By Sickr on December 9, 2025

Bethesda has announced that Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition launches today on the Nintendo Switch 2 and if you own the original edition on the Nintendo Switch console then this a free upgrade. The Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition features enhanced resolution, performance upgrades, and more.

"The Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 includes the base game and the three official expansions (Dawnguard, Dragonborn, and Hearthfire) along with enhanced resolution, performance optimization, Joy-Con 2 mouse support and much more. This edition also comes with exclusive Nintendo content from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and access to hundreds of unique Creations Club items, with quests, weapons and more.

Please note that if you own The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch, you can download the game for free on Switch 2."