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Bruce Nesmith, lead designer of Skyrim, admitted that the game’s level cap of 81 was an unintended consequence of the skill‑to‑100 system. He had assumed players would finish around level 50, but feedback showed many wanted to continue with beloved characters beyond the cap. In response, the Dragonborn DLC introduced a skill‑reset feature using Dragon Souls, later expanded in Legendary Mode. Bethesda plans for The Elder Scrolls 6 suggest a level‑cap removal, learning from Skyrim’s experience.