The release of Skyrim for Nintendo Switch 2 has sparked a storm of criticism from players

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim arrived on Switch 2, but the long-awaited release quickly turned into a disappointment. Users of Nintendo's new console report that the version of the iconic RPG is in a critical state and falls short of modern performance standards.

Following its December 9th release, social media has been flooded with complaints about critical input lag: every action, whether character movement or attacks, is processed with a noticeable delay of around half a second. The game's size also raises concerns: the remastered edition takes up over 50 gigabytes, while the original Switch port weighed in at around 15 GB. Resolution and frame rate have also caused outrage, as Skyrim runs at 1080p and 30 fps, which feels particularly outdated compared to other games that boast significantly higher performance on the same platform.

Additional frustration has been fueled by the confusing update process. Users admit they struggled for a long time to figure out how to upgrade to the new version and have even started sharing their own instructions to help others. The overall picture, according to gamers, doesn't justify the upgrade cost: upgrading to the Anniversary Edition for Switch costs $20, while purchasing a new copy would cost $60.

The situation is exacerbated by the fact that this isn't the first time such a controversy has erupted. Bethesda faced a similar wave of criticism this fall after the release of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, and many players fear the company hasn't learned from its previous mistakes.