Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Release Date, Platforms & Details

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Another edition of Skyrim is coming out in the form of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition. We have the Skyrim Anniversary Edition release date, platforms, and more.

Are you ready to play Skyrim... again? I know you are, we all are, we ALWAYS are. Ready to marry Lydia all over again. But we're not talking about the simple Skyrim edition, that's child's play. Today, we're talking about the Skyrim Anniversary Edition.

By the way, gamescom was yesterday. Did you miss any news? If so, catch up now:

When Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Release Date?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition will release on November 11, 2021. The game will feature a bunch of cool stuff, and there will also be a celebration on Bethesda's YouTube and Twitch Channels. During the celebration on November 11, the London Symphonic Orchestra and London Voices Choir will be playing the music of Skyrim. In addition, Skyrim Museum will open – a place dedicated to Skyrim-inspired fan creations. If you want to submit something to be featured in the museum, you can jump through to their website here.

What is in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

  • The full Skyrim Special Edition game
  • All three DLC Packs (Dawnguard, Hearthfire, & Dragonborn)
  • 500 Pieces of Creation Club Content
  • A new fishing mechanic has been added to the game
  • The Skyrim Museum will open on the same day

Which Platforms will Skyrim Anniversary Edition Release On?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition will release on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with backwards compatibility on next-gen consoles. This new version of the game does not seem to be releasing on Nintendo Switch or PC, though we expect some kind of announcement soon, as this would be truly bizarre if it were to be true.

Is Skyrim Anniversary Edition Next-Gen?

No, Skyrim Anniversary Edition is not a next-gen version of the game. Skyrim Anniversary Edition is simply releasing on Xbox One and PS4, and will be available as backwards compatible on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but it will not be a full-on next-gen experience. Disappointed? Yeah, so are we...

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