Bethesda will host a new That direct, an event where it will unveil the future of The Elder Scrolls Onlineits long-running MMORPG originally released in 2014.
This live stream will be available on Twitch channel, and during the event, the company will reveal the key updates and changes coming to The Elder Scrolls Onlinewhich is set to undergo a major transformation. Instead of a single large annual update, the game will now receive new content every few months.
The game is preparing for a new era of content with a more flexible and dynamic model. Since 2017, updates have followed a fixed annual schedule, but this format has limited the studio’s ability to innovate. Starting in 2025, Tense will adopt a seasonal model, with updates arriving every three to six months. This shift will allow for greater creative freedom and an improved player experience.
The changes will bring new zones, dungeons, events, and cosmetic items, as well as experimental features that could shape the game’s long-term future. Some of the upcoming improvements include:
- Performance optimization in Cyrodiil and new PvP abilities for each class.
- Increased difficulty in open-world combat.
- Enhanced animations, visual effects, and combat sounds.
- Areas designed for high-level players.
- New tools for guild management.
- Visual updates to base game zones, starting with the beginner islands in March 2025.
- Modernized UI for PC and improved map navigation.
- Reintroduction of the Wailing Prison as the initial tutorial.
More Stories, New Ways to Tell Them
While the update format is changing, Teso's core narrative focus will remain intact. The team aims to expand Tamriel’s world with extended story arcs, the evolution of well-known characters, and new faction-based narratives featuring iconic groups like the Dark Brotherhood and the Mages Guild. Additionally, existing zones will receive progressive expansions.
The That Direct on April 10 will reveal the first season of this new era, so don’t miss it to find out everything coming to The Elder Scrolls Online in 2025!
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