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Skyrim Update Boosts Performance and Visuals on Switch

2/22/2026

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Bethesda released update 1.2 for Skyrim: Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.
The update adds display modes—60fps performance and 30fps visuals—and fixes bugs and input latency.
Input lag improved from 293 ms to 218.5 ms.
The performance mode stays at 60fps but can drop in busy scenes, while the visuals mode runs at 1440p with reduced image quality.
The update shows Bethesda's responsiveness to player feedback and significantly enhances gameplay.

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Bethesda released update 1.2 for Skyrim: Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.
The update adds display modes—60fps performance and 30fps visuals—and fixes bugs and input latency.
Input lag improved from 293 ms to 218.5 ms.
The performance mode stays at 60fps but can drop in busy scenes, while the visuals mode runs at 1440p with reduced image quality.
The update shows Bethesda's responsiveness to player feedback and significantly enhances gameplay.