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The Night Market Event Zone Is Open!2026-04-29https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/04/9dedd5a9b0ac38a1d8677afb845a1e6c.jpg Explore ESO’s first-ever event zone with the Night Market, now live and free for all ESO players. ESO’s First Event Zone Season’s Zero Night Market is now live, and Tamriel’s adventurers can begin their expeditions into a new-and-perilous part of Fargrave and Oblivion. Vanishing for long periods of time, the Night Market is accessible only during a limited window, inspiring a rush of would-be explorers, adventurers, and treasure hunters. If that list includes you, the Night Market is now open during Season Zero from April 29 until June 17 and is free f
Golden Pursuits—Prepare for the Night Market2026-04-23https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/04/cbbe88ce88e6366a40bc3913527688d1.png Unlock a collection of new rewards during April’s first Golden Pursuits campaign! Prepare for the Night Market This month’s first Golden Pursuits campaign, Prepare for the Night Market, is now live and runs until April 29, 2026. Throughout this campaign, you can complete various activities, including slaying world bosses, looting treasure chests, completing Undaunted Pledges, and more, to unlock the following rewards: Complete two activities—Golden Riften Rogue Face Markings Complete four activities—Golden Riften Rogue Body MarkingsComplete eight activ
Meet the Character(s)— Night Market Faction Leaders2026-04-21https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/04/c49b5d4f85820eda438c80cece241258.jpg Get the inside scoop on the three factions vying for control over the Night Market. The Night Market and Its Faction Leaders By Pieron Desant, Gleaner of Aubris An informational missive written and distributed by an overtaxed founder. Fellow Gleaners, the doors to shattered planes have reopened in the Night Market! Which, for those unfamiliar, means the paths between planes will soon be overrun by opportunistic treasure hunters and thrill seekers. Stifle your pained sighs and loud complaints. I have heard them all. No, we cannot “wage war.” Or, and hon
Save Up to 40% on Crown Packs Now2026-04-15https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/04/45eaeafd8eb70cbefdc75ab7564620f8.jpg Don’t miss out! You can enjoy big savings on select Crown Packs during the April 2026 sale. Had your eye on that special Crown Store item? Now is the perfect time to stock up on Crowns during the new April 2026 sale, now live until April 21. During the sale window, you can enjoy a wide variety of discounts on various Crown Packs. 21,000 Crown Pack—40% off14,000 Crown Pack—35% off5,500 Crown Pack—30% off3,000 Crown Pack—25% off1,500 Crown Pack—20% off These discounts are available for all platforms (PC/Mac, Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation
Update 50 is Now Available on the Public Test Server2026-04-14https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/04/21fb075f19ea4f220d0fc0f5846ec673274308.jpg Test Update 50’s content and changes, including PvP Veterancy, Challenge difficulty, Werewolf updates, new story content, and much more, on the Public Test Server. The Public Test Server (PTS) has been updated! The features arriving with Update 50, which will be released over the course of the remainder of Season Zero and into Season One, are now available for testing, and you can access them via the PC/Mac ESO launcher. You can now take an early look at the PvP Veterancy system, new Challenge difficulty settings, updated Werewolf character model
Werewolf Update From The Combat Refresh Team2026-04-11Hi All. Below is an update on the Werewolf Refresh from the Combat Refresh Team. As a reminder, the Werewolf refresh will be available to test next week on PTS. Greetings! The Combat Refresh team would like to give a quick update on what to expect for the Werewolf refresh coming to the PTS next week. We’ve been hard at work making sure it’s up to snuff and we’re very excited to let you sink your teeth into all the new stuff that’s been updated! To recap, here is what to expect with the Werewolf refresh that we’ve already brought up through previous developer streams and reveals: Two new Werewolf models, one male and one female. Female charact
Tamriel Tomes Season Zero Developer Update2026-04-10https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/04/1beb48cb8f44e7dc7bdf39119b2bbaa1.jpg Last week, ESO opened the first page on the Tome of Dawn and Dusk with the launch of Season Zero. Since then, the development team has been paying close attention to the community’s reaction to the new reward system and has some information to share about Tamriel Tomes at the end of a Season. Hi everyone, and welcome to an early discussion for the recent launch of Tamriel Tomes. It's been just over a week since its release, and we'd like to share some early thoughts, learnings, and planned updates. We've been reading your feedback, watching community-c
Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk Is Now Live2026-04-02https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/04/f7140dd5780797138f436ceabe448be2.jpg A new age begins for The Elder Scrolls Online with Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk. Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk is now live for all platforms (including PC/Mac, Xbox, and PlayStation), kicking off a new era for The Elder Scrolls Online. This inaugural Season is live from April 2 until July 8 and lays the foundation for all future Seasons by introducing new reward systems, the first wave of player-focused improvements, class and combat redesigns, new zones and challenges, and more. With the move to Seasons, all new gameplay features, improvements, and additio
Catch Up on the 2026 Seasons Direct Livestream2026-04-01https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/04/753dd308021706cb2bff1594e41eba5f.jpg Watch or rewatch the 2026 Seasons Direct here and learn what’s coming in future Seasons! Yesterday, members of the ESO development team went live on Twitch.tv/Bethesda to discuss upcoming Seasonal content, including what to expect in Season Zero (kicking off April 2) and the rest of 2026. If you missed the stream or just want to watch it again, you can catch up right here. Check out the 2026 Seasons Direct below! Post-Show Recaps Starting today, you can also check out official post-show recaps and follow-up livestreams from the ESO Community team and S
Previewing Season Zero’s Tome of Dawn and Dusk Rewards2026-03-31https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/808df208b02a100b46e18c536c6bc7af.jpg Check out some of the rewards you can unlock and acquire in ESO’s first ever Tamriel Tome, arriving April 2, 2026. The Tome of Dawn and Dusk arrives with Season Zero at 10AM ET this Thursday, April 2, 2026, and will be available until July 8, 2026. This new system introduces a host of rewards you can earn by completing challenges, unlocking Tome pages, and spending Tome Points. All ESO players can unlock and earn the Tome of Dawn and Dusk’s free rewards, but for those who want even more reward choices, the Premium Tome and Premium + Bonuses Tome are al
ESO’s April 2026 Survival Guide2026-03-30https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/25e943d0d73d9c9a48539515a95a1bfc.jpg Big things are happening in ESO this April, including the launch of Season Zero and the Night Market event zone, along with two new Golden Pursuits campaigns, in-game events, and more! https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/3d2749a4922ed1242fc5da91fc0d75fc.jpg Jester’s Festival Event (March 25–April 2) Manage merry mayhem to receive riotous rewards including the One Bad Knight outfit style and loads of Jesters Festival-themed furnishings. Get out there and revel in the ridiculousness! Season Zero Launch (April 2–July 8) Exciting adventu
Celebrate with a Slice During the 2026 Anniversary Jubilee Event2026-03-28https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/5f19fead05ee4a8f7412967bbe742eff296081.jpg There’s a lot to celebrate during ESO’s anniversary event, including new and returning rewards, 100% increased XP, and cake! The 2026 Anniversary Jubilee in-game event kicks off from April 2 at 10AM EDT and runs until April 15 at 10AM EDT. During the celebration, you can earn assorted bonus rewards as you adventure and explore Tamriel, including a passive 100% XP buff. Previously, you had to eat slices of anniversary cake to gain the buff. Now you just have to log in and play! And you can still grab a slice of this year's celebratory confection a
ESO’s New Age Begins with the 2026 Seasons Direct2026-03-27https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/e6bc3520407c6426c0e770dac9140c14.jpg Get a glimpse into the future of The Elder Scrolls Online with the 2026 Seasons Direct livestream. As announced during January’s major reveal show, big changes are coming to ESO, starting with Season Zero on April 2. Want to learn more about upcoming and future Seasons? Tune into our next livestream direct! What: ESO 2026 Seasons DirectWhen: 3PM ET on Tuesday, March 31Where: Twitch.tv/Bethesda https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/cfea4bddce8824c9073d8342455e5a2b.jpg If you’re excited to discover what’s in store for Tamriel’s Second Er
Player Experience Livestream—Update 50  2026-03-25https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/ded9bf78e326a3aa4bbb3482c3d2cf3c.jpg Team Lead Kira Ross Schlitt returns to share some of Update 50’s exciting player experience improvements. Join us on Twitch.tv/Bethesda at 2PM ET this Thursday, March 26, as the ESO Community Team once again welcomes the Player Experience Team Lead Kira Schlitt and delves into some of the upcoming player-focused additions and changes coming with Update 50. What: U50 Player Experience Improvements LivestreamWhere: Twitch.tv/BethesdaWhen: Thursday, March 26, at 2PM ET If you’re unaware of what the big fuss is about, the Player Experience Team is responsi
Marvelous Mayhem Yields Raucous Rewards during the Jester’s Festival!2026-03-20https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/142f4dfa10386b56ab6d49a196d76600.jpg Indulge in delightful anarchy to earn goofy goodies during this year’s Jester’s Festival in-game event! UPDATE MARCH 20, 2026 - Please note that the Trade Bars and Merchants section has been updated to clarify that Trade Bars must be exchanged with the Impresario merchant to acquire Jester's Festival event rewards. Madness and Merriment The glorious return of the beloved Jester’s Festival in-game event begins at 10AM EDT on March 25 and will continue until 10AM EDT on April 2, 2026. Throughout this celebration, you can enjoy huge increases to XP gains
Gear Up for the Adventures to Come with this Free Bundle2026-03-12https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/49ecde8488c201f4b7b64c7320806aef.jpg To celebrate the launch of Update 49 and the upcoming Season Zero, we’re happy to share a unique reward bundle for all ESO players. The recently launched Update 49 base-game pack contains a massive number of new adventures, systems, and quality-of-life improvements, and serves as the foundation for ESO’s upcoming seasonal releases (starting with Season Zero on April 2). To celebrate this occasion, we’re happy to share a new reward bundle that all ESO players can claim and enjoy. The Player Experience Reward Pack includes the following in-game goodies:
Update 49 Base-Game Patch Now Live on All Platforms2026-03-09https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/edbc2901c0da86c7549911ff83870a07.jpg ESO’s Update 49 base-game patch is now live for all platforms, introducing new features, improvements, and systems. Get an early jump on some of the big Season Zero additions as Update 49 lays out the foundation for the next three months of new adventures, reward systems, and quality-of-life improvements. Update 49 Patch The Update 49 base-game patch is now live simultaneously for all platforms and ESO players. The new content and systems below are free for all ESO players (new ESO Plus benefits and select Tomes options excepted). Simply patch your gam
ESO’s Devs Share Insights into Update 49’s Player Experience Improvements2026-03-04https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/2f15eaeba66e4c2a010f732070c8b1f7.jpg Members of the ESO development team go into detail regarding Update 49’s Player Experience additions. There are a ton of player experience improvements coming in the Update 49 base-game patch. This work is courtesy of a team within the studio that focuses on player pain points, community requests, and other fixes to your time in Tamriel. We’ve asked some of them to share their process—and what additions they’re most excited about as players themselves! Choosing Changes “We have a long list of improvements we want to make to the game,” says Systems Desi
Golden Pursuits—Seals Celebration!2026-03-03https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/03/f49a947b93a7150253a64942e5fe6812.jpg Bring home a bevy of Seals via March’s Golden Pursuits campaign! Seals Celebration! With the transition to seasons, both the Endeavors system and Daily Login Rewards have been disabled. However, thanks to this March Golden Pursuits campaign, you can continue to earn those ever-valuable Seals between now and when Season Zero begins on April 2! This latest Golden Pursuits campaign, called Seals Celebration, kicks off today, March 3, 2026, and runs until April 1, 2026. During this period, complete a variety of in-game activities, including slaying world b
ESO’s March 2026 Survival Guide2026-03-02https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/02/35c9661174d781fe89ef733a73bb74bc.jpg Update 49 arrives this March alongside a new Golden Pursuits campaign, in-game events, and more. https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/02/b9098146995da2a7f46bd37c4e00defd.jpg Two-Sided Deathmatch Weekend (February 25–March 4) Enjoy a 25% bonus to AP gained as you clash on the battlefield during the Deathmatch Battlegrounds weekend mini PvP event! Endeavor and Daily Login Rewards System Discontinued (March 1–2) As part of the move to Seasons and in support of Tamriel Tomes (arriving April 2), the Endeavors and Daily Login Rewards (DLR) sys