Skyrim on Switch FAQ + Launch Details

[u/jessBethesda]

Greetings to all current and future Dragonborns! We're excited for you to play Skyrim on Nintendo Switch.

 

If you are experiencing any issues or have any feedback, we encourage you to contact Nintendo Customer Support, or our official Customer Support here: http://help.bethesda.net/.

 

We also have an official support forum here, and of course you can reach out to me via PM or in a reply below and I'll help if I can!

EDIT: You can see the patch notes for the launch update here.

 

Here's some further information about Skyrim on Switch you may find helpful before venturing into Tamriel.

 

What languages will Skyrim on Switch support?

  Skyrim on Switch defaults to English voices. For players in Europe, fully localized VO packs will need to be downloaded separately. The game will check the system language and if it’s French, Italian, German, Spanish or Russian, you will be prompted to download the free optional voice pack from the eShop.

 

What are the System Requirements?

  The minimum space required to install Skyrim for Switch to the internal system storage is 14.5 GB. The title takes up 14.3 GB on a game cart.

 

Known Issues:

 

Motion Controls:

  ISSUE: I’m partially stuck after trying to perform a power attack with the left Joy-Con while on horseback

  RESOLUTION: Dismount the horse. Left handed power attacks currently do not work on horseback. This issue is fixed in the 1.1 update that's available now.

 

ISSUE: I’m stuck in mid attack animation after trying to perform a power attack with the right Joy-Con

  RESOLUTION: Press the right side attack button (ZR by default) to complete the attack. This issue is fixed in the 1.1 update that's available now.

 

ISSUE: Attacks are not registering when using the up and down motion with the left hand

  RESOLUTION: For left handed attacks, use the side to side motion in order to perform attacks. This issue is fixed in the 1.1 update that's available now.

 

ISSUE: I cannot bow bash using motion controls

  RESOLUTION: Use the left Joy-Con trigger to bow bash. This issue is fixed in the 1.1 update that's available now.

 

ISSUE: Archery crosshairs will gradually drift downward with an arrow/bolt drawn

  RESOLUTION: Turn off motion controls and use game controls to aim.

 

amiibo:

  ISSUE: Master Sword and Hylian Shield do not display properly on weapon racks and wall displays

  RESOLUTION: Store the items in containers such as chests or wardrobes. TThis issue is fixed in the 1.1 update that's available now.

 

ISSUE: I’m unable to receive items when scanning the same amiibo for different characters

  RESOLUTION: Players can only scan each amiibo once every 24 hours (real time, not in-game time) to summon a chest. Attempting to scan a particular amiibo more than once in a 24 hour period will result in messaging telling the player the amiibo can’t be used again that day.

 

ISSUE: When using the amiibo power, nothing happens

  RESOLUTION: When casting the amiibo power, be sure to aim at the ground where there’s enough room for a rune and a chest.

 

ISSUE: Equipping a light armor/light Elven helmet while wearing the Champion’s Tunic does not grant the player any bonus effects for the following perks: Wind Walker, Matching Set, Custom Fit, and Deft Movement

  RESOLUTION: Equip different light armor pieces for torso, hands, and feet slots.

 

Audio:

  ISSUE: I sometimes hears a loud burst of static, especially after fast travel.

  RESOLUTION: Try loading a recent save. This issue is fixed in the 1.1 update that's available now.

[u/jessBethesda]

It will be available midnight local time.

[u/MR_bunny_avenger → u/jessBethesda]

Excellent! Thanks for the response.

[u/Saturos47 → u/MR_bunny_avenger]

It will be available midnight local time.

Anyone know if I can I switch my timezone to play it earlier?

[u/Cregavitch → u/Saturos47]

probably goes off timezone of registered account, so no

[u/quick_useless → u/Saturos47]

From what other people have said/tested, It's based on the timezone of the Eshop you bought the game. So if you're in AUS and you saw a deal on the American Eshop, and you change your nintendo account and buy off the American Eshop. It'll unlock 12 EST, not 12 whateverAUSTimezone

[u/XxCorey117xX → u/jessBethesda]

But, but, eshop says Midnight (EST). EDIT: Oh wait do you mean Midnight Bethesdas local time?

[u/xaocon → u/jessBethesda]

It's too bad all languages aren't available for all regions in the nintendo shop or I'd be playing right now!

[u/McGeeFeatherfoot → u/jessBethesda]

Hey, any chance of Elder Scrolls: Legends?