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The Elder Scrolls Online is Now Playable on Steam Deck!


ESO players on Steam can now explore Tamriel using the portable Steam Deck!

We are thrilled to announce that The Elder Scrolls Online now has “Playable” status on the Steam Deck. This means that Steam ESO players can now venture into Tamriel’s Second Era using the portable PC gaming device. Never miss a Daily Login Reward again!  

If you play on Steam and have a Steam Deck, simply find the game in your Library to begin the download. Note that while the game is now officially “Playable,” it won’t have full “Verified” status until a future update, meaning you might encounter some unexpected UI issues.

To discover more about the Steam Deck, visit their official website. For help or support for your Steam Deck, visit Steam Support here. Can’t wait to get started? Tell us if you’re excited to explore Tamriel on Steam’s portable device via X (formerly Twitter)Instagram, or Facebook—have fun!

Anniversary Spotlight—Dungeon Runners, Rise Up


Delve deep into special rewards, including free DLC dungeons, during September’s Anniversary Spotlight!

The latest 10-Year Anniversary Spotlight comes to you this September as it shines into the hidden corners of Tamriel’s dungeons. Get free dungeon DLC from Daily Login Rewards, unlock and claim a free costume and arms pack, and earn Undaunted Keys as you complete daily Endeavors!

[h2]DLC Dungeons Delivered Free[/h2]
Log in for just a few days during September 2024 to unlock free DLC dungeons. Your third login during the month unlocks the Fang Lair dungeon, while your fourth unlocks the Scalecaller Peak dungeon.

Unlock (and survive) Fang Lair

These exciting dungeons feature unique rewards including item sets, titles, motifs, and more. Challenge the Blackmarrow necromancers or the cult of Peryite to claim them—good luck!

[h2]Dress from Success[/h2]
Of course, the rewards included in the dungeon content itself aren’t the only things you can claim. The Anniversary Spotlight also includes additional unlockable rewards. Complete both dungeons to earn the “Fang Lair Vanquisher” and “Scalecaller Peak Vanquisher” achievements and you can acquire the Dungeon Explorer Costume for free by claiming it from the Crown Store between September 3 and September 24. You can also claim the costume if you have the achievements from prior completions of the dungeons.

Earn achievements to unlock free rewards

The Undaunted are of course eager to get in on any dungeon-delving action, so you can earn rewards by completing Undaunted Pledges as well. If you earn or already have the achievement “Returned Undaunted” for completing 10 Undaunted Pledges bestowed by Maj al-Ragath, you can claim the Thurvokun Arms Pack from the Crown Store completely free during the same period as the costume.

[h2]Endeavor Alongside the Undaunted[/h2]
Of course, one of the things the Undaunted are most known for is their treasure, shared with the worthy who earn their Undaunted Keys. During the month of September, these rewards are easier to earn than ever, with certain thematic Endeavors available during the month awarding Undaunted Keys in addition to the normal seal amount for the day’s Endeavors.

Get ready to dive into dungeons and deal with terrible foes! Are you excited for the treasures of this new spotlight? Tell us all about your adventures via X (formerly Twitter)Instagram, and Facebook

Join Us in San Diego for a North American 10-Year Anniversary Meetup


RSVP now for our next North American 10-Year Anniversary community meetup this September.

Our ongoing 10-Year Anniversary Celebration continues with a new in-person community gathering. This time, the North American #ESOFam has a chance to hang out with their fellow players and members of the ESO development team for an afternoon of fun in San Diego, California. Already in town for TwitchCon? Swing by! Check out the details here:

ESO 10-Year Anniversary North American Meetup
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024
  • WHERE: Side Bar, San Diego
  • WHO: Members of the ESO Community team, Development team (including Game Director Rich Lambert, Encounter Lead Mike Finnigan, Combat and PvP Lead Brian Wheeler, and Scribing Lead Kira Schlitt,) and you!

You can RSVP for the event right now by hitting the hyperlink below. Note that space is limited, so sign up ASAP. We’ll share more information with those attending a little closer to the meetup.


We can’t wait to mix and mingle with the NA ESO community. As always, be sure to keep an eye on the 10-Year Anniversary page in addition to our social channels (X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook), for all the latest regarding ESO’s year-long celebration—see you there!

Join Us in Celebration with the ESO 10-Year Anniversary at gamescom Livestream


Join us on Twitch this Thursday, August 22, as we celebrate ten years of ESO with a special livestream from gamescom!

Tune in to Twitch.tv/Bethesda this Thursday, August 22 at 12PM EDT, as Senior Creator Engagement Manager Gina Bruno and Senior Community Manager Amy Schlueter join forces at gamescom with Studio Head Matt Firor and Game Director Rich Lambert. Together, they’ll recap all the amazing 10-Year Anniversary community events and promotions that have been held thus far before revealing a little (just a little!) about what lies ahead for this massive, year-long celebration.

Twitch Drops will be enabled throughout the livestream, so be sure to link your ESO and Twitch accounts here. Tune in to the show for 15 minutes to claim a complimentary Ouroboros Crate. Continue to watch for an additional 15 minutes, and you’ll also receive one Grand Gold Coast Experience Scroll, granting an hour-long 100% boost to XP gains!

Ready to discover what’s next for ESO’s 10-Year Anniversary? Tune in this Thursday, August 22 at 12PM EDT, to learn more!

ESO Live is your official Elder Scrolls Online stream, hosted on Twitch.tv/Bethesda by ESO’s Community Team.

Huge ESO update adds big new challenges to the MMO's roguelike mode

When people talk about the Elder Scrolls Online, it's always the world-building, the quests, and the exploration of areas of Tamriel that haven't been seen in games before that get bigged up. What's often missed off in the list of things it does really well is its player housing and its PvE roguelike mode titled the Infinite Archive. Well, these two features have received some big changes in the most recent ESO update, alongside tons of other new stuff that's hitting the MMO.


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