Bethesda has officially announced the launch of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for Nintendo Switch 2 along with the contents of the Anniversary Edition and some exclusive Nintendo items. The port will be bundled with the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and the Champion’s Tunic, all of which are part of The Legend of Zelda series. However, along with this announcement, heavy criticism has been directed towards the developers by gamers who are displeased with playing at 30 frames per second and also having to deal with input lag issues.

It seems like Skyrim has come back to continue with its cycle again now that the issue is over. The official account of The Elder Scrolls confirmed that the legendary RPG was going to be available in a native version for Nintendo Switch 2. But this is not just a matter of a simple port, the whole content of the Anniversary Edition is included, which means the entire creation club content, survival mode, fishing, and so on. Besides, as a little gift for the Nintendo fans, Link’s famous Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and blue Champion’s Tunic could be right on the spot in Tamriel. Although the crossover is a bit deep, it is still easy to justify. Dragons, demons, and a hero with a legendary blade… it all fits together nicely.

The only issue that remains is performance, which is a major concern that players express online. There have been countless reports and artists who have worked on the product, claiming that the Switch 2 edition has been limited to 30 FPS. Additionally, there are some who suggest that the input lag is actually worse than that of the original 2017 Nintendo Switch version. This does not paint a very flattering picture for a next-gen console upgrade. A user who goes by the name of BurgSkeletal made a very direct comparison and stated, “I just tested both and I can see why this is a free upgrade.” Ouch.

The comments to the announcement largely reflect this discontent. It is not only a matter of a few hardcore gamers who go after high frame rates. The demand for 60 FPS has almost become a standard. User CannonAdams7567 bluntly stated: “Make it 60fps, and you got a deal. Until then, Nope.” OperatorLewski was even more blunt: “Make that mf 60fps.” The prevailing sentiment is like that everywhere. It is an age when the Switch 2 provides other titles with smooth 60 FPS, and players think that Bethesda is selling them an inferior product. BurgSkeletal echoed this point when he remarked, “This is not 2017 anymore. Nintendo fans are getting 60 FPS games now… Well, so the times have changed.”

As for the input lag, this appears to be the actual issue for a lot of people to the point of not being willing to buy the game. User dchronus stated, “I will add my voice to that of those asking you to rectify the input lag. I don’t usually care about a bit of lag in games but this is just awful.” Another user, Br8kfastHolding, tersely phrased it: “That lag though!? That’s insane. Glad I saw reviews online before ‘upgrading’. why would I pay $30 to make the game worse?” It is a very sensible question. The situation regarding upgrades is also a source of confusion. It seems that if you own the Anniversary Edition DLC on the original Switch you get the new version for Switch 2 for free. If that is not the case you will have to purchase it. However, with these technical problems, the value for money is very unclear at best.

In addition to the performance issues, the classic Skyrim meme made its required appearance. User Rey humorously asked, “What’s this, the 20th time you’ve released Skyrim now?” And of course, the eternal question about The Elder Scrolls VI surfaced again with assm0nk177327 inquiring, “where’s 6, Todd.” It’s just the natural cycle of Skyrim life. New port, same old questions.

There is also some side talk about other Bethesda ports. The conversation shifted to the upcoming Fallout 4 Switch 2 version, with Mrtrollza asking, “will fallout 4 on switch 2 be 30 fps not looking good so far.” BurgSkeletal gave a dire prediction saying, “The Fallout 4 port on Switch 2 is gonna be atrocious.” So, this Skyrim release is, in a sense, setting a worrying precedent for players.

Wait, what was I saying? Oh right, the Zelda stuff. That part is actually really nice! For players who are able to overlook the performance issues—or perhaps when Bethesda miraculously issues a patch—the chance to be the Hero of Hyrule while running around Solitude is an awesome, fan-servicey extra. It’s a bona fide exclusive that you won’t find on PlayStation or Xbox.