The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is Out Now for Switch 2 - News

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Publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios have announced The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2. It is a free upgrade for those own the Switch version.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in November 2021, and for the Nintendo Switch in September 2022.

View the Switch 2 launch trailer below:

Read details on the Switch 2 version below:

Winner of over 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition returns with a newly enhanced adventure for Nintendo Switch 2. It brings the legendary open-world fantasy experience to life like never before, at home or on the go.

Owners of the Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch can download the game for free on Nintendo Switch 2, while owners of the base edition on Nintendo Switch can purchase the “Anniversary Upgrade” to then download the game on 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.
• Enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2: Enjoy enhanced resolution, improved load times, and optimized performance (as compared to Nintendo Switch) that take full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s advanced hardware.
• Hundreds of Creation Club Items: Discover a massive library of community-favorite content, including new quests, weapons, armor, spells, dungeons, and more.
• Play Your Way: Forge your own story in a world that reacts to your choices. Be a stealthy assassin, powerful mage, noble warrior, or something entirely your own.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or stepping into Skyrim for the very first time, the Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 delivers the definitive way to experience this iconic fantasy RPG.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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pikashoe (on 09 December 2025)

Oh thank God. Was getting worried they wouldn't release it again

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HopeMillsHorror (on 09 December 2025)

NS2 is locked to 30 fps still?

Free or not... feels lazy

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pikashoe HopeMillsHorror (on 09 December 2025)

Guess they'll need to release it again on switch 3

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Zippy6 HopeMillsHorror (on 11 December 2025)

Terrible port. The original switch version wasn't bad considering what they were working with, it's how I first played skyrim to completion, but the Switch 2 version still being 30fps is unforgivable.

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pikashoe Zippy6 (on 11 December 2025)

The ps4 version is also 30fps and apparently struggles to maintain that frame rate at times. The switch 2 version seems to be in line with that version of the game.

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Kristof81 (on 10 December 2025)

Once you experience CP2077 on Switch 2, every other port feels lazy.

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pikashoe Kristof81 (on 11 December 2025)

I agree. To this day cyberpunk is a game that even the most powerful consoles struggle to run it very well. Although I've heard good things about the new star wars and assassin's creed games on Switch 2.

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LivncA_Dis3 (on 10 December 2025)

Re4 2005 must follow and make a native switch 2 version haha

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