The Elder Scrolls Online has revealed its content plans for 2025, introducing a major shift in how it delivers updates. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming changes to this beloved MMO.
The Elder Scrolls Online New Content Pass
After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, The Elder Scrolls Online—available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC—will be changing the way it provides new content.
The traditional yearly expansions such as Gold Road, High Isle, or Necrom are being replaced with seasonal chapters that will arrive throughout the year via regular updates.
Studio director Matt Firor, game producer Susan Kath, and creative director Rich Lambert shared all the details of this new approach during a remote presentation. Now, let’s break down what this means for the future of THAT.
A New Chapter Format with Familiar Depth
With over 26 million players, the game has steadily evolved, but its content delivery model had grown somewhat stale. This new system aims to refresh things while retaining the core experience long-time players love.
The Content Pass is a new way to dive into Tamriel’s universe, essentially replacing the old expansions but spreading content out across seasonal updates.
For 2025, the paid Content Pass will offer a new story arc that serves as a sequel to the game’s original launch narrative. The first seasonal storyline, The Cult of the Wormhas already been revealed.
This arc brings players back into conflict with the infamous villain Molag balltaking them to a new location: the Isle of Solsticea never-before-seen region south of the continent that Argonian fans are sure to appreciate.
Everything Included in the 2025 Content Pass
The new story begins in June and features the return of iconic characters that veteran players will recognize. It also introduces new enemies and challenges to keep things exciting.
One of the biggest new features is Cyrodiil Championsa large-scale PvP mode with balanced matchmaking. Expect massive battles with strong server support, according to ESO’s team.
To better welcome new or returning players, ZeniMax Online is also revamping the tutorial and enhancing early-game zones with improved visuals and streamlined progression.
While the format may be changing, some staples remain—like the 12-player trialnow titled Ossine Cagewhich continues the tradition of including a group challenge with each major update.
Gameplay Innovation with Subclasses
The biggest gameplay shake-up is the introduction of subclasses. Once players hit level 50, they’ll unlock the ability to use skills from other classes. This system allows for over 3,000 different combinations and applies to every character on your account.
The story’s structure is also evolving. Inspired by community-driven live events seen in games like Fortnitethe second phase of the Cult of the Worm storyline will feature a one-server-wide event.
In late summer, players will collaborate to build camps and forge a weapon strong enough to destroy the spiritual barrier around the island. Then, by the end of the year, a transformed new zone will open, continuing the main quest—which begins now with a free prologue mission.
What You Get with the Content Pass
The Content Pass is priced at $49.99 and includes access to:
Early Purchase Reward Items
- 10-Year Lion Guard Steed mount
- 10-Year Anniversary Mudcrab pet
- Shell-Tide Beach emote pack
These limited-time reward items are available only until June 2, 2025, for PC/Mac and June 18, 2025, for Xbox and PlayStation consoles and are immediately unlocked upon purchase.
- Both parts of The Cult of the Worm seasonal arc
- The Twisted Wall event
- Four unique dungeons
- The Skulltooth mount
- The Coastal Durzog pet
- The Golden Eagle pet
- And more surprises
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