Explore a rich, living world with friends or embark upon a solo adventure. Enjoy complete control over how your character looks and plays, from the weapons you wield to the skills you learn – the choices you make will shape your destiny. Welcome to a world without limits.
Battle, craft, steal, siege, or explore, and combine different types of armor, weapons, and abilities to create your own style of play. The choice is yours to make in a persistent, ever-growing Elder Scrolls world.
Discover the secrets of Tamriel as you set off to regain your lost soul and save the world from Oblivion. Experience any story in any part of the world, in whichever order you choose – with others or alone.
Using ZeniMax Online’s Megaserver technology, players will join one connected world with a built in social network that lets them stay up-to-date with everything their friends are doing.
Megaserver technology avoids the hassle of shard selection and makes The Elder Scrolls Online one of the most socially enabled games ever created. Whether playing alone, or with hundreds of friends, players can develop their own style of play as they embark upon an epic quest across Tamriel.
This upcoming Chapter marks the next major installment in this iconic Elder Scrolls saga, introducing 30 hours of new main quest content featuring a storyline with never-before-seen characters and new, but familiar zones for players to explore.
Venture into West Weald, utilize the new Scribing system, and investigate the emergence of an all-new Daedric Prince in the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road.
THE FORGOTTEN PRINCE
A secret long held by Hermaeus Mora has been uncovered and the existence of the Forgotten Prince has come to light. Now, Ithelia’s return puts reality itself at risk.
Arriving March 11 for PC/Mac and March 26 for Xbox and Playstation consoles, the Scions of Ithelia dungeon DLC pack continues the story from last year's Necrom Chapter. Learn more about the spreading threat via the two dungeons featured in this pack, then experience its stunning conclusion in the upcoming Chapter, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (arriving June 3 for PC/Mac and June 18 for consoles).
SCIONS OF ITHELIA
Begin 2024’s adventures with the Scions of Ithelia dungeon DLC pack in March, which introduces two new 4-player dungeons, Oathsworn Pit and Bedlam Veil.
These dungeons allow you to explore a training ground for the followers of Malacath and a secret vault within the Oblivion demi-realm of Maelstrom. Both dungeons help set the stage for the upcoming Chapter in their own way, but their storylines can be enjoyed individually, too.
These two new dungeons are set to challenge you and your team with Normal and Veteran difficulties (including Hard Mode) and each feature their own Achievements and rewards (including unique collectibles and item sets).
GOLD ROAD CHAPTER
Featuring a new zone, storyline, Scribing system, rewards, and more, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road is now available for pre-purchase on all platforms. This new Chapter takes you to West Weald, a region situated on the borders of Cyrodiil, the Gold Coast, and Valenwood. Those Elder Scrolls fans who played 2006’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion might be familiar with this part of Tamriel, including its capital city of Skingrad.
Ruled by the Colovian Count Calantius, this province is an independent nation allied to the Imperial forces occupying nearby Cyrodiil. However, seemingly overnight, the sweltering jungles of Valenwood have replaced a third of the region, and the Count seeks answers to avoid losing any more of his realm.
That said, the new forest (that the Wood Elves call Dawnwood) may not be the most pressing concern for you and your allies, as you must also investigate the reappearance of Ithelia, the Forgotten Prince.
While her followers cause chaos in her name, many mysteries remain. Why does she now walk West Weald, and what are her Scions’ plans for her return? Reality itself hangs in the balance! While it continues a narrative that began in 2023, like Scions of Ithelia, Gold Road tells its own stand-alone tale and does not require having played the Necrom Chapter.
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.
CUSTOMIZE NEW SKILLS
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.
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.
EXPLORE THE ORIGINS OF MAGIC
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.
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.
STYLE YOUR EXISTING SKILLS, TOO!
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.
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.
EXPLORE WEST WEALD
In ESO’s upcoming Gold Road Chapter 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.
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.
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.
NEW CHALLENGES AND REWARDS
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!
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.
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!
WONDERS OLD AND NEW AWAIT
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?
THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE: GOLD ROAD EDITIONS & PRE-PURCHASE REWARDS
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)
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!
CHOOSE WHICH EDITION BEST FITS YOU
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
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.
The Elder Scrolls Online is currently available for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC
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