In an exciting development for Nintendo fans, Bethesda has introduced The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on yet another platform—Nintendo Switch 2. Since its original release in 2011, Skyrim has become a staple across various gaming systems, and now it’s bringing its epic fantasy adventure to a whole new audience.
Skyrim Arrives on Switch 2 with Enhanced Features
Today, December 9, Bethesda has unveiled and launched the Skyrim Anniversary Edition for the Switch 2, just in time for holiday gaming. Watch the majestic landscapes of Skyrim come alive on the new console in the video below.
The Anniversary Edition presents the classic game alongside its three official expansions: Dawnguard, Dragonborn, and Hearthfire. Players will enjoy enhanced resolution, improved load times, performance optimizations, Joy-Con 2 mouse support, motion controls, and Amiibo support, all thanks to the Switch 2’s superior hardware capabilities.
Exclusive Content and Pricing Details
This version offers some exclusive Nintendo content, such as gear from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, including the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Champion’s Tunic. Featuring hundreds of unique Creations Club items, players will find new quests, weapons, armor, spells, and dungeons.
Bethesda has priced Skyrim for the Switch 2 at $59.99. However, those who already own the Skyrim Anniversary Edition on the original Switch can upgrade for free. For owners of the base Skyrim edition on Switch, the Anniversary Upgrade is available for $19.99, enabling gameplay on both the Switch and Switch 2.
Looking Ahead: The Elder Scrolls 6
Skyrim’s debut on Switch 2 revives the long-standing jokes about Bethesda’s tendency to re-release the game across multiple platforms. The game has indeed become an internet meme for its numerous versions. Meanwhile, Bethesda is hard at work on The Elder Scrolls 6. According to development chief Todd Howard, though, it’s still a distant prospect. In a recent discussion, Howard hinted at the possibility of a surprise release for The Elder Scrolls 6, akin to this year’s stealthy drop of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Skyrim on Switch 2.
“I like to just announce stuff and release it,” Howard shared in an interview with GQ. Although he clarified, “I’m not saying this is going to happen,” his ideal scenario is for the game to unexpectedly appear one day. The Oblivion Remastered surprise launch was a “test run,” he suggested, and “it worked out well.”