'The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim' Nintendo Switch Edition Release Date Announced
The much-awaited port of "The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim" to the Nintendo Switch finally gets a release date. The announcement was made during this week's Nintendo Direct along with other news regarding the company's consoles and upcoming games.
The hit role-playing game is set to arrive in the Switch on Nov. 17 both in North America and Europe almost six years to the day after its original release on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Along with the base game, the Switch version also comes with the expansions: Dragonborn, Dawnguard, and Hearthfire.
The Switch version also brings with it a number of unique features including motion controls, swing weapons, pick locks, or aim with the Joy-Cons. Exclusive Zelda-themed armor and weapons, the Master Sword, Hylian shield, and the Champion's Tunic, are also included and can be unlocked by scanning compatible Amiibo figures. These rare items can also be found through exploring the game's vast open-world.
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Bethesda first teased "Skyrim" on Switch at the console's initial announcement back in October of last year. The developer later confirmed it in January during the console's big reveal in January and fans have been eagerly waiting ever since. It won't be the only Bethesda game on the Switch for long.
During this week's Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo also announced that two more Bethesda games will be added to the Switch's game library. "Doom" and "Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus" will be making their way to the platform.
During the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles back in June, Nintendo has expressed their intention of bringing every AAA game release to the Switch. The plan is to supplement the steady flow of first-party games with top-of-the-line games and franchises from other developers.
"We've been very thoughtful in making sure we have a strong cadence of launches that are going to keep our fans engaged, going to drive hardware, and continue to propel us forward," said Nintendo of America's president and chief operating officer Reggie Fils-Aime. "And certainly as we think back to Wii U, that's one of the things that we didn't do as effectively."
