Why Skyrim Anniversary Edition's Steam Reviews Are Still Mixed

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition update was released on November 11, 2021, exactly 10 years to the day since the original release of the game, and the Steam user reviews for the new edition, both recent and all-time, still show as mixed. Despite containing a fair amount of additional content and all of Skyrim's DLC packs, the release has not been especially well-received, which is at odds with the acclaim the game has garnered since its original release in 2011. In fact, the Special Edition of the game still sits at «Very Positive» ratings out of over 100,000 reviews.

Skyrim Anniversary Edition was Bethesda's latest rerelease of the game, bringing many enhancements such as improved graphics and faster loading times for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. It also granted players free access to all of the mods on the Skyrim Creation Club, a service that allowed the purchase of select items, features, and content for the game. This included new missions, weapons, and game mechanics, such as a survival mode and the ability to go fishing.

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The reviews of the update on Steam are mixed, suggesting that, while some players are enjoying their latest ventures into Tamriel, others are unhappy with the new release. Many of the positive reviews express enjoyment of the new content, but the negative reviews describe issues with mods breaking as a result of the release and accuse developer Bethesda of going for a cheap cash grab. A Skyrim developer warned that mods would be broken by the update, and this is one of the most-criticized aspects of the release.

Skyrim has been released 7 times in the last 10 years, including the Legendary