The Elder Scrolls Online News

The Elder Scrolls Online reveals one of the biggest transformations in the MMO's 12-year history with new seasonal model

For long-running MMOs, finding a way to make all your old, current, and future content easy to decipher and accessible can be a bit of a minefield. What is or isn't tied to a subscription? Do I have to fork out extra for certain DLC expansions, activities, or features? What can newcomers access for free? It can be one of the biggest stumbling blocks, especially if you've been running for more than a decade like The Elder Scrolls Online. To make things more accessible and less confusing, ESO is transforming with its new Seasons. Now, Zenimax Online Studios has fully unveiled this new model, and when Season Zero arrives in April, loads of old and new content will become playable at no extra cost.

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Discover ESO’s Next Big Leap during the 2026 Reveal Livestream

Big changes are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online, and you can learn all about them during the 2026 Reveal livestream on Twitch.tv/Bethesda.

The 2026 ESO Reveal kicks off this Wednesday, January 7 at 3PM ET, on Twitch.tv/Bethesda and supporting channels. During the show, Community Team members Jessica Folsom and Gina Bruno will be joined by ESO Game Director Nick Giacomini and Executive Producer Susan Kath to reveal everything coming to The Elder Scrolls Online in the next year (and beyond).

What: 2026 ESO Reveal

When: Wednesday, January 7 at 3PM ET

Where: Twitch.tv/Bethesda

Twitch Drops will be enabled throughout the show, granting three Ouroboros Crates after 15 minutes and five Ouroboros Crates after 30 minutes of watching. Don’t forget to link your ESO and Twitch accounts here—enjoy the show!

Former Elder Scrolls Online chief confirms Microsoft's 2025 bloodbath drove his departure from ZeniMax: 'Project Blackbird was the game I had waited my entire career to create'

Former Elder Scrolls Online director Matt Firor has revealed his reason for unexpectedly leaving ZeniMax Online Studios in July 2025 after nearly 20 years with the company, and it will probably come as no surprise that Microsoft's summertime bloodbath is to blame...
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The Elder Scrolls Online and all its DLC so far have just hit their lowest price ever

When it comes to the best MMOs of all time, there are a few heavy hitters that always pop up - World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, and Guild Wars 2, to name a few. However, after a disappointing launch, The Elder Scrolls Online has gone from an underwhelming spin-off of the RPG franchise to a full-blown adventure that will help pass the time until The Elder Scrolls 6. If you've yet to try Bethesda's MMORPG, you can now grab the entire collection so far at its lowest price ever.

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Golden Pursuits—Gift Yourself Festive Rewards this December!

Unlock a new customized action and costume during December’s Golden Pursuits campaign!
[h2]New Life, New Loot[/h2]
This month’s Golden Pursuits campaign, New Life, New Loot, kicks off today and runs until January 6, 2026. Throughout this period, you can earn bonus rewards by completing various Golden Pursuit activities, including visiting player homes, crafting items, and more. These rewards include:

Complete six activities—15,000 Gold
Complete 12 activities—×4 New Life Festive Fir furnishings
Complete 18 activities—New Life Fish Boon Angler costume
Complete 22 activities—New Life Frostgathering customized action

Complete festive activities to collect some wintry rewards

A whopping 33 activities are available to complete during this period, ranging from challenging missions such as clearing dungeons and defeating public dungeon bosses to festive fun like decorating your homestead. Check out the full list of activities in the Golden Pursuits section of the in-game Activity Finder.

In addition, the New Life Festival in-game event also kicks off today and will continue until January 6, 2026, inviting adventurers to make merry and earn wintry rewards. Check out the event article to learn more.

[h2]Happy Holidays! [/h2]
Earn bonus gold, holiday-themed decorations, and a festive customized action by completing Golden Pursuits activities this December. Are you ready to celebrate the New Life season alongside your fellow adventurers and take home some jolly prizes? Let us know via Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.