Of course, Bethesda made a proper next-gen version of Skyrim that brings nostalgia without the loading and graphical pains. The developer did not disappoint with the latest edition of their most ported game of all time with hundreds of tweaks. Not only did graphics see an improvement, but it contains all official DLCs and brand-new additional ones. The Load Screen covers what features have the team ready to jump back in for another hundred hours of intense Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition.

More than a few years have passed since we played Skyrim, and having a next-gen version will make reliving even the simple moments interesting. Dynamic lighting and texturing bring new life throughout all of Skyrim that mix classic story arcs with exquisite details. The gorgeous view of Skyrim seen while making it up to the treacherous mountain path to High Hrothgar has never looked better without the help of any available sky mods, texture packs, and more. Even choosing between helping the love endeavors of Sven or Faendal has taken a new life, with detailed character models of the groveling lovers.

The Anniversary edition does not just improve graphics; Bethesda also incorporated entire storylines and side quests. According to an official Skyrim Anniversary edition article, the game includes all official DLCs Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn. However, the added content from Saints and Seducers, along with the extra Survival Mode, bring new content and gameplay for those who have experienced all of Skyrim’s vast world already. The Load Screen team loves the Survivor mode because it feels like Skyrim the Valheim edition, the recent indie by Iron Gates Studio because it has fishing and harsh endurance mechanics that include eating regularly.

There is one downside with the latest installment of Skyrim: not all mods will transfer. The game has been around for a decade with an available modification tool, so thousands of players created mods for it. Unfortunately, some of those add-ons now rely on code that is not compatible with the Anniversary Edition. However, any player-made content support could work itself into further updates of the title. At least our favorite sassy companion in the “Sofia – the Funny Fully Voiced Follower” mod by John Jarvis and Christine Slagman made the cut.

It is 2021, and Bethesda has released an updated version of its most ported game of all time: Skyrim, but they include a ton of content worth experiencing. The graphics overhaul alone will bring plenty of fans, and the developers have improved and revised hours of gameplay, bringing the ten-year-old game into the next-generation era. While this is not Elder Scrolls 6, it is a worthy continuation of a franchise favorite. The Dragonborn rides again!

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition

·         Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

·         Developer: Bethesda Game Studios

·         Publisher:  Bethesda Softworks

·         Release Date: 11/11/2021

·         Played on: PC