The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Gets Dedicated Switch 2 Release

Bethesda has released a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of open world RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Nintendo Switch 2 Anniversary Edition version is available for $59.99, though those who own the Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch can upgrade for free. Those who own the original Switch release (not the Anniversary Edition) can purchase the Anniversary Edition for $19.99 to receive both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 editions.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game includes enhanced graphics and performance, as well as mouse control support, motion controls, and Amiibo support. It also includes three pieces of The Legend of Zelda-inspired in-game gear: Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Champion’s Tunic.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on November 11, 2011. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions released in 2016, with a Nintendo Switch release following in 2017. The game is an open-world RPG that takes players to the icy province of Skyrim in the north of Tamriel. Players control a customised character known as the Dragonborn on a quest to defeat Alduin the World-Eater while also undertaking numerous quests and activities around Skyrim as they see fit.