beta-update-solsthiem-dlc-hints-thread-10/"]10[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417500-18-beta-update-solstheim-dlc-hints-thread-11/"]11[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417552-18-beta-update-solstheim-dlc-hints-thread-12/"]12[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417570-18-beta-update-solstheim-dlc-hints-thread-13/"]13[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417620-18-beta-update-solstheim-dlc-hints-thread-14/"]14[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417703-18-beta-update-solstheim-dlc-hints-thread-15/"]15[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417802-18-beta-update-solsheim-dlc-thread-16/"]16[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417929-18-beta-update-solsheim-dlc-thread-17/"]17[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1418010-18-beta-update-solsheim-dlc-thread-18/"]18[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1418096-18-beta-update-solstheim-dlc-thread-19/"]19[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1418331-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-20/"]20[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1418474-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-21/"]21[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1418670-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-22/"]22[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1418874-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-23/"]23[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1419074-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-24/"]24[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1419436-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-25/"]25[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1419724-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-26/"]26[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1419844-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-27"]27[/url], [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1420204-18-betasolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-28"]28[/url]---All of the above is [b]speculation[/b] over new strings found in the files from the 1.8 update, and should not be treated as facts or as any proof that any of it will even make it into the game! (but you all already knew that, didn't you!... Didn't you?) They were found by comparing 1.7.7.0 files with those in 1.8.145.0. The update to the Beta (i.e. 1.8.151.0) gave no new information, this is also the same as the release version 1.8.You want proof, look at [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417392-18-beta-update-solsthiem-dlc-hints-thread-9/page__view__findpost__p__21660925"]these[/url] [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417392-18-beta-update-solsthiem-dlc-hints-thread-9/page__view__findpost__p__21660876"]few[/url] [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417175-18-beta-update-solsthiem-dlc-hints/page__view__findpost__p__21656816"]posts[/url] [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1417057-time-for-some-spoilers-form-the-latest-beta/page__view__findpost__p__21653361"]here[/url]Or look through my previous posts [src="http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1420699-18-updatesolstheim-dlc-discussion-thread-32/http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=and&sid=dc5763cc2fa8668a67e4ba28567b4374&search_author=Mardoxx&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5BsortKey%5D=date&search_content=both&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5Bforums%5D%5B%5D=118&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5BnoPreview%5D=0&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5BpCount%5D=&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5BpViews%5D=&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5BsortKey%5D=date&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5BsortDir%5D=0&search_term=&search_app=forums&st=0"]here[/url]