It’s been 14 years since its original release, but Skyrim is back in the news for conquer a new platform. Bethesda’s RPG has arrived by surprise on Nintendo Switch 2 through a improved version of its Anniversary Edition (free for those who had the game in the first hybrid) that includes new features and content inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Fans were quick to celebrate the news with comments of joy and some jokes about the number of revivals that this work set on the continent of Tamriel has experienced. However, first impressions are not exactly ideal and already There are complaints about game performance and input lag that occurs with the Joy-Con 2.
According to the numerous publications that have been shared on social networks following the launch on Nintendo Switch 2, the problems of the new version of Skyrim They don’t affect everyone. Even so, the experience that some players are experiencing is so bad that many have hastily connected to Reddit to warn other users of the current state of the RPG in the hybrid: “Not only the graphics are just a little better and the framerate still at 30 FPS (what the f*cks), but there are also one second delay after each input controller,” writes Dr_Moustachio. “I knew Bethesda was never great at optimization, but this is an absurdly poor effort. Honestly, I prefer playing the Switch 1 version, which at least didn’t feel so slow…”
There are those who are more critical of Bethesda’s RPG, valuing the Nintendo Switch 2 version as an experience that is not worth buying, at least for the moment. “There were a few posts about this, so I tested it and confirmed that This game is basically unplayable in its current state“, publishes No-Performance8168. “The input lag It’s horrendous. I have tested on a laptop and with the Pro 2 controller, and there is a noticeable delay from the input and until the response occurs. If you already own the Anniversary Edition, it’s free so you can check it out for yourself, but if you’ve been waiting for a Switch 2 version to release to purchase it, WAIT BECAUSE IT’S FUCKING BROKEN“.
Bethesda has not yet addressed the complaints and, as is usual in this type of situation, users have set to work to solve, as far as possible, the most significant problems in the game. Therefore, players like Whiteguy1x have shared tips that can slightly minimize what is happening on Nintendo Switch 2: “Skyrim on Switch 2 has a faulty setting activated by default. Disable gesture attacks in the game settings menu and it should be back to how it should be. I post this because I see a lot of people with this problem. I had it too, but I read a helpful comment that gave me a clue.”
What’s new in Skyrim on Nintendo Switch 2
We repeat it once again: the problems with Skyrim on Nintendo Switch 2 do not affect all players and there are those who are enjoying their journey through Tamriel without major difficulties. In fact, there are those who value Bethesda’s recent relaunch for implementing resolution improvements of the game compared to the original Switch, reductions in loading times and compatibility with new Joy-Con 2 (including the possibility of playing with the mouse mode of said devices).
All this, as we have mentioned above in this same news, is completed with exclusive Nintendo content inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A set of extras that includes the Master Swordhe Escudo Hyliano and the Champion’s Tunic as equipment for our Dragonborn. The same happens with the Amiibowhich maintain their compatibility with this new version.
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