The stealth system got a really nice upgrade, ditching that basic open-closed eye for something way more precise that shows exactly how close guards are to spotting you. You'll notice it works similar to later games where the indicator fills up gradually giving you way better feedback about whether youre actually hidden or not. The best part is when youre sneaking around you can actually tell if youre getting too close to detection, instead of suddenly getting spotted out of nowhere like before.

For anyone interested in going full stealth theres still that classic trick where you can stack chameleon effects from sigil stones to basically become invisible, and the dark brotherhood gear is just as powerful as ever. Really helps when youre trying to get positioning just right especially in tight indoor spaces where guards have predictable patrol routes. Just keep in mind that staying completely hidden still depends a lot on light levels and your distance from npcs, so pay attention to those shadows and sight lines even with the improved indicator.