The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Editionappears to have major frame rate issues when played on the Switch. Bethesda released a specialSkyrim Anniversary Editionon August 05, 2025, to mark the game’s 10-year anniversary. This version came with added Creation Club content, andowners ofSkyrim Special Editioncould purchase an upgradeat a reduced cost.
Skyrim Anniversary Editionrecently came out on the Switchas a digital-only title. It’s available at a surprising price point of $69.99, making it as expensive as many current-generation games on PS5 and Xbox Series X. It’s also $10 more expensive than the original version ofSkyrimwhich came out in November 2017 on the Nintendo eShop. While the idea of playingSkyrim Anniversary Editionon the go sounds exciting, it looks like the Switch version is suffering from major performance issues.
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A Reddit user named fmo94 has shared a clip of howSkyrim Anniversary Editionruns on the Switch. As seen in the video, this version ofSkyrimsuffers from performance issues and fmo94 asks other fans not to buy the product. While it’s not fair to compare the Switch version to its counterpart on other platforms, users probably expected better performance out of a re-release of such an old game.
One player claims that the original version ofSkyrimruns fine on the Switch. However, some users appear to be having difficulty installingSkyrimwithout theAnniversary Editioncontent. Another gamer aims to explain these problems and blames Bethesda’s coding for the stuttering issues. They mention that the game runs fine after deactivating the 74 mods that came with the Creation Club content, before expressing frustration at the asking price.
This appears to be a common complaint, as other users also make fun of Bethesda asking for $69.99 forSkyrim Anniversary Editionon the Switch. One fan plans to buy the game when it goes on sale for $40, but another points out that the PS5 version ofSkyrimcan be found for around $25. Overall, many gamers seem puzzled by the fact thata game as old asSkyrimhas trouble running the Switch.
Since its release in 2017, publishers have released severalports of AAA games on the Switch. Many of these ports are impressive, includingDoom EternalandThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, so it’s disappointing to seeSkyrim Anniversary Editionsuffer from major performance problems on the device.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Editionis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
