

Very generally, Survival Mode changes the game to make nearly every aspect of Skyrim more difficult. Those who have played Fallout 4's Survival Mode will be familiar with the general mechanics of Skyrim's, but there's a few differences owing to each game's setting. It was free for a short period of time, but has since cost 500 CC Credits (about $5 depending on how many CC Credits were purchased at once). For instance, the free Survival Mode Creation released back in 2017. Much of the Anniversary Content isn't technically new, it's just never been offered all at once before. Related: Skyrim's Night Sky: Constellations, Moons, & Lights Explained

Skyrim Anniversary Edition comes bundled with over 500 Creations items to expand the game's content, which might provide Skyrim veterans reasons to return if they haven't picked up Skyrim in a while. Owners of the Special Edition will also receive a new quest line, Saints & Seducers, new Rare Curios to be purchased from the roaming Khajiit Caravans, and the new fishing mechanics. Survival Mode is a nice free addition to the Special Edition, but the selected Creations pale in comparison to what's included in the new Anniversary Edition. Purchasing the Anniversary Edition isn't necessary for getting some new goodies, though, because a selection of Creations will be released for free to owners of Skyrim Special Edition, including a well-loved Survival Mode.

This new version of the iconic RPG is bolstered by every Creation Club item yet released for Skyrim, as well as all three DLC expansions. November 11 marks the 10th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and developer and publisher Bethesda is celebrating the occasion by releasing an Anniversary Edition.
