The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch 2 Version Out Now

One of Bethesda's most critically acclaimed games, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is the latest game to receive an upgraded version for Nintendo's new, more powerful console. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim arrived on Switch in 2017, complete with some exclusive items inspired by the Legend of Zelda franchise. Today, Bethesda surprise-launched the Switch 2 version of Skyrim Anniversary Edition.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition gathers the base game and its three official expansions. Today's new Switch 2 edition adds better resolution, faster load times, more optimized performance, and Joy-Con 2 mouse support. Those new features join the existing Switch-exclusive features, including motion controls, Amiibo support, and items from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, including the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Champion's Tunic. The Anniversary Edition also includes access to user-generated Creations Club content.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Switch 2 costs $60. If you own The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch, the upgrade to the Switch 2 version is free. If you only own the base edition of Skyrim on Switch, you can purchase a $20 upgrade to the Anniversary Edition to also receive the Switch 2 upgrade.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim originally launched on November 11, 2011. To this day, it's one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time, with a Metacritic average score of 96, including a 9.5 from Game Informer.