Thunderbolt: After five years of work hidden behind closed doors, Bethesda and ZeniMax Online were ready to give a detailed demonstration of its upcoming MMO based on The Elder Scrolls series of games. These games were already compared to MMO’s to begin with, as each one provided a gigantic world to explore, many options for character choice and citizens who have little-to-no personality ready to offer quests galore. At first glance, it would seem as though this title doesn’t necessarily push boundaries towards the MMO in the same way that a typical Elder Scrolls sequel improves upon its predecessor. A closer look reveals details that seek to refine more than innovate, and there are some excellent ideas within it.
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.
Check out some of the rewards you can unlock and acquire in ESO’s first ever Tamriel Tome, arriving April 2, 2026.
Get an in-depth view of the future of ESO with the 2026 Seasons Direct, followed by two developer and community member roundtables. Join the team at ZeniMax Online Studios as they share the many ways ESO is evolving with new adventures, stories, challenges, and systems, plus get your first look at each Season arriving in 2026. A new age for The Elder Scrolls Online is about to begin!
