Nintendo and Bethesda have announced The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available now for Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version is free to Switch owners of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition. Players who own the base game may upgrade by purchasing the Anniversary Upgrade for $19.99. New players may purchase The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for $59.99.
The Switch 2 version supports the following features:
- Enhanced resolution and DLSS anti-aliasing
- Improved load times
- Optimized performance
- Mouse control support
- Motion controls
- Amiibo support
In addition, the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Champion’s Tunic from The Legend of Zelda are retained in the updated release.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Launch Trailer
Here’s an overview of the Switch version via the Nintendo eShop:
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus pre-existing and new content from Creation Club including quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells, and more.
Epic Fantasy Reborn
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
Live Another Life, In Another World
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
You Are What You Play
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.
Battle Dragons
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
Included Content
The Anniversary Edition includes the core game, pre-existing and new Creation Club content, plus all three official add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.