The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates its 15th anniversary this week, and Nintendo Switch owners have a fresh opportunity to jump into Bethesda Game Studios' open-world epic.
First released on November 11, 2011, Skyrim has been reissued across platforms over the last decade and a half; the game arrived on Nintendo Switch in November 2017 and has remained a perennial presence on the eShop.
Nintendo of America announced a limited-time eShop discount for the original Skyrim release on Switch.
Nintendo said the sale runs from November 11 at 9:00 a.m.
PT through December 2 at 11:59 p.m.
PT, offering 60% off the regular price and reducing the title to $19.99 in the U.S. During the promotion, the original Switch release is available at the discounted price on the eShop while the Anniversary Edition does not appear to be included in this specific regional sale.
Bethesda has also marked the milestone with an Anniversary Creation Bundle available on Xbox, PC and PlayStation platforms.
Bethesda described the bundle as a curated collection of five creations from Verified Creators, each designed to add distinct new content — from companions and new quests to weapons and housing options — giving players clear reasons to revisit the game.
For players who already own Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch, reports indicate there is a free upgrade path to the next-generation Nintendo hardware for that specific version.
Owners should consult official Nintendo or Bethesda channels and the eShop listing for details on eligibility and instructions for redeeming any upgrade offer.
Skyrim's Anniversary Edition itself launched on November 11, 2021 and consolidated a number of Creation Club items into an expanded package for modern platforms.
Over the years, Skyrim's continued presence across Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and PC has kept it in the cultural conversation; this week’s Switch eShop sale underscores both the title’s enduring commercial appeal and Bethesda’s ongoing support of legacy releases.
Shoppers and returning players should check regional eShop pages for exact pricing and availability, and consult Bethesda’s official site for full details on the Anniversary Creation Bundle and related releases.
First released on November 11, 2011, Skyrim has been reissued across platforms over the last decade and a half; the game arrived on Nintendo Switch in November 2017 and has remained a perennial presence on the eShop.
Nintendo of America announced a limited-time eShop discount for the original Skyrim release on Switch.
Nintendo said the sale runs from November 11 at 9:00 a.m.
PT through December 2 at 11:59 p.m.
PT, offering 60% off the regular price and reducing the title to $19.99 in the U.S. During the promotion, the original Switch release is available at the discounted price on the eShop while the Anniversary Edition does not appear to be included in this specific regional sale.
Bethesda has also marked the milestone with an Anniversary Creation Bundle available on Xbox, PC and PlayStation platforms.
Bethesda described the bundle as a curated collection of five creations from Verified Creators, each designed to add distinct new content — from companions and new quests to weapons and housing options — giving players clear reasons to revisit the game.
For players who already own Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch, reports indicate there is a free upgrade path to the next-generation Nintendo hardware for that specific version.
Owners should consult official Nintendo or Bethesda channels and the eShop listing for details on eligibility and instructions for redeeming any upgrade offer.
Skyrim's Anniversary Edition itself launched on November 11, 2021 and consolidated a number of Creation Club items into an expanded package for modern platforms.
Over the years, Skyrim's continued presence across Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and PC has kept it in the cultural conversation; this week’s Switch eShop sale underscores both the title’s enduring commercial appeal and Bethesda’s ongoing support of legacy releases.
Shoppers and returning players should check regional eShop pages for exact pricing and availability, and consult Bethesda’s official site for full details on the Anniversary Creation Bundle and related releases.
