The Elder Scrolls® Online

Season One launched on July 8, 2026, bringing a wealth of new content, including a new Thieves Guild questline and the introduction of the Class Mastery System. Additionally, players enjoyed a free trial of ESO Plus starting August 20, allowing access to numerous DLC packs and exclusive rewards.

• New Content: The Season One update introduced a new Thieves Guild questline in Glenumbra, featuring daily story quests and challenges. Additionally, the Class Mastery System added new passive skills for each of the seven classes, enhancing character builds.
  • Sheogorath Takes a Holiday Questline: Launched on July 29, this series of six story quests featured Sheogorath and unique rewards.
  • Dynamic Encounters System: New multi-stage world events were introduced, enhancing gameplay in overland zones.
• Major Gameplay Changes: The Challenge Difficulty System allowed players to customize their combat experience with four difficulty levels, while a significant redesign of the Werewolf skill line improved transformations and abilities.
• Seasonal Events: The Zeal of Zenithar event returned from June 24 to July 8, featuring exclusive rewards, and the Whitestrake’s Mayhem event ran from August 5 to August 12, offering bonus Alliance Points and Experience Points.
• Balance Adjustments: The introduction of new passives for each class, including Templar, Sorcerer, and Dragonknight, aimed to improve combat effectiveness, while various adjustments were made to skills such as Dragonknight's Seething Fury and Nightblade's Strife.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Players gained access to a Craft Bag for unlimited crafting material storage and doubled bank space during the ESO Plus free trial, alongside various player experience enhancements.

The Night Market global launch on April 29, 2026, marked a significant update for The Elder Scrolls Online, introducing a new event zone filled with PvE challenges and rewards. This update coincided with the launch of the Tamriel Tomes system, a new battlepass-like feature that allows players to unlock in-game rewards through gameplay. Additionally, the refresh of the Dragonknight class and the introduction of the Challenge Difficulty system enhanced gameplay depth.

• New Content:

  • The Night Market Event Zone: A new PvE zone featuring unique challenges, available from April 29 to June 17, 2026.
  • Season Zero Launch: The inaugural season introduced new gameplay content and features, starting on April 2, 2026.
  • Update 49 Launch: Released on March 9, 2026, featuring a refreshed Dragonknight class and player experience improvements.
  • Four Classic DLCs Added: Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood became part of the base game for all players.

• Gameplay Mechanics:

  • Tamriel Tomes System: A new system for earning in-game collectibles and rewards through challenges.
  • Challenge Difficulty System: Players can opt for increased difficulty levels in overland content, enhancing the challenge.
  • Subclassing System: Introduced in June 2025, allowing players to customize character builds by mixing class skills.

• Balance Changes:

  • Dragonknight Class Improvements: Significant adjustments to abilities and visuals were made in Update 49.
  • Sustaining Werewolf Form: The cost to maintain Werewolf form out of combat was reduced to zero, enhancing gameplay for Werewolves.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Night Market Launch: Opened on April 29, 2026, offering various activities and rewards until June 17.
  • Anniversary Jubilee Event: Celebrated the game's anniversary with a 100% XP boost and various rewards from April 2 to April 15, 2026.

The Elder Scrolls Online saw the Gold Road Chapter launch on June 3, 2024, introducing the new West Weald zone and the innovative Scribing system, which allows players to create custom abilities. This chapter also concluded the mystery of the Forgotten Prince, adding significant new content. Additionally, the Update 44 Base-Game Patch arrived on October 28, 2024, bringing further enhancements, including the introduction of new companions and the Golden Pursuits reward system.

• New Content:

  • Gold Road Chapter: Launched on June 3, 2024, featuring the West Weald zone, new quests, and the Scribing system.
  • Fallen Banners Dungeon DLC: Released on January 9, 2025, including two new dungeons: Exiled Redoubt and Lep Seclusa.
  • Zerith-var, the Companion: Introduced as a new companion in Update 44 on October 28, 2024.
  • New Trial in West Weald: A new trial was added within the Gold Road Chapter, enhancing PvE content.

• New Systems/Mechanics:

  • Scribing System: Launched with Gold Road, enabling players to customize their skills.
  • Golden Pursuits Reward System: Introduced on October 28, allowing players to earn in-game items through various activities.

• Gameplay Improvements:

  • Increased Gold from Stolen Goods: During specific events, players received a 25% boost in gold from stolen goods.
  • New PvP Campaign: The Cyrodiil Champions Test Campaign launched on January 9, 2025, offering locked class builds for balanced competition.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Anniversary Jubilee Event: The 2025 event celebrated ESO's 11th birthday with new rewards and activities from April 3 to April 22, 2025.
  • Whitestrake’s Mayhem Event: Running from February 20 to March 4, 2025, this event featured a 100% boost to Alliance Points, XP, and Tel Var Stone gains.

The Scions of Ithelia DLC launched on March 11, 2024, introducing new dungeons and content, while the highly anticipated Gold Road Chapter was announced for June 2024. This year also featured the introduction of the new Arcanist class and the Scribing system, enhancing gameplay with fresh mechanics and customization options.

• Major DLC Releases:

  • Scions of Ithelia DLC launched on March 11, 2024, for PC/Mac and March 26 for consoles, adding new dungeon experiences.
  • Gold Road Chapter was announced for release on June 3, 2024, for PC/Mac and June 18 for consoles, featuring a new zone and questline.

• New Content Introduced:

  • Arcanist Class debuted in the Necrom Chapter on June 5, 2023, offering unique abilities and three skill lines.
  • Scribing System launched on January 18, 2024, enabling players to customize skills with new Grimoires.
  • New Trial: Lucent Citadel, a 12-player trial, introduced in the Gold Road Chapter.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • Infinite Archive PvE Activity was added on October 30, 2023, presenting players with an arena-like experience against waves of enemies.
  • New Group Finder Tool implemented on October 30, 2023, facilitating party creation for various activities.

• Seasonal Events:

  • The 10th Anniversary Celebration began in April 2024, featuring special events, rewards, and in-person activities in Amsterdam.
  • The Jester's Festival returned from March 28 to April 4, 2024, offering XP gains and unique quests.

• Balance Changes:

  • Quest XP & Gold Standardization was implemented on October 30, 2023, ensuring consistent rewards across quests.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Chapter was the highlight of Year 6, with its official release announced for June 5, 2023, for PC/Mac and June 20, 2023, for consoles. This year also saw the launch of the Scribes of Fate DLC, introducing the new dungeon Scrivener’s Hall on March 13, 2023, along with a host of new gameplay mechanics and content.

• New Class: The Arcanist Class debuted, featuring three unique skill lines: Herald of the Tome, Curative Runeforms, and Apocryphal Soldier, designed to enhance various gameplay styles.

  • New Combat Mechanic: The Crux system was introduced, allowing players to enhance abilities based on Crux generation.

• New Dungeons: Players explored two new dungeons, Bal Sunnar and Scrivener’s Hall, both offering unique challenges and boss mechanics.

  • Scrivener’s Hall featured temporal anomalies and unique mechanics testing player positioning.

• New Enemies: The chapter introduced several new Daedric creatures in Apocrypha, including Seekers, Lurkers, and Mind Terrors, enriching the game's lore and combat encounters.

• Seasonal Events: The 2023 Anniversary Jubilee Event celebrated the game's birthday from April 6 to April 18, offering cake and special rewards. The Season of the Dragon Celebration event ran in January, allowing players to defend the Khajiit home from dragon threats.

• Balance Changes: The Nix-Hound's Howl Set received buffs, increasing weapon and spell damage, while global event modifiers enhanced player experience during specific events.

High Isle Chapter was the standout release during this period, set to launch on June 6 for PC/Mac and Stadia, and June 21 for Xbox and PlayStation. This chapter introduced a new card game, Tales of Tribute, featuring a pivotal character named Brahgas, voiced by actor Billy Boyd. Additionally, Morrowind DLC became free for all players, allowing access to the Vvardenfell zone and storyline.

• New Content: A variety of new features and rewards were introduced.

  • Tales of Tribute Card Game launched with High Isle, offering unique gameplay experiences.
  • Players could earn the Palefrost Elk Fawn Pet and mount through pre-purchase rewards.
  • New unlockable patron decks themed around Tamriel's organizations were added.

• Gameplay Changes: Significant new mechanics were implemented to enhance gameplay.

  • Agent Cards Mechanics allowed players to manage agents in play more strategically.
  • The card game introduced Power as a Versatile Resource, usable for removing agents or converting into Prestige.
  • Players could win in Tales of Tribute by collecting 40 Prestige or gaining favor from all four patrons.

• Seasonal Events: Several notable events took place, enriching player engagement.

  • The Daedric War Celebration event provided bonus rewards and Event Tickets from January 20 to February 1.
  • The Witches Festival returned on October 21, offering unique collectibles and rewards.
  • The Bounties of Blackwood Event ran from September 30 to October 12, featuring exclusive rewards for Blackwood chapter owners.

• Balance Changes: Some adjustments were made to enhance player experience.

  • Rewards from Blackwood daily quests were doubled, improving incentive for participation.
  • 50% Off DLCs and Bundles were available during a promotional event.

• Performance Improvement: A Console Enhanced Version became available for free for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 players.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor launched on May 27, 2020, bringing players a chilling new adventure set in the First Era. Stonethorn DLC released on August 28, 2020, introducing two new dungeons: Stone Garden and Castle Thorn. In addition, players could pre-purchase the upcoming Blackwood Chapter starting on May 18, 2021, to receive exclusive in-game rewards.

• New Dungeons: The Stonethorn DLC added the Stone Garden and Castle Thorn dungeons.
• New Mounts and Pets: Players gained access to the Mossheart Indrik mount and the Deadlands Wamasu Pet as part of various events and pre-purchases.
  • Mossheart Indrik Mount: Acquired by collecting Mossheart berries during the event.
  • Nagahide Welwa Ravager Mount: Available upon pre-purchase of Blackwood.
• Anniversary Jubilee Event: Celebrated ESO’s 7th birthday, offering bonus XP and rewards starting on April 1, 2021.
• Event-Specific Rewards: Players earned valuable rewards through various events, including double XP and loot during the Jester’s Festival and Imperial City Celebration.
  • Jester's Festival: Featured special rewards and a 100% XP boost from March 25 to April 1, 2021.
  • Imperial City Celebration: Announced on September 3, 2020, with double rewards for participation.
• Gameplay Enhancements: Players experienced several boosts during events, such as double XP, increased loot from bosses, and enhanced rewards from daily quests.

Dragonhold DLC launched on October 21, 2019, wrapping up the Season of the Dragon storyline with a new zone, quests, and rewards. This update also introduced two new dungeons with the Harrowstorm DLC announced on February 5, 2020. Players can now explore the lawless region of Southern Elsweyr and enjoy a wealth of new content and seasonal events.

• New Zone: Southern Elsweyr became available, featuring unique quests, bosses, and delves as part of the Dragonhold DLC.
• New Dungeons: The Scalebreaker DLC added two new dungeons: Moongrave Fane and Lair of Maarselok.
• Anniversary Jubilee Event: The ESO Anniversary Jubilee celebrated the game's sixth anniversary from April 2 to April 14 with bonus XP and special rewards.
• Midyear Mayhem Event: This popular PvP event returned from January 23 to February 4, offering exclusive collectibles and bonus rewards.
• New Life Festival: The New Life Festival began on December 19, 2019, featuring unique daily quests and event-specific rewards.

The Elder Scrolls Online launched the significant Elsweyr Chapter on April 18, 2019, introducing a new zone, the Necromancer class, and the Sunspire Trial. This update also featured new Dragon Hunt events, a Daedric Artifacts system, and additional World Bosses, Delves, and Public Dungeons.

• New Class: The Necromancer Class became available, allowing players to explore new gameplay mechanics and abilities.
• New Zone: The Elsweyr zone opened up for exploration, offering a fresh landscape and quests.
• New Trial: The Sunspire Trial was added, providing challenging content for groups of players.
• New Events: Players participated in new Dragon Hunt Events, enhancing the gameplay experience with dynamic encounters.
• Seasonal Events: The 5-Year Anniversary Event celebrated the game's milestone with various activities and rewards, while the Jester's Festival and Midyear Mayhem events returned, offering bonus XP and collectibles.

The Elder Scrolls Online introduced its Clockwork City DLC Pack on November 7, 2017, bringing a new zone and story quests to explore. This year also marked the announcement of the Summerset Chapter, set to launch on May 21, 2018, which will include a new zone, the Psijic Order, and additional trials.

• DLC Launch: The Clockwork City DLC Pack launched on November 7, featuring a new zone, story quests, and a trial.
• New Chapter Announcement: The Summerset Chapter was announced for release on May 21, 2018, introducing new content such as the Psijic Order and the Cloudrest Trial.
• New Class and Dungeons: The Warden Class debuted with the Morrowind Chapter, alongside two new dungeons, Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold.
• Gameplay Enhancements: The introduction of the Transmutation System allowed players to change item traits, while the Battlegrounds mode expanded PvP options with new maps and game types.
• Seasonal Events: The ESO 4-Year Anniversary Event from April 4 to April 16 featured XP buffs, unique rewards, and cake, and the Jester's Festival provided players with festive activities and rewards from March 29 to April 2.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Update 15 included features like customizable combat cues and the ability to cancel research projects, enhancing overall gameplay experience.