The Elder Scrolls: Blades update out now (version 1.7.1) – motion controls for combat and more
Posted on June 12, 2020 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop
The Elder Scrolls: Blades, which recently found its way to Switch, has received a new update. Bethesda issued version 1.7.1 this week, featuring optional motion controls for combat and more.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Added motion controls for combat on Nintendo Switch!
- Enable motion controls in the Settings Menu.
- Hold ZL or ZR to raise your weapon like usual, then flick the corresponding Joy-Con to attack.
- Keep ZL or ZR held to start a combo attack as soon as possible or release it to stop attacking.
Bug fixes
- Fixed a bug causing poor performance on Android devices with the Exynos chipset.
- Fixed a bug on Nintendo Switch causing the player’s Gems to temporarily disappear.
- Fixed a bug on Nintendo Switch preventing banner decorations from swaying in the wind.
- Fixed a bug that disabled the button to reduce how many potions you want to brew at the Alchemy Laboratory.
- Fixed a bug preventing the exclamation point icon from appearing above Varro Matius while he has the Mining Misfortune quest to give.
- Revised how Arena trophy rewards are calculated.
- Fixed a wide variety of interface bugs, quest progression blockers, and crashes.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades is available on Switch via the eShop.
Thanks to Cameron for the tip.
