What changed in The Elder Scrolls® Online in 2025

Earn bonus rewards by completing various Golden Pursuit activities until January 6, 2026.

The New Life Festival event invites players to earn wintry rewards until January 6, 2026.

Unlock a new customized action and costume during December’s Golden Pursuits campaign.

Complete activities to earn 15,000 Gold, New Life Festive Fir furnishings, a New Life Fish Boon Angler costume, and a New Life Frostgathering customized action.

The 2025 Premium Edition is available at a significant discount, including all previous Chapters.

Discounts on select Crown Packs ranging from 20% to 40% off.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Standard Edition is available for 75% off during the holiday sale.

Save up to 67% on the 2025 Content Pass during the holiday sale.

New home fragments for the Wildgrown Chapel of Julianos are available.

Complete the introductory quest to receive Breda’s Bottomless Mead Mug memento.

The New Life Festival in-game event starts on December 18, 2025, and runs until January 6, 2026.

Players receive a 100% boost to XP gain during the New Life Festival.

New bound Fish Boon Pioneer outfit style pages are available during the event.

Players can earn Event Tickets by completing daily quests during the festival.

The Impresario updates her stock with new morphing collectibles and other items.

Eight brand-new daily quests are introduced for the New Life Festival.

Completing quests rewards players with a New Life Festival Box containing various items.

Starting with the Dragonknight class, adjustments to abilities, visuals, and animations are underway.

Commitment to keep the community informed about class updates and improvements.

Addressing the balance issues between subclassing and pure classing to ensure both paths are viable.

Introduction of a new passive that allows Dragonknights to build momentum with a stacking damage bonus.

Inhale ability has been reworked to restore resources over time before unleashing an explosion.

A long-term project to revitalize ESO’s classes, focusing on improving class identity, balance, and player feedback.

Black Fredas Special bundles from 2023 and 2024 are also available for purchase.

The bundle is worth 8,900 Crowns but available for only 2,000 Crowns.

New mount and pet pair along with consumables available in the Crown Store.

The 2025 Premium Edition, which includes the Content Pass and all previous Chapters, is also available at a discount during the sale.

Purchase the 2025 Content Pass at up to 67% off during the Black Friday sale to start the Seasons of the Worm Cult adventure.

The Standard Edition of The Elder Scrolls Online is available at a 75% discount across multiple platforms during the Black Friday sale.

Special livestream hosted by ESO Community Managers on November 21.

Players can pick up the introductory quest for the event from the Crown Store or Calinor.

Event from November 20 to December 2, featuring rewards in Morrowind, Clockwork City, and Summerset.

Complete daily or weekly quests in event zones to earn a gold-quality Glorious Daedric War Spoils coffer.

The Impresario offers various items for purchase using Event Tickets during the Daedric War Celebration.

Players can earn up to 26 Event Tickets by participating in the event.

Players can earn a new outfit style during the Daedric War Celebration event.

The Daedric War Celebration in-game event returns from November 20 to December 2, featuring bonus rewards.

Final major update for 2025 launching on November 12, introducing Eastern Solstice region and story.

Log in during November to unlock XP scrolls, Instant All Research scrolls, 100,000 gold, and more.

Launch of the final major update for 2025 introducing the Eastern Solstice region and new story content on October 27.

New daily quests to defeat Crowborne Horror and Lord Hollowjack for special rewards.

Players receive a passive 100% boost to XP gain during the event without needing the Witchmother's Whistle.

The Witches Festival event runs from October 23 to November 5, offering various rewards and bonuses.

Players can earn up to 28 Event Tickets by defeating bosses during the event.

First chance to collect fragments for the Wildgrown Chapel of Julianos house during the event.

Participate in the Witches Festival from October 23 to November 5 for bonus rewards.

New items available for purchase from the Impresario using Event Tickets, including pet fragments and furnishings.

New Plunder Skulls can be earned by defeating bosses, containing various festival-themed items.

Ongoing event from October 23 to November 5, featuring monster slaying for bonus rewards.

Introduction of new Hagmatron's face and body marking runeboxes as rewards.

Complete daily quests from Stirk Fellowship Camp or Sunport Rampart Camp to progress the event.

Join players in assaulting the Writhing Wall starting October 13.

Earn in-game collectibles and rewards during the Battle for the Writhing Wall from October 13 to November 26.

Join the fight against the Worm Cult starting October 13, 2025.

Campaign from October 13 to November 26, offering a special pet and mount.

Earn unique items, collectibles, and the exclusive 'Wall Breaker' title through event participation.

Participate in the event to earn rewards from the Golden Pursuits campaign, including pets and mounts.

The event consists of three phases: Supply and Defense, The Assault Begins, and Fall of the Writhing Wall.

The Battle of the Writhing Wall Golden Pursuits campaign is live until November 26, offering additional rewards for completing activities.

Players can earn rewards such as 15,000 gold, a Coldharbour Dremnaken Runt pet, and a Wormwrithe Bear-Lizard mount by completing activities.

Ongoing event from October 13 with special collectibles and access to Eastern Solstice.

Players can complete 43 different activities during the event, including defending siege camps and defeating world bosses.

Players can explore the new region of Eastern Solstice after completing the Writhing Fortress dungeon.

The Battle for the Writhing Wall event is now live, allowing players to work together to break through to Eastern Solstice.

A new quest to continue the Seasons of the Worm Cult story will be available at the start of the event.

Earn bonus AP from October 9-14 in the classic Battlegrounds PvP game mode.

A world-changing event to bring down the Writhing Wall will occur in Q3/Q4 2025.

New threats in the Feast of Shadows dungeon pack will be available in Q3, featuring Black Gem Foundry and Naj Caldeesh.

Log in to unlock a series of useful in-game items throughout October.

Part 2 will arrive in Q4, introducing new challenges and rewards in Eastern Solstice.

A month of celebrating and sharing the ESO community’s fan creations.

Meatbag catapults have been introduced, designed to minimize performance disruption while dealing damage.

The Vengeance PvP campaign is back for testing from September 22 to September 29, featuring new gameplay mechanics.

Skyshards, mount selection, titles, and achievements have been re-enabled in the Vengeance campaign.

Players will use pre-determined abilities, attributes, consumables, and item sets in the Vengeance campaign.

New skill lines for the Fighters Guild and Mages Guild, along with an armor skill line, have been added.

The Undaunted Celebration in-game event starts on September 18 and runs until September 30, offering additional rewards.

The Undaunted Celebration returns from September 18 to September 30, offering special rewards for dungeon completions.

A new weapon style, Scourge Harvester, can be obtained during the Undaunted Celebration.

New items available for purchase with Event Tickets at the Impresario vendor during the event.

All Undaunted Pledges grant double the Key rewards during the event.

Earn Event Tickets by defeating final dungeon bosses during the Undaunted Celebration.

New Opal monster weapon styles are available as loot during the event.

Participate in the Dungeon Descent campaign to earn rewards by completing various dungeons and activities.

Earn the Deathbringer title by completing the Key to the Stone achievement in Naj-Caldeesh.

A new memento that allows players to blow seeds off dandelions, adding a whimsical element to the game.

The dungeon features deadly traps that can be triggered by both players and enemies, adding a layer of strategy.

Naj-Caldeesh tells a unique story within the Seasons of the Worm Cult saga, exploring the Argonian presence and the Worm Cult's impact.

The dungeon includes four new item sets, a monster mask, and special collectibles.

The Feast of Shadows dungeon pack will be available for 2025 Content Pass owners and ESO Plus members.

Black Gem Foundry will also be included in the Feast of Shadows dungeon pack.

A new light armor set that rewards elemental damage mixing Flame, Frost, and Shock.

Step into Naj-Caldeesh, an all-new dungeon arriving with the Feast of Shadows dungeon pack and Update 47.

Discover the vossa-saxtl, an ancient instrument that requires four players to play and echoes throughout the xanmeer.

A new light armor set that boosts group recovery when using an Ultimate ability.

The Feast of Shadows dungeon pack will be available for 2025 Content Pass owners and ESO Plus members on August 18.

A monster mask featuring the Black Gem Monstrosity is available as a reward.

A new skill style reward for the Fire Rune ability is introduced.

Players can acquire new item sets, collectibles, and achievements from the Black Gem Foundry.

A new dungeon, Black Gem Foundry, is introduced in the Feast of Shadows dungeon pack.

A second new dungeon, Naj-Caldeesh, is part of the Feast of Shadows dungeon pack.

Complete various activities to earn rewards including Gold, crafting materials, Writ Vouchers, and Seals of Endeavor.

August’s new Golden Pursuits campaign runs until August 28, offering bonus rewards for crafting activities.

Earn a set of four Attunable Crafting Stations as part of the Golden Pursuits campaign.

The Arkay Unending Cycle outfit style can be obtained from Pelinal Boon Boxes and roaming bosses in the Imperial City.

Players will receive a 100% increase to Alliance Points, XP from PvP zones, and Tel Var Stone gains during the event.

Nenulaure the Indrik Vendor will refresh her inventory with new items available for purchase with Event Tickets.

The Whitestrake’s Mayhem in-game event runs from July 24 to August 6, offering increased rewards in PvP.

Players can earn Pelinal’s Boon Boxes through various PvP activities, containing valuable items.

Engage in PvP battles for glory and great rewards as Whitestrake’s Mayhem returns! Enjoy increases to Alliance Point and Tel Var Stone gains.

Players no longer need the Scroll of Pelinal’s Ferocity to receive buffs during the event.

Adhazabi Aba-daro will offer rotating CP160 legendary-quality jewelry during the event.

The Impresario will offer various items for purchase with Event Tickets during the event.

The Ayleid Lich outfit style can be obtained from Pelinal Boon Boxes and roaming bosses in the Imperial City.

A new outfit style, Truth in Wisdom, can be obtained from Pelinal Boon Boxes.

Players can earn up to three Event Tickets daily by completing specific PvP activities.

The Scribing feature and all associated content becomes free for all players starting July 10.

Carve a path through the Battlegrounds in a mad scramble for dominance as the Crazy King mode takes prominence from July 10 to 15.

First stages of the upcoming Writhing Wall event available for testing.

Access to two new dungeons as part of the Feast of Shadows dungeon pack.

Survey reports can now be stacked for easier inventory management.

Introduction of a new mount swimming feature.

You can test the new dungeons, as well as other additions and improvements from Update 47, on the PC/Mac Public Test Server starting July 7.

Get an early glimpse of the new dungeons and base-game changes coming with Update 47 on July 1.

Receive rewards each day including crafting materials, research scrolls, and an adorably spooky pet during July.

Scribing is coming to the base game, free for all players as a claim in the Crown Store.

An associated Golden Pursuit will launch alongside the Scribing system.

New Skill Lines included in character templates for improved performance in mass battles.

Players will have normalized stats and modified abilities in the Vengeance campaign.

The Cyrodiil Scramble is on! This Golden Pursuit from June continues until July 8.

The Vengeance Campaign returns with new options for mass battles in Cyrodiil.

New set of Golden Pursuits with rewards of Alliance Points and Gold for completing PvP activities.

Players can earn Event Tickets by completing the 'Honest Toil' quest each day during the event.

Players can earn special parcel boxes as rewards for completing daily quests and other activities during the event.

New tradeable outfit style pages for the Zenithar Battlesmith outfit style armor can be obtained from parcel boxes.

Wayshrine travel costs are reduced by 75% during the event.

The Impresario stocks new items including costume fragments and bound style pages during the event.

The God of Commerce blesses those who continue their labors without flagging or failing, and so does his festival continue until July 8.

Repair costs on vendors are reduced by 50% during the event.

Vendor prices across Tamriel are reduced by 10% during the event.

Completing the introductory quest unlocks the daily quest 'Honest Toil' for additional rewards.

Players can start the event by picking up the introductory quest from Amminus Varo at the Belkarth festival grounds.

Crafting inspiration gain from all sources is increased by 100% during the event.

The Zeal of Zenithar event runs from June 26 to July 8, featuring bonus rewards for completing quests and activities.

A 10-15 minute quest to help returning players reacquaint with key combat mechanics.

Master writs can now stack to alleviate inventory pressure.

Includes various enhancements to the game interface and map.

Add-ons can now be used on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 starting June 23.

Available for 2025 Content Pass owners.

Stores up to 500 stacks of furnishing items to alleviate storage issues.

A new champion star to help level skill lines faster will be introduced.

A new music box featuring codex entries from a new Argonian member of the Antiquarian Circle.

A new sloth pet will be available for players.

A new tropical zone split by a magical barrier, featuring a combination of Argonian and High Elf cultures.

Explore the new tropical island of Solstice, featuring Western Solstice and the Worm Cult's new base.

A short quest will introduce players to the Subclassing system, taking about 5-10 minutes.

Western Solstice includes new World Bosses, Delves, a Public Dungeon, and a new Trial called the Ossein Cage.

New item sets, skyshards, style pages, and hidden achievements for players to discover.

Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 launches on June 2 for PC/Mac and June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

Subclassing allows players to further customize their character builds and playstyles.

Developers will monitor balance and make adjustments as necessary after the system goes live.

Introduction of new world bosses including the Voskrona Guardians and the rolling Vahath Behemoth.

Players can replace up to two native class skill lines with those from other classes.

Wearing five pieces of this new item set provides a bonus to Magicka Recovery based on maximum Magicka.

16 Antiquities including three new Mythic items will be available in the new content.

From June to July, players who do not currently own Scribing will not be able to purchase/gain access to it.

Enjoy a 100% boost to XP gains from May 29 to June 3.

Participate from May 15-20 to earn a bonus +25% Alliance Points.

A grand manor located in the Rift is available for free during the campaign, filled with 10-Year Anniversary-themed furnishings.

Complete activities to unlock Kynareth’s Icon of Storm Control furnishing, 35,000 gold, and the Grand Gallery of Tamriel home.

Final opportunity on May 7 to purchase the 2025 Content Pass or Premium Edition for a bonus reward.

The Commemorate the Date Golden Pursuits campaign is now live and runs until May 29, celebrating ESO’s decade-long history.

A new furnishing that allows players to alter the skyscape above their homes.

Receive a Pouch of Ill-Gotten Goods for each Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild daily quest completed during the event.

Pouches may contain bounty pardons, including a rare chance for a pardon worth one million gold.

Log in daily during May to unlock a series of rewards including Argonian-styled furnishings.

Pouches may contain new furnishings, Rogue’s Potions, Monk Disguise consumables, and a new tradeable consumable for Legerdemain XP.

Chance to acquire a Pouch of Ill-Gotten Goods from any criminal activity, with higher chances based on bounty.

Participate in the Crime Wave mini-event from May 1 to May 6, 2025, for increased rewards in criminal activities.

Receive 25% more gold for sales of stolen goods to Fences during the event.

Special mini-event from May 1-6 with bonus rewards for Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild activities.

Participate in the month-long Golden Pursuits campaign from May 1-29 to claim a relic, a new home, and gold.

Enjoy 100% increased Fence interactions during the Crime Wave mini-event.

Engage in Domination matches to earn a 25% bonus to Alliance Points.

Discounts on Crown Packs ranging from 20% to 40% off available from April 14-21.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Standard Edition is on sale at up to 75% off.

Enjoy discounts on select Crown Packs and ESO for a limited time this April.

A special limited-series podcast series with the Kinda Funny gang kicks off with the first of four episodes.

The 2025 Content Pass includes new four-player dungeons, including Exiled Redoubt and Lep Seclusa.

Tune in to discover the future of ESO and the exciting adventures to come on April 10.

Players can experience the first taste of the Worm Cult’s revenge with a free prologue quest.

Use the Jubilee Cake memento to earn three Event Tickets daily during the event.

The Impresario has refreshed her stock with new rewards for the Anniversary Jubilee.

Complete activities to unlock the Breton Hero Statue, the 10-Year Anniversary Breton Hero costume, and a pile of gold.

Celebrate ESO’s birthday with bonus rewards and a 100% XP buff from April 3 to April 22.

Earn Gift Boxes with various rewards, including crafting materials and outfit style pages.

Complete the quest 'For Cake’s Sake' to earn the 2025 Jubilee Cake memento and Event Tickets.

Receive a tradeable outfit style page for the Worm Cult Hunter armor style from Gift Boxes.

ESO’s annual in-game celebration returns with a new cake, bonus rewards, and more to celebrate ESO’s 11th birthday.

Fishing nodes and Dolmen reward chests have a chance to drop exclusive style pages.

Collect fragments for the Robes of Truth and Law costume during the event.

Log in to ESO this April to claim various in-game reward items, including the Murkmire Harvest customized action on day 10.

Tamriel’s silly season continues into April, with the chance to obtain the Alliance Mimicry outfit styles and Jester’s Deadly Headband adornment.

The 100% XP buff will now be shared passively among all adventurers during the Jester's Festival, no longer requiring the Pie of Misrule.

Players can complete daily quests for Jester's Festival Boxes and earn up to 24 Event Tickets during the event.

The Impresario will sell special items during the event, including pet fragments and the Jester's Deadly Headband adornment.

The Jester’s Festival in-game event returns from March 27 to April 3, 2025, featuring XP gains and event-specific quests.

New items include a random unbound page of the Alliance Mimicry outfit style and an unbound Jester’s Deadly Headband adornment Runebox.

The Champion System is not available during the campaign.

A new campaign in Cyrodiil for testing changes and collecting data.

Players cannot change class, access bank, vendors, or crafting nodes.

Players have normalized stats and modified abilities during the campaign.

Earn additional Gold and Alliance Points while participating in the Vengeance campaign.

Unlock a new Customized Action by completing PvP activities.

19 different PvP-related activities available to complete.

Participate in the event for additional rewards until March 4.

Engage in PvP combat to earn rewards until March 6.

Players can earn up to three Event Tickets daily by completing specific PvP activities during the event.

Nenulaure the Indrik Vendor will renew her inventory with new items available for purchase with Event Tickets.

The Impresario will offer various items including new Arkay Unending Cycle style pages and other rewards for Event Tickets.

New outfit style available in Pelinal’s Boon Boxes during the Whitestrake’s Mayhem event.

The Golden will offer rotating CP160 legendary-quality jewelry during the event, accepting only Alliance Points for purchases.

The Whitestrake’s Mayhem in-game event returns from February 20 to March 4, featuring a 100% boost to Alliance Points, XP, and Tel Var Stone gains.

The Scroll of Pelinal’s Ferocity is no longer required to gain buffs to Alliance Points, XP, and Tel Var Stone during the event.

Most stars in the Craft constellation are now always active, simplifying gameplay.

Enhanced visibility and reminders for Mundus Stone Boons in the UI.

Several starter zones have received a visual refresh to improve their quality.

Player disguises from quests are now permanent collectibles.

Mounts now start out faster, enhancing the early game experience.

The continent map is now clearer with reduced clutter and improved zone name visibility.

Celebrate Love and Beauty with the Golden Pursuits campaign running until February 19.

Earn pages for the Dibella’s Exaltation outfit style by completing various activities during the campaign.

In-game event running from 1/23 to 2/4 with bonus rewards.

PvP matches from 2/6 to 2/11 with bonus Alliance Points.

New Dibella-themed armor style available from 2/5 to 2/19.

100% boost to gold gains from 2/13 to 2/18.

New campaign focusing on PvP battles from 2/20 to 3/6.

PvP event running from 2/20 to 3/4 with bonus rewards.

Daily rewards throughout February, including sweetroll bundles and Instant All Research Scrolls.

Earn a Glorious Reward Box once per day by defeating various bosses and completing incursion events.

A special in-game event celebrating ESO's 10-Year Anniversary, running from January 23 to February 4.

Higher chances to secure valuable loot including antiquity leads and furnishings during the event.

Collect exclusive replica style pages from last year’s Anniversary Jubilee event during the Pan-Tamriel Celebration.

Impresario's shop will offer new morphing fragments and items in exchange for Event Tickets.

Collect Regular Reward Boxes by repeating activities, which may contain various crafting materials and rewards.

Style page for the NEW Lion Guard Captain style available in Glorious Reward Boxes.

Fishing drops will guarantee a previously uncollected drop when reeling in a trophy fish during the event.

Earn Event Tickets for completing specific activities during the event, with a total of 36 possible tickets.

Nenulaure will stock her shop with various Indrik items available for purchase with Event Tickets.

Kick off the Golden Pursuits campaign with various in-game rewards from January 21 to February 4.

Earn rewards including Gold, Transmutation Geodes, a statue, and a 10-Year Anniversary costume by completing campaign activities.

Receive an extra Grand Gold Coast Experience Scroll on the 19th day of login.

Introducing two new four-player dungeons: Exiled Redoubt and Lep Seclusa.

Increased visibility of Mundus Stone Boons and reminders for their locations.

Help Imperial Battlemage Lucilla investigate the mysterious disappearances of soldiers.

Visual improvements to starter zones including terrain, lighting, and atmosphere.

Increased starting movement speed for mounts without affecting top speed.

Defend the Moth Priest sanctuary from Orpheon the Tactician and his army.

Introduces a new PvP campaign with locked class builds for balanced competition.

Craft (green) Champion stars no longer need to be slotted to benefit from their effects.

Receive various winter-themed furnishings on specific days of login throughout January.

Rewards include Riding Speed, Stamina, and Capacity lessons on specific days of login.

Special rewards for players logging in during January 2025, including Seals of Endeavor and Experience Scrolls.