After spending more than 1,000 hours playing The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, a player stumbled upon a surprising revelation about the town of Helgen. Known for its explosive opening sequence where players are attacked by a dragon named Alduin, the game then takes players through a tutorial before setting them free to explore the open world. Upon returning to Helgen, this player discovered a lone soldier who appeared to be the only survivor of the battle. This unexpected encounter sparked intrigue among other players, who reported encountering bandits instead during their own playthroughs. And now, yet another player has made an intriguing discovery about Helgen.
Several Skyrim players were recently surprised to discover an unexpected event that can occur if they take too long to reach the keep. A Reddit user by the name of Sus_Tomato shared a clip from the intro of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, where Alduin attacks the player right outside the door, throwing them to the side. Fans are given the option of following Hadvar or Ralof, but Alduin will land and attack them if they take too long to decide. Despite playing Skyrim for over 1,000 hours on various platforms, Sus_Tomato had no idea this event could occur. Comments on the post reveal that many other players were also unaware of this event, with some even claiming to have played the game for over 4,000 hours without coming across it. While a few users mention having seen this before, they appear to be in the minority. Overall, Alduin's surprise attack has left many Skyrim players shocked and awed.
It is likely that most players quickly choose between the two NPCs and do not spend much time outside during the escape, which may be why many gamers have not encountered this event. As gamers continue to play The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim more than 10 years after its release, it will be intriguing to discover if there are any other fascinating interactions concealed within the game's world. The game can be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
