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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.

Enjoy Savings on the 2025 Content Pass and More During the ESO Holiday sale!

Celebrate the holiday season with huge discounts on the 2025 Content Pass, Premium Edition, and Crown Packs!
[h2]Save BIG this Winter[/h2]
The 2025 ESO Holiday Sale is now live! Kick off your Seasons of the Worm Cult adventure at a fraction of the cost when you pick up the 2025 Content Pass at up to 67% off. Alternatively, go big with the 2025 Premium Edition, which includes everything offered in this year’s Content Pass, the base game, and all previous Chapters.

Additionally, during the 2025 ESO Holiday Sale, The Elder Scrolls Online: Standard Edition will also be available to purchase at a whopping 75% off. You can pick up any of ESO’s versions from the Join Us page.

Finally, we’re also slashing prices on select Crown Packs to help you snag that shiny new Crown Store item you’ve had your eye on:

21,000 Crowns—Up to 40% off
14,000 Crowns—Up to 35% off
5,500 Crowns—Up to 30% off
3,000 Crowns—Up to 25% off
1,500 Crowns—Up to 20% off

These holiday discounts are available across all platforms, including Xbox (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S), PlayStation (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5), and PC/Mac (The Elder Scrolls Online Store, Steam, Epic Games Store).

Want to check when the ESO Holiday Sale is live on your platform? Take a look at the dates listed below:

Xbox

Standard Edition: December 18, 2025–January 7, 2026
2025 Content Pass: December 18, 2025–January 7, 2026
2025 Premium Edition: December 18, 2025–January 7, 2026
Crown Packs: December 18, 2025–January 7, 2026

PlayStation NA:

Standard Edition: December 19, 2025–January 7, 2026
2025 Content Pass: December 19, 2025–January 7, 2026
2025 Premium Edition: December 19, 2025–January 7, 2026
Crown Packs: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026

PlayStation EU:

Standard Edition: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026
2025 Content Pass: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026
2025 Premium Edition: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026
Crown Packs: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026

PlayStation Asia:

Standard Edition: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026
2025 Content Pass: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026
2025 Premium Edition: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026
Crown Packs: December 22, 2025–January 7, 2026

Elder Scrolls Online Store:

Standard Edition: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026
2025 Content Pass: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026
2025 Premium Edition: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026
Crown Packs: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026

Steam Store:

Standard Edition: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026
2025 Content Pass: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026
2025 Premium Edition: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026
Crown Packs: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026

Epic Games Store:

Standard Edition: December 11, 2025–January 8, 2026
2025 Content Pass: December 11, 2025–January 8, 2026
2025 Premium Edition: December 11, 2025–January 8, 2026
Crown Packs: December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026

Epic adventures await in The Elder Scrolls Online! Don’t miss your opportunity to dive into Tamriel by taking advantage of these incredible savings and maybe even grab a bundle of crowns while you’re at it during this end-of-year sale. Visit the Join Us page to grab the game or the Buy Crowns page now!

Which of these awesome deals are you planning to pick up during the 2025 ESO Holiday Sale? Let us know via Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.