Skyrim Fan Recreates Daedric Greatsword in Unreal Engine 5
In an online post, a Skyrim fan has shown off their recreation of the game's Daedric Greatsword in Unreal Engine 5. Fans of the game will likely appreciate this highlky detailed recreation of one of the rarest weapons found in Skyrim.
Released in 2011, Skyrim is one of the most iconic RPGs of all time, creating a genre-defining open world that would become the gold standard for RPGs in the years to come. Its fan community has only grown as re-releases of the game have expanded it to new audiences over the last twelve years. The love for Skyrim means that it is still at the heart of many debates found on online forums and to this day, some Skyrim fans continue debating which city is best in the game. Every player will have their own opinion tied to their own experiences with the game, which is why it's remained so popular for over a decade.
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The post by Redditor Stravenn shows off the Daedric Greatsword, which utilizes the modern lighting systems found in Unreal Engine 5 to great effect. In Stravenn's detailed model, there is a detailed glow to the sword that is barely seen in Skyrim's version. The detail found in the piece, particularly around the hilt, shows the love that has gone into its creation. It's not the first time fans have recreated a weapon from Skyrim, although many choose to instead create them in real life. An incredible replica of Skyrim's Elven Dagger was recently created in remarkable detail, and these examples almost certainly won't be the last.
In the post, Stravenn claims that the Daedric Greatsword is just one asset as part of a wider remake of Skyrim in Unreal Engine 5. It's unknown how far the project is currently away from completion, although the user
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