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Skyrim on Switch 2 Gets the Patch Everyone Asked For: a 60Hz / Performance Option

By Gameforce Team
Feb 17, 2026
5 min read
Skyrim on Switch 2 Gets the Patch Everyone Asked For: a 60Hz / Performance Option

Bethesda released a Switch 2 update for Skyrim that adds a 60 Hz mode with a “Prioritize Visuals” vs “Prioritize Performance” toggle, plus a raft of stability/performance fixes.

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What it means for gamers: portable Skyrim finally starts matching modern expectations. If Switch 2 is your “actual-life console” (commutes, couch, travel), smoother performance matters more than screenshots—and this patch makes the handheld version feel less like a compromise.

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