--- title: "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/" description: "Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® on Nintendo Switch lets you live another life, in another world…anytime, anywhere." author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2017-11-17 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-nintendo-switch.jpg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim.md" --- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® | Nintendo Switch Releases | NintendoReporters [![The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-nintendo-switch.jpg "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-nintendo-switch.jpg)Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® on **Nintendo Switch** lets you live another life, in another world…anytime, anywhere. The open-world adventure from Bethesda Game Studios® where you can be anyone and do anything, now allows you to go anywhere – at home or on the go. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® for Nintendo Switch includes all-new exclusive features like motion control for combat and lockpicking, outfits and gear from The Legend of Zelda franchise, and **amiibo** (sold separately) compatibility. ![video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9NZrQsGYnIY/maxresdefault.jpg)Please enable JavaScriptplay-rounded-fill 01:04 [Link](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/) ### [](#an-ancient-evil-awakens)An ancient evil awakens Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned, and the future of Skyrim hangs in the balance. As Dragonborn, the prophesied hero born with the power of The Voice, you are the only one who can stand against them. ### [](#an-open-world-fantasy-epic)An open-world fantasy epic Create your own custom character and do virtually anything you want. Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities, and use all-new motion controls exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version to battle with melee weapons, aim your bow, or pick locks. ### [](#become-legendary)Become legendary Use items and attire from The Legend of Zelda on your quest! Take down enemies with the Master Sword, protect yourself with the Hylian Shield or look heroic in the Champion’s Tunic. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® for Nintendo Switch also includes all official add-ons – Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn. ### [](#gain-gear-with-amiibo)Gain gear with amiibo You can tap compatible The Legend of Zelda character amiibo (sold separately) once daily for the chance to gain gear inspired by the series\*! You can also tap other compatible amiibo to receive a chest of loot, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of the game. Live another life, in another world…anytime, anywhere in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® on Nintendo Switch. ### Release info - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® Release date 2017-11-17 00:00:00 Publisher Bethesda Demo available DLC available Max players 1 Age rating 18 NS Online support Game code HACPAF3CA Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages english, spanish, french, german, italian, russian, chinese Genres action, rpg ### Nintendo eShop - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® [EUR 59.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/NL/nl/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 59.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/BE/nl/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 59.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/DE/de/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 59.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/FR/fr/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [GBP 52.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/GB/en/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [US$59.99](https://www.nintendo.com/US/store/products/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) JP¥76.78 [83,99 CAD](https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 59.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/IT/it/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [MX$1,699.00](https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 59.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/PT/pt/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [59,99 €](https://ec.nintendo.com/SK/sk/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 59.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/ES/es/titles/70010000003087/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A €59.99 N/A N/A Show me all prices! 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