Elder Scrolls developer, Bethesda, has revealed that vampires will be a playable race in Skyrim. Game director, Todd Howard confirmed that players will be able to transform into a bloodsucker – a revelation that’s sure to have vampire RPG fans champing at the bit, as it were.

Once you become a vampire, it will change the way you play the game. Sunlight will affect you, the more powerful you get and players will be able to feed on people as they’re sleeping.

Howard confirmed that you will be able to play through the entire game as a vampire and benefit from new powers, so get your Skyrim coffin at the ready.

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launches on 11 November for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.My favourite movie’s The Lost Boys, so colour me happy. And the best news is, these vampires don’t sparkle in the sun.