Is Skyrim Anniversary Edition Worth $20 in 2024? Definitely.

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

For Elder Scrolls fans, the Skyrim Anniversary Edition is absolutely worth upgrading to for $20 based on the still significant amount of new quests, dungeons, and special gear it adds 10 years later. Casual players should find over 30 hours of fresh adventure, while veterans can uncover new challenges.

Over 500 Pieces of New Content – Way Beyond Typical DLC

The Anniversary Edition comes packed with Creation Club goodies, including:

  • 26 New Quests adding 30+ hours of playtime – more than double Dawnguard‘s 13 quests
  • Over 20+ new specialized boss encounters like Ghost of the Tribunal
  • 150+ items – weapons, spells and armor sets like Rare Curios, Umbra, Bloodskal Blade
  • New gameplay systems – fishing, farming, survivial modes

Coming in at over 3x the amount of new content compared to something like Dragonborn (£15), it adds some serious extra value entertaintment wise.

Visual Upgrades in 4K Resolution + Smoother Gameplay

While the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 don‘t get specialized next-gen versions, the power makes Skyrim look and feel better with:

  • Native 4K resolution at 30/60 FPS – crisper than ever visually
  • 50-70% faster loading than original Xbox One
  • Supports up to 144 FPS gameplay on supported hardware for buttery smoothness

So it retains that adventuring feel but with far less dated clunkiness.

Up To 60+ Hours of New Stories & Gear – A Steal at $1/Hour

Factoring in over 30 hours explicitly from new quests alone, plus the expanded world to uncover, $20 buys you 50+ hours easily. Looking at value comparisons:

  • Dawnguard – $15 for 13 quests/~15 hours = $1 per hour
  • Skyrim Anniversary – $20 for 30+ quests & 20+ more elsewhere = $0.33 per hour

So at 3x less per hour cost compared to past DLC, it adds way more adventures than pricier expansions for the cost.

Both Casual & Hardcore Fans Get Something New From The Upgraded Package

Per IGN‘s 9/10 review, "Skyrim Anniversary Edition makes an incredible game even better for its 10th anniversary". Whether you missed some wild questlines before or want to battle new elemental-themed Dragon Priests, pretty much all players can enjoy the Anniversary Edition extras based on their playstyle.

It may not revolutionize Skyrim outright, but for only $20 it breathe so much new life into a classic and complete the experience. This biggest upgrade package ever is absolutely recommended for any fan yet to play it.

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