Following The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s Switch 2 port backlash, Bethesda has finally delivered major fixes to the game.
Bethesda expanded the platform list of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim once again in late 2025, bringing the almost 15-year-old RPG to the Nintendo Switch 2. However, the launch was met with major criticisms from users, as the port was found to have extremely high input lag, choppy frame rates, crashes, and other problems. Bethesda quickly responded, saying that it is investigating the reports. Today, it delivered a big update that seems to fix most of the pain points.
The Skyrim Switch 2 Update 1.2’s biggest feature is the option to select performance modes. Players can find these in the Display Settings now, which offer 60 Hz “Prioritize Visuals” and 30 Hz “Prioritize Performance” options. Both are available in handheld and docked modes too. It’s unclear what resolution these modes utilize now.
Players are saying that the performance is finally “rock solid” on both modes following the update. This is an important change considering that the Switch 2 port only managed to run at 30 FPS, just like the original Switch release.
Keep in mind that the input lag issues have also been largely resolved thanks to an earlier update. This one is focused on the performance and other fixing issues on the port.
The update also resolves crashes related to quests, audio, and spells, and even one related to “rapidly selecting ‘Load’ multiple times in the pause menu.” The widely reported blue aspen trees and flickering water bugs have also been squashed.
The complete changelog for this Skyrim Switch 2 Update 1.2 can be found here.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is a $59.99 purchase on the Nintendo Switch 2, while owners of the same edition on the original Switch receive it as a free upgrade. Skyrim Special Edition owners also have a $19.99 upgrade available.
Don’t forget that Bethesda has three more of its games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Hopefully, those ports fare better at launch.