Skyrim gets another re-re-re-release for Nintendo Switch 2, out now

Ah, Skyrim, the game that has been on more platforms than any other title in existence. And you can add another to your tower of copies with the ‘brand new’ Skyrim Anniversary Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2.

What’s more, it’s available right now, no sitting there twiddling your thumbs to dive into Tamriel for the umpteenth time.

It’s certainly a Skyrim of all time

As previously stated, this version of Skyrim launching on the Switch 2 is the Anniversary Edition. This contains the base game, three DLCs in the form of Dawnguard, Dragonborn, and Hearthfire, as well as a plethora of unique Creation Club items that add new quests, gear, dungeons and more.

Under the hood, Bethesda has tuned the Anniversary Edition to run better on the new hardware, which justifies the price, right?

You can benefit from an enhanced resolution paired with DLSS anti-aliasing for cleaner edges, improved load times when hopping between interiors and fast-travel points, and generally smoother performance during big, effect-heavy battles.

You’re also able to utilize the Switch 2’s motion controls, mouse input if you’re into that, as well as having full Amiibo compatibility.

Which Skyrim Switch 2 version is right for you?

There are a few different ways to get in depending on where you’re starting from. If you’re brand new to Skyrim on the Switch console family, you can buy the full Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 for $59.99.

However, if you already own The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the original Switch, you can upgrade to the Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 for $19.99. Yes, this includes owners of the physical cartridge, as long as you access the upgrade through the in-game menu.

If you already own Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch, the Switch 2 version is a completely free download, which is actually a big win.

Regardless of which one you play, you’ll still net the Nintendo exclusive content so you can don Link’s garms and complete quests Hyrule style.

All in all, while this is the hundredth time we’ve seen a Skyrim launch, at least you’ll net some additional unique Creation Club content that you might not have had a chance to take a look at yet, especially if you’re ancient enough to have played closer to the 2011 launch date.

Maybe it’ll tide you over until we see The Elder Scrolls 6, whenever that comes around…