While running the game undocked, on the console, the game runs at a resolution of 720p which is more than enough for the small screen of the Switch. Skyrim on the #NintendoSwitch in its full glory /bMghzXurIN- Dennis the Minecraft YouTuber November 17, 2017 We've reached out to Bethesda for comment on the lack of mods on Nintendo's platform and we'll update the article once we get new information. The PC version and even the Xbox and PlayStation versions of the game support mods out of the box while the Nintendo Switch edition is stuck with the vanilla experience. ModsĬertainly, the biggest difference you'll find in the game while comparing it to other platforms is the unfortunate lack of mods. The Nintendo Switch Edition of the game differs from the original Skyrim from 2011 and Skyrim Special Edition in a handful of ways. While more impressive titles have been announced or already ported to the system, it's still fascinating nonetheless. When Nintendo revealed the Nintendo Switch console 8 months ago, the biggest eyebrow-raising thing was the fact that it could run Skyrim.
After a very long wait, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch is finally here, and here is everything different about it.įor the first time in history, Skyrim is officially running on a handheld device.