The Elder Scrolls Online

Steam News · 5d

"You can’t just throw new people at that problem": Bethesda devs doubt future Elder Scrolls and Fallout games will have the same "quality level", after losing seasoned staff to Xbox cuts

Unionised Bethesda Games Studios staff embroiled in Microsoft's latest round of mass layoffs have expressed further doubts about the company's ability to create games at the "quality level" of the very bestest Elder Scrolls and Fallout projects, as they continue to haggle with Microsoft over severance terms. Read more

Steam News · 5d

An Update on the Warden and Class Refresh

Hi Everyone. Below is a link to a letter from the ESO development team, sharing an update on the ongoing Warden and Class refresh work. Article Link

Steam News · Aug 21

Golden Pursuits—Straight to the Crate

Earn up to 20 Crown Crates free during a new Golden Pursuits campaign! Straight to the Crate Earn up to 20 free Crown Crates during the new Straight to the Crate Golden Pursuits campaign, now live and continuing until September 17, 2026. Check out the milestone rewards you can unlock during this timeframe, ...

Steam News · Aug 20

Get More Out of Tamriel with the ESO Plus Free Trial

Enjoy access to the Craft Bag, DLCs, and more with ESO Plus free for a limited time! ESO Plus Free Trial The ESO Plus Trial is now live and continues until August 27 at 10AM EST. During this limited-time promotion, you can enjoy a vast collection of benefits designed to augment your adventures in Tamriel’s ...

Steam News · Aug 13

Combat Updates – Update 51 PTS

Hi All. Below is a message from the combat team, touching on some of the feedback we've seen over the last two weeks of PTS. ______________________________________________________ Greetings! This week the combat team has an update relating to some upcoming changes we’ll be pushing to the PTS for Update 51. Before we get into the juicy details, we’ll quickly talk about general sentiments we’ve seen...

Steam News · Aug 5

Battle for Bonus Rewards during Whitestrake’s Mayhem

ESO’s premier PvP event returns with a refit this August, granting bolstered rewards for Tamriel’s warriors. Bring Glory to Pelinal Arm yourself with your best PvP gear and gather your strongest allies! The Whitestrake’s Mayhem in-game event has returned and is now live from August 5 until August 12. During...

Steam News · Aug 1

ESO’s August 2026 Survival Guide

Aromatic awards await as you quest with Sheogorath and complete activities this August! Golden Pursuits—Sheogorath Takes a Holiday (July 29–August 12) Sheogorath’s own Golden Pursuits campaign continues! Complete Golden Pursuits activities (primarily by playing the new Sheogorath questline) to earn gold, ar...

Steam News · Jul 31

Celebrate Bethesda’s 40th with a Free Reward and Sale

Bethesda Softworks is turning 40, and we’re celebrating with a new sale AND a code for free Trade Bars! Bethesda Turns 40! Happy Birthday to Bethesda! Congratulations for 40 years of developing and publishing amazing video games, including our beloved Elder Scrolls series. As part of the celebration, we inv...

Steam News · Jul 30

'We are not looking to just maintain' Elder Scrolls Online, new ZeniMax boss says, but a bunch of updates have been delayed into 2027 and possibly beyond

New ZeniMax Online Studios co-head Nick Giacomini says that despite deep cuts at the studio as part of the most recent round of Xbox layoffs, The Elder Scrolls Online "is here to stay." But those layoffs, which saw more than 200 people let go including Giacomini's predecessor Joseph Burba, mean that previously announced timelines are no longer workable, and things are being moved... Read more.

Steam News · Jul 30

A Message from ESO's Game Director

Read a community letter from Nick Giacomini about upcoming adjustments, Season updates, and our commitment to the future of ESO. When we announced Seasons in January, we promised you a new era of transparency. Part of that promise is being open with you as our studio evolves. Recently, we've been through a ...