The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition
Explore Skyrim, undertake quests and develop a character through skills rather than a fixed class, in an Anniversary Edition that includes the base game, official expansions and Creation Club additions.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.5 / 10
About this game
Build a character and choose where to take them across Skyrim's open world. Follow the main quest, venture into catacombs or pursue side quests along snowy paths. Character development uses skills rather than a fixed class: practising archery against enemies improves that skill, while other skills support different approaches. Join groups such as the Companions or the College of Winterhold as you find a place in the world. The Anniversary Edition includes the base game and the Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn expansions, alongside Creation Club quests, equipment, spells and dungeons. Already discovered locations are accessible through map-based fast travel. The Nintendo Switch 2 edition also supports mouse and motion controls.
Collected in series
The Elder Scrolls invites you to make your own way through Tamriel, choosing how to fight, which quests to follow and where to wander next. Its fantasy RPGs pair character development with discoveries across different lands, while an online branch opens the world to shared adventures.
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A skill-based fantasy journey for players who like choosing their own priorities.
An open quest structure and class-free skill development can let exploration and character-building interests guide the journey. The included expansions and Creation Club additions broaden the available material, making personal priorities more useful than a completion checklist.
Strengths
- Skills and joinable factions provide concrete ways to shape a character's interests.
- The included expansions and Creation Club additions bring several strands of adventure into one edition.
Weaknesses
- Players seeking one tightly directed route may find the freedom to pursue side quests distracting.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy setting exploration goals, trying character builds and pursuing faction interests.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Choosing between main and side quests gives you room to set the order of your activities, rather than implying a measured campaign length. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Improving skills through relevant actions can make the character's development reflect how you choose to play. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Snow-covered routes and underground catacombs can give wandering a contrast between exposed landscapes and enclosed exploration. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Mouse and motion-control support offer alternative input approaches for players whose preferences extend beyond conventional stick control. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Bethesda Softworks
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Release date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genreRole-Playing
- Tags
- Collection-richExplorationThird PersonSolo-friendlyOpen WorldStory-drivenReplayableReal-time CombatEquipment-driven ProgressionFirst PersonFantasy
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
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- Standalone
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- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- First personThird person
Release editions
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideDec 9, 2025
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com