This question depends entirely on the players themselves. There aren't a lot of details about the next-gen update, but the official FAQ promises enhanced visuals and lightning-fast loading times, among others. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/Series S owners who have the Special Edition or plan to buy 'Skyrim Anniversary Edition' are getting a free next-gen upgrade for their consoles. Read Also: 'Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' is Getting a Board Game: Bethesda and Modiphius Entertainment Collaborates What About A Next-Gen Upgrade? Lastly, here's one for the Trophy hunters: all of your achievements and trophy progress will be transported onto the Anniversary Edition from the Special Edition, except if you're upgrading to the PS5 version from the PS4.

However, players who are upgrading to the Anniversary Edition have been issued a warning: the update could break a lot of mods, especially those who use the plugin Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE). Photo taken from Skyrim Special Edition Steam page Originally, these developer-approved mods are available for purchase via premium Credits if you own the Special Edition. Since Bethesda is bundling all of the Creation Club content into this new 'Skyrim' package, the Anniversary Edition will come with roughly 500 pieces of new content-including weapons, spells, dungeons, quests, and bosses, reports Eurogamer.įor the uninitiated, Creation Club is the name of a pool of 'Skyrim' mods officially curated by Bethesda themselves. What's New In 'Skyrim Anniversary Edition?' 'Skyrim Anniversary Edition' will launch on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on November 11. But for those who buy the anniversary edition of the game, you'll only need to spend an extra 20 bucks. People who buy 'Skyrim Anniversary Edition' will be gaining access to Creation Club add-ons for free, which might be good considering that these add-ons would cost as much as $150 to buy individually.īasically, these add-ons are Bethesda-approved 'Skyrim' mods which some players might or might not like. Here is an official trailer from Bethesda:

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