Fourteen years after its original launch, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition still refuses to fade away, this time landing on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 with a fresh coat of paint. Bethesda’s iconic open-world fantasy RPG now promises sharper visuals, faster load times, and a mountain of extra content on the hybrid console. For existing Switch owners, it’s an easy upgrade path; for newcomers, it’s practically the whole Skyrim saga in one package.

The winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition returns with an enhanced adventure for the Nintendo Switch 2. It brings the legendary open-world fantasy experience to life like never before, whether you are at home or on the go. Owners of the Anniversary Edition on the Nintendo Switch can download the game for free on the Nintendo Switch 2. Owners of the base edition on the Nintendo Switch can purchase the “Anniversary Upgrade” to download the game on the Nintendo Switch 2.

This version includes the complete Skyrim experience. Dive into the acclaimed base game and the three official expansions: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn. Enjoy enhanced resolution, improved load times, and optimized performance compared to the original Nintendo Switch version, fully taking advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s advanced hardware. The package also comes with hundreds of Creation Club items. Explore a vast collection of popular community content, including new quests, weapons, armor, spells, dungeons, and more.

Forge your own story in a world that reacts to your choices. Become a stealthy assassin, a powerful mage, a noble warrior, or something entirely your own. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the Skyrim Anniversary Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 offers one of the best ways to experience this iconic fantasy RPG.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. Those who own the Anniversary Edition released for the Switch in 2017 can upgrade for free on Nintendo’s new hardware. Otherwise, the price on the Nintendo eShop is 60 dollars. The Anniversary Edition was released on November 11, 2021, for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. It arrived on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 11, 2022, and on the Nintendo Switch on November 28, 2022.

Source: Gematsu