Skyrim Switch eShop Sale Cuts 60% Off for 15th Anniversary, Ends Dec. 2
Skyrim is 60% off on Nintendo Switch in the US, dropping to $19.99 from Nov. 11 to Dec. 2 as Bethesda marks the game's 15th anniversary.
Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim turns 15 this week, and Nintendo is marking the occasion with a Switch eShop discount. According to Nintendo Life, the US price of the original release drops by 60% to $19.99.
Nintendo Life quotes Nintendo of America as saying the sale starts Nov. 11 at 9am PT and lasts until Dec. 2 at 11:59pm PT. That gives shoppers roughly three weeks to pick it up.
What the sale covers
The discount applies to the original Switch release of the game. Nintendo Life notes that, at least for now, the sale does not seem to include the Anniversary Edition in the US.
The outlet adds that anyone who already owns the Anniversary Edition gets a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version of the game. The sources provided do not say anything about pricing in other regions, so readers outside the US should check their own eShop.
Bethesda's anniversary bundle
Separately, Bethesda has released an Anniversary Creation Bundle for Xbox, PC and PlayStation. This is not part of the Switch sale. According to Bethesda's announcement, dated Nov. 11, it gathers five Creations from its Verified Creators.
The company describes the themes as a cause worth fighting for, a new companion, forgotten depths, powerful weapons and a new home. Details from the post include:
- A faction storyline with multiple endings, from the creators of "Lordbound," set around Orcish strongholds.
- A follower named Kaitryn Fair-Shadows, voiced by Chloe Elmore, who can be romanced and married.
- Two dungeons from The Elder Scrolls Online, Stone Garden and Frostvault, reimagined for Skyrim.
- A Dwemer ruin quest that unlocks a hand cannon tied to the Archery skill tree.
- Shadetree Lodge, a home just outside Riften with crafting stations and a private fishing spot.
Bethesda says the bundle leaves the Creation Menu on Dec. 12.
What it means for you
If you have been waiting to try Skyrim on Switch, the US deal lasts until the night of Dec. 2 Pacific time. Check which version you are buying, since the Anniversary Edition does not appear to be discounted for now. The Creations bundle is for Xbox, PC and PlayStation only, and the Dec. 12 removal date is the one to watch if you want it.
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Quick answers
How much is Skyrim on Switch during the sale?
In the US, Nintendo Life reports the price falls to $19.99, a 60% cut on the original release.
When does the Skyrim eShop sale end?
It ends Dec. 2 at 11:59pm PT, according to a Nintendo of America statement quoted by Nintendo Life.
Does the sale include the Anniversary Edition?
Not in the US, at least for now, according to Nintendo Life. Owners of that edition do get a free Switch 2 upgrade.
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