The Elder Scrolls Online News

The Elder Scrolls Online’s next expansion, dubbed Gold Road, is set to arrive this summer following a big reveal as part of last night’s big Xbox Developer Direct. The game is also getting a 15 month-long tenth birthday celebration, which seems a tad excessive (we're just jealous really).

Yes, it’s almost a decade since Zenimax looked at World of Warcraft (among others), looked at The Elder Scrolls, and thought something along the lines of ‘why not us, man?’. Despite not quite being the cup of tea of many single-player loving mainline Elder Scrolls fans, ESO’s amassed a pretty huge player base of MMO-enjoyers over the years, who’ll get to head on a new adventure in Cyrodiil this June.

Said adventure comes in the form of the Gold Road expansion, which you can check out a cool trailer for below. For veteran ESO players, it looks like Gold Road will serve as a bit of a follow-up to last year’s Necrom expansion, while offering the chance to explore some classic locations you’ll likely remember from Oblivion, in the form of the Imperial province’s West Weald region and its central city, Skingrad.

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Learn more about the various editions of The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road and discover which version is best for you!
[h2]The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road[/h2]
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Chapter launches June 3 for PC/Mac and June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles. In this exciting new Chapter of the ESO saga, you must investigate the schemes of the followers of the Forgotten Prince Ithelia, explore the new West Weald zone (including the city of Skingrad), and customize unique skills to your liking with Scribing, an all-new game system.

Are you excited to begin your adventure and experience a multitude of stories from across all of Tamriel before Gold Road’s launch in June? Pre-purchase either The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road or its Deluxe edition to get immediate access to the ESO base game and all previous Chapters as well as a bounty of in-game collectibles.



[h2]Pre-Purchase and Pre-Purchase Rewards[/h2]
When you pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road, you will immediately receive the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount and Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet*. In addition, you will gain access to the following bonus content at launch:

• Eyebright Raven pet
• Strid River Fisherfolk costume
• x1 Diamond Anniversary Crate
• Gold Road Treasure Maps
• ×2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour)

Gold Road pre-purchase rewards

Please be aware that the Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet is available as a pre-purchase reward only from now until March 18, 2024, so don’t miss out!
[h2]Choose Which Edition Best Fits You [/h2]
When pre-purchasing The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road, you can select from two main editions:

• The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road
  • This includes the Gold Road Chapter (available at launch in June) and immediate access to both the base game and all seven previous Chapters (Necrom, High Isle, Blackwood, Greymoor, Elsweyr, Summerset, and Morrowind)
• The Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Gold Road
  • Includes the Gold Road Chapter (available at launch in June)

If you’re a fresh-faced adventurer and new to the grand world of Tamriel, or if you’ve missed some of the previous Chapters and want access to them all, then the Collection edition may be just what you need! In addition to receiving access to the base game and Gold Road, you can also experience each of the seven previous ESO Chapters in whichever order you deem fit. Hundreds of hours of exciting exploration, daring quests, and thrilling adventure await!

For our veteran players who already own the previous Chapters, we recommend the Upgrade, which will unlock the latest Chapter when it arrives in June.

In addition to the basic Collection and Upgrade versions of Gold Road, you can also get a Deluxe edition for either, which includes the following exclusive in-game rewards that you can access at launch:

• West Weald Tharriker mount  
• Skingrad Guard Mastiff pet
• Skingrad Vedette Armor Pack  
• Ulfsild’s Tome of Legends memento
• Colovian Emote Pack

Deluxe Edition items

Even better, if you purchase the Deluxe Collection version of Gold Road, you’ll also receive the Collector’s/Deluxe edition rewards from all previous ESO Chapters (this does not include the previous pre-purchase rewards). It’s a bargain so enticing, you’d think Clavicus Vile came up with it!

You can see a complete list of each Gold Road edition and what they contain below.
The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Gold Road
The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Gold Road includes immediate access to the base game and all seven previous Chapters (Necrom, High Isle, Blackwood, Greymoor, Elsweyr, Summerset, and Morrowind) in addition to the Gold Road Chapter in June.

This edition also includes these Deluxe rewards at launch:

• West Weald Tharriker mount  
• Skingrad Guard Mastiff pet
• Skingrad Vedette Armor Pack  
• Ulfsild’s Tome of Legends memento
• Colovian Emote Pack

Additionally, you’ll gain access to the Collector’s/Deluxe edition digital items for all previous Chapters.

Pre-purchase now to gain instant access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount and the Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet* as well as even more awesome pre-purchase items at launch.
The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road
The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road includes immediate access to the base game and all seven previous Chapters (Necrom, High Isle, Blackwood, Greymoor, Elsweyr, Summerset, and Morrowind) in addition to the Gold Road Chapter in June.

Pre-purchase now to gain instant access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount and the Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet* as well as even more awesome pre-purchase items at launch.
The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Gold Road
The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Gold Road includes access to the Gold Road Chapter at launch in June.

This edition also includes these Deluxe rewards at launch:

• West Weald Tharriker mount  
• Skingrad Guard Mastiff pet
• Skingrad Vedette Armor Pack  
• Ulfsild’s Tome of Legends memento
• Colovian Emote Pack

Pre-purchase now to gain instant access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount as well as the Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet* plus additional pre-purchase items available at launch.
The Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Gold Road
The Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Gold Road includes access to the Gold Road Chapter at launch in June.

Pre-purchase your copy now to gain instant access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount as well as the Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet* plus additional pre-purchase items available at launch.
[h2]Confront the Forgotten Prince[/h2]
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road arrives June 3 for PC/Mac and June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles. If you can’t wait to begin, pick up one of the Collection editions to gain immediate access to the base game and all previous Chapters. Don’t forget, all Gold Road pre-purchases will also instantly grant you access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount and the Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet*!





Are you ready to confront a never-before-seen Daedric Prince, venture across the chaotic West Weald, and delve into the mysteries of Scribing? Let us know via X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road arrives for PC/Mac on June 3, 2024, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 18, 2024. Pre-purchase Gold Road now to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount and Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet*. Don’t miss out! 

*The Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet is available only until March 18, 2024. 

Enjoy all that’s on offer with ESO Plus™ membership by claiming your free trial now available in the Crown Store until January 25.
[h2]Get More From ESO[/h2]
The ESO Plus Free Trial is live from now until January 25, at 10AM EST. During the trial period, you can enjoy the following ESO Plus benefits with no credit card required and no strings attached:

• Full access to over 20 DLC game packs—new zones, quests, dungeons, and more
  • Includes 26 group dungeons, new systems like Antiquities and Tales of Tribute, and more!
• A Craft Bag providing unlimited storage for all your crafting materials
• Double Bank space for all characters on your account
• 10% increase to experience, gold, and Archival Fortune acquisition, crafting inspiration, and trait research rates
• Double furnishings and collectibles space in player housing 
• Exclusive ability to dye costumes 
• Double Transmute Crystal storage

Eager to check out ESO Plus for free? Here’s what you need to do:

1. Log into The Elder Scrolls Online
2. Navigate to the Crown Store
3. Select the ESO Plus tab
4. Select “Free Trial!”

Once you’ve activated your trial, all the benefits listed above are available to you until January 25. Note that this free trial does not grant access to the Companions from the Blackwood or High Isle Chapters.

Get access to great DLC stories with ESO Plus

If you’d like to continue to enjoy the benefits of ESO Plus beyond the trial, including monthly crown stipends and exclusive in-game deals, you can get full membership via our ESO Plus page! Want to learn more? Check out our ESO Plus guide.
[h2]ESO Plus, Without the Cost[/h2]
Boosts to XP and gold gains, additional bag space, DLC access, and more await those with ESO Plus membership, and you can get a taste of these boons with no credit card required and no strings attached during the free trial period.

Don’t forget, the Guilds and Glory in-game event is now live, too, enabling you to earn increased rewards in certain DLC zones! Are you excited to enjoy the benefits of membership at no cost? Let us know via X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. 

The ESO Plus Free Trial is now live and will run until Thursday, January 25, at 10AM EST.

Discover new ways to play with Scribing, arriving as part of The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road.

In The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (arriving June 3 on PC/Mac and June 18 on Xbox and PlayStation consoles), you can unlock access to an all-new game system: Scribing. With Scribing, you can manipulate the nature of magic itself by collecting and customizing special skills, granting you even more ways to tailor specific builds and play your way.
[h2]Customize New Skills[/h2]
When designing this new system, the team focused on improving opportunities for roleplay and choice for ESO’s adventurers by providing greater agency when it comes to selecting and adapting the skills that are right for them. What exactly does this mean for you and your characters? Scribing introduces Grimoires, which are new types of skills for your existing skill lines. You can customize these Grimoires beyond their basic functions, transforming them into exactly what you want on your action bar.

For example, one new Grimoire, called Soul Touch, allows you to pull soul magic from the core of your being and cast it at a nearby enemy or ally. You can customize Soul Touch by choosing its Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Scripts. You could use the Primary to create a Damage Shield for an ally, pull an enemy to you, or even change it to Magic, Shock, or Physical Damage. In addition, you could use the Soul Infusion Secondary to enable the ability to consume a soul gem and gain Ultimate, or you can use a Recovery Secondary to regain resources for a targeted ally.

Customize your Grimoires with Scripts

The above is just one example, but the Scribing system will give you a ton of new ways to change your build and playstyle, since you can unlock a host of Grimoires and Scripts at launch.
[h2]Explore the Origins of Magic[/h2]
To master the art of Scribing you'll need the Gold Road Chapter, which grants access to a brand-new questline. In this unique story, ancient magic arising in the world attracts the attention of the Mages Guild, who send one of their best to investigate. 

Working alongside a brave Knight of the Lamp, you'll discover a mysterious new location and altar and discover the secrets of the mage who built it. Throughout the questline, you'll learn how to scribe, gain a Grimoire or two, and meet new friends along the way.

Ally with the Luminaries of magic

Fantastic untold lore awaits those willing to delve into the esoteric mysteries of magic, but those who commit to unraveling its secrets will find new power and freedom as they do.
[h2]Style Your Existing Skills, Too! [/h2]
With the ability to mix and match a wide variety of classes, races, skills, and gear sets, ESO has always striven to provide you with the freedom and power to customize your characters’ unique playstyles.

In the spirit of this core pillar, Gold Road also introduces a new type of collectible, called Skill Styles. Skill Styles are color variation of popular abilities from various weapon, guild, and world skill lines, helping you further stand out on the battlefield.

Customize existing abilities with Skill Styles

At the launch of Gold Road, you can unlock these Skill Styles as in-game rewards, but there’s a lot more planned for them beyond the Chapter, too.
[h2]Play Your Way[/h2]
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road’s new Scribing system will be a powerful and flexible new tool for Tamriel’s adventurers, and we can’t wait to see how the community reacts to it. Are you ready and willing to explore the mysteries of magic? Are you excited to experiment with Grimoires and Scripts to create a playstyle uniquely your own? Tell us via X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. 

The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road arrives for PC/Mac on June 3, 2024, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 18, 2024. Pre-purchase Gold Road now to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount and Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet*. Don’t miss out!

*The Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet is available only until March 18, 2024.

Discover West Weald, ESO’s newest zone just announced as part of The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road!
[h2]Explore West Weald[/h2]
In ESO’s upcoming Gold Road Chapter (arriving June 3 for PC/Mac and June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles) you can explore and quest within the West Weald zone, which introduces brand-new locations, characters, challenges, rewards, and stories. If you’re already familiar with southeast Cyrodiil, this Chapter allows you to explore this bountiful part of Tamriel for the first time since 2006’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

Recently, strange happenings have thrown the region into turmoil, changing the landscape in bizarre ways and introducing new threats you’ll have to contend with. In the southeast lies the Gold Road, a temperate environment similar to that found on the Gold Coast. It's home to the region’s capital city, Skingrad, the bustling center of the zone and lynchpin for the Colovian Imperials who call the province home.

Discover (or rediscover) Skingrad

Toward the southwest, you will find Dawnwood. Formerly under Imperial control, this area is now home to the encroaching jungles of nearby Valenwood. There, you’ll discover a dense wilderness and the Wood Elf settlement of Vashabar. Even more alarming is the Wildburn, a dangerous area that separates Dawnwood from the Colovian Highlands and Gold Road, comprised of sickened, magically twisted land and even more warped beasts.

In the north of West Weald lies the Colovian Highlands, a mountainous region that is home to an Imperial settlement and numerous ruins. 

Venture into ancient Ayleid ruins

Classic Colovian architecture inspired many of the zone's structures, although as you explore its varied terrain you’ll also encounter many Ayleid ruins that speak to an older heritage. These ruins are less “spoiled” than many other similar locations and show off structures and architectural pieces of Ayleid culture never seen before.
[h2]New Challenges and Rewards[/h2]
While the land itself is changing, it is also under attack from a host of new, unfamiliar foes, bringing all-new dangers to West Weald’s adventurers.

These challenges include new delves and public dungeons to explore, world bosses to face, and a bevy of stand-alone quests that tell stories unique to this zone. In addition, new world events, called Mirrormoor Incursions, set you and your fellow adventurers against waves of invading Daedra.

Gold Road also introduces a 12-player Trial, the Lucent Citadel, which has you and your band venture into a long-forgotten Daedric vault—new bosses, mysteries, and rewards await!

Prepare for a new Trial

Speaking of rewards, if you venture into the zone, you’ll find that West Weald is home to no shortage of new riches. This includes 10 item sets to wear, more Antiquities to dig up, fun collectibles to unlock, and a host of Achievements and Titles to earn.

Seize the treasures of West Weald

Finally, Gold Road also introduces an entirely new type of reward collectible called Skill Styles, which provide visual changes to popular abilities, with more planned for future updates!
[h2]Wonders Old and New Await[/h2]
The return of Ithelia and the Wildburn introduces threats both old and new in West Weald. Will you meet these rising dangers? Or perhaps you’re excited to return to Skingrad and discover the Colovian Highlands of Tamriel’s Second Era? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. 

The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road arrives for PC/Mac on June 3, 2024, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 18, 2024. Pre-purchase Gold Road now to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount and Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet*. Don’t miss out!

*The Welkyndstone Ruins Pup pet is available only until March 18, 2024.