Skyrim Almost Didn't Have Horses
Horses have always been a quirky part ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s environment, able to climb any mountain, survive unbelievable drops, and fearlessly crush all opposition beneath their iron-shoed hooves. Discovering the mild absurdity of the game’s horses is one of the universalSkyrimexperiences, and it’s strange to think ofTheElder Scrolls 5without these beasts of burden. However, the developers very nearly deprived players of their quirky mounts. According toSkyrimanimator Lianne Cruz,Game Director Todd Howardalmost axed the horses due to their difficulty to implement correctly....