How to Upgrade to the Skyrim Anniversary Edition


If you're tempted by the appeal of the Skyrim Anniversary Edition thanks to its heavily reduced upgrade cost, we don't blame you! Bethesda is also offering the anniversary upgrade at a reduced cost for anyone who already owns the Skyrim Special Edition.

It's probably safe to assume that everyone has owned a copy of Skyrim at some point and the anniversary upgrade is available regardless of whether you own the Special Edition on disc or digitally.

Skyrim Anniversary Edition Upgrade

Here's how to get your hands on the upgrade across each platform. Be aware that on each platform, you will be able to purchase the add-on whether you own a copy of the game or not. Please make sure you own a disc or digital version of the Skyrim Special Edition before purchasing the upgrade.

If you do not own a copy, just purchase the outright Anniversary Edition which is available for $49.99 / €54.99 / £47.99.

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Xbox Series X / S

To upgrade your copy of Skyrim on Xbox you need to head to the Microsoft Store on your console or online. Search for the Special Edition of the game (that you need to already own) and in the add-ons section, you can see the Anniversary Edition upgrade option at its reduced cost.

PlayStation 5

When looking to upgrade your copy of Skyrim on PS5, head to the PS Store and head to the Special Edition store page. Scroll down and find the DLC available for the game and the Anniversary Edition upgrade will be available here.

Steam

When upgrading on PC, the Skyrim Anniversary Edition add-on has its own page. From here, you can purchase the upgrade for its reduced cost. Alternatively, you can head to the Skyrim Special Edition store page and find the add-on in the available DLC instead.

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