Keep cozy with a comfortable pile of rewards available just by logging in this May 2024.
There are some huge login rewards coming to The Elder Scrolls Online you can claim in the month of May, including an entire house! Check out what exactly you can get below. Curious about Daily Login Rewards? Learn more by reading this help article.
Sword-Singer’s Redoubt—Day 3 Stay cool in the desert sun
Make Hammerfell your home and get comfortable in this brand-new in-game house situated on the border of the Alik’r Desert and Bangkorai. Enjoy crystal caverns, oasis waters, and wide spans of sand and stone as part of the design of this remarkable reward.
You’ll receive the unfurnished house on just your third day of logins this month, starting things off with something spectacular. Speaking of spectacular, this house could be hinting at something special! You’ll have to wait and see…
Claim one crate a day for five days to collect five Scalecaller Crown Crates in total. You’ll unlock creepy collectibles themed around Scalecaller Peak and Fang Lair, many of which are available for preview in this blog.
Seals of Endeavor—Day 10 Endeavor to get something nice
More Seals of Endeavor make their way to you this month, helping you unlock the Crown Crate item of your dreams. Log in to claim a hefty purse of 500 Seals as your tenth daily reward this month. You can learn more about Seals of Endeavor in this blog.
Bruma Spotted Pig pet—Day 14 Too cute—don’t even think about bacon!
Don’t you dare mention pork pies around this friendly fellow. He’s far too charming to eat, but definitely a good option for head pats.
Xanmeer Crown Crates—Days 16-20 Treasures reclaimed from the mire
More Crown Crates? That’s right, there’s another set of five crates that will be claimable over five more days. Acquiring all of them requires logging in at least twenty days in total, which seems like no time at all according to the Argonians of Black Marsh. You can preview a selection of the items available in the Xanmeer Crown Crates in this blog.
As fabulous as these rewards are, they are far from the only items on offer. To see everything, start your logins on May 1 and take a look at the full list! We think you’ll find this month quite welcoming, so come right into Tamriel and make yourself at home.
Gold Road Chapter & Update 42 Now Live on the PC/Mac Public Test Server!
Wander paths untraveled by testing the new Gold Road Chapter and Update 42 base-game patch on the PC/Mac Public Test Server!
It’s that time again—time to get an early look at ESO’s upcoming content and make the game better while you do so! The Public Test Server (PTS) has been updated to include the content from the Gold Road Chapter, including the new Scribing system, as well as the Update 42 base-game patch. To access the PTS environment, go to the Settings menu within the PC/Mac ESO launcher by toggling the “Show Public Test Environment” option. You can then download and access the test environment. Don’t forget to leave feedback and report any bugs you come across by typing “/feedback” or “/bug” in chat.
The PTS is open to any PC/Mac players, regardless of whether they own ESO or have pre-purchased Gold Road, so if you’d like to get your first look at the upcoming Chapter and more, be sure to jump in!
For everything you need to know about Gold Road, Update 42, and this particular test, visit thePTS Patch Notes on the official ESO forums.
Are you excited for your first in-game look at West Weald and the all-new Daedric Prince? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook!
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road and Update 42 arrive June 3 on PC/Mac, and June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
Enjoy Mountain Dew to Unlock a Free Mount, Experience Scroll, & More
Get your hands on some Mountain Dew and you’ll unlock in-game rewards, including the Karthwolf Charger mount, XP scrolls, and more.
Right now, when you grab specially marked bottles of Mountain Dew, you can earn unique codes that allow you to unlock free in-game ESO items including:
Karthwolf Charger mount
Gold Coast Experience Scroll*
Unlock these rewards with Mountain Dew!
To get started, visit the Mountain Dew Gaming Rewards official website, select Enter Code, register an account, and follow the prompts. You can then enter codes from any specially marked bottle of Mountain Dew and claim gaming rewards, including the above mount and experience scroll plus other Xbox goodies. Note that this promotion is available only for those who reside in North America.
Enjoy a refreshing Mountain Dew and you’ll unlock points for in-game rewards—easy! Are you planning to get your hands on the Karthwolf Charger mount and experience scroll? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
*Note: Gold Coast Experience Scrolls must be claimed within 14 days from in-game mail
Meet the Character—Tribune Alea
Meet Tribune Alea Idolus, an elite agent of Count Calantius of Skingrad, in a new Meet the Character!
Count Calantius,
I write you today to recommend Tribune Alea Idolus for special duty in your personal service. I understand you are searching for a marshal with the flexibility to handle complex challenges in these troubled times. Rest assured, Tribune Alea possesses the intelligence and discretion to act as your agent in any situation. She possesses a rare combination of courage, resourcefulness, and personal honor, making her perhaps the finest young officer it is my privilege to know.
While I could go on at length about Tribune Alea’s sterling service, I imagine you want to know more about the person who wears the uniform. First, Alea Idolus is a native of West Weald, born and bred in the Colovian Highlands. She is the daughter of Quatrius Idolus, whom you may remember as a wealthy, upstanding merchant. Quatrius died of the Knahaten Flu when Alea was still quite young, but he left her a generous inheritance and made arrangements for her to receive a first-rate education.
One might expect a young lady of means to choose a comfortable life, but Alea Idolus preferred more energetic pursuits. She grew up riding, hunting, swimming, and climbing all over the sedate country home her father had left her, and especially loved fencing. I have heard the family servants had a hard time keeping up with her! In any event, Alea enlisted as a common legionary in 2E 573, even though her wealth and family ties could have easily bought her an officer’s commission.
Some people join the Imperial Legion to see the world, others to test their mettle. Legionary Alea Idolus served in Bangkorai and Reaper’s March without seeing much action. Instead, her true test came right here in Colovia when Duke Varen launched his rebellion against Emperor Leovic. She joined Varen’s forces and fought valiantly in the defense of Kvatch. Later, now-Sergeant Alea Idolus marched to the Imperial City under Duke Varen’s banner and helped storm the White-Gold Tower in 2E 577.
After the Soulburst, Alea Idolus returned home to the West Weald Legion. She fought to defend Colovia in the confusing times following Emperor Varen’s disappearance. When the Daggerfall Covenant invaded the Heartlands in 2E 580, she won great renown at the Battle of North Hook. Sergeant Alea Idolus rallied her comrades and led her outnumbered forces to victory after the officers of her cohort fell. For her valor and initiative, I had the honor of promoting her to centurion and awarding her the spurs of an Imperial knight.
Centurion Alea Idolus quickly proved herself to be an outstanding officer, demonstrating a rare talent for thinking independently—the result of her unusual education, or so I would assume. Once again, her record of success demanded recognition, and she earned the red diamond of a tribune.
In my opinion, Alea Idolus is not only an exceptional Colovian legionary. She is a hero, tried and tested in both the fire of battle and the storm of troubled times. I have not the slightest doubt that she will prove herself invaluable to my lord count. And I believe you will soon come to trust her judgment and devotion every bit as much as I do now.
Your servant,
Commander Merian of Feldagard Keep
The trusty Tribune is sure to be busy with all that is occurring within West Weald. However, she’ll carve out time for helpful adventurers in the upcoming Gold Road Chapter. Will you assist her in securing Skingrad and its environs? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road arrives for PC/Mac on June 3, 2024, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 18, 2024. Pre-purchase Gold Road now to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount. Don’t miss out!
Grab Your Tickets for the 2024 ESO Tavern in Germany Today!
Meet up with your fellow fans to enjoy a weekend of mirth and merry fun during this year’s ESO Tavern community event.
The ESO Tavern returns once again this July as part of the year-long celebration of ESO’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration! Since its inception in 2013, the ESO Tavern has remained the major European event for fans and developers alike to meet up and share their love for the game and community.
This year, the ESO Tavern is moving to Wasserburg Heldrungen in Thuringia, Germany, and will run from Saturday, July 13 at 2PM CEST, until Sunday, July 14 at 4PM CEST. Community members will gather at this gorgeous castle to mingle, take part in various fun activities, and enjoy live musical performances.
Throughout the weekend, Creative Director Rich Lambert, Art Director CJ Grebb, Project Lead Kira Ross Schlitt, Lead Encounter Designer Mike Finnigan, Lead Combat Designer Brian Wheeler, and Senior Community Manager Kai Schober will also be engaging with fans and celebrating ESO’s 10th anniversary.
Admissions will be managed via Eventbrite. Please follow this link to register for the ESO Tavern 2024. There are three distinct ticket packages available:
The Weald package (€45)
Includes a goodie bag with exclusive merch and codes, participation in all activities, access to musical performances, free campfire bread on a stick and marshmallows, as well as complimentary breakfast on Sunday.
The Dawnwood package (€55)
Includes everything from the Weald package plus one overnight stay in your own tent on the castle grounds, as well as car access to the site on arrival and departure.
The Skingrad package (€75)
Includes everything from the Weald package plus one overnight stay in one of the castle rooms*, and parking on the grounds.
After registering for a ticket, you will be placed on a waiting list. If you’d like to register as a group (or just generally increase your odds of admission), email us directly at community_de@bethsofteurope.com with "Tavern 2024" in the subject line. Include the email address(es) you used to register on Eventbrite and let us know why you would love to be invited. If you are accepted, you will need to confirm and pay for your purchase within 28 days. Your ticket(s) will remain refundable up to seven days before the event.
Be sure to keep an eye out for further news on additional special guests and activities. Are you excited to continue celebrating ESO’s 10th birthday alongside your fellow fans in Germany? Let us know via X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
*Note that the accommodation in the castle consists of (comfortable) youth hostel rooms. A total of eight 2-bedrooms, four 3-bedrooms, five 4-bedrooms, six 5-bedrooms, four 6-bedrooms and two 8-bedrooms are available. If you are interested in the Skingrad package, please organize yourselves into groups in advance and send an email with the subject "Skingrad" to community_de@bethsofteurope.com so that we can allocate the beds fairly.
Anniversary Spotlight—Pick a Pocket to Claim the Thieves Guild DLC for Free & More
Tamriel’s stickiest fingers can claim the Thieves Guild DLC, a special mount, and more during this new 10-Year Anniversary promotion!
Thieves of Tamriel
The Thieves Guild Anniversary Spotlight is part of the ongoing 10-Year Anniversary Celebration and begins this Monday, April 15, and continues until Monday, April 29, 2024. If you’re the kind of adventurer who enjoys operating on the wrong side of the law, you'll enjoy additional rewards and goods by playing the outlaw during this time.
To begin, should you earn (or have already earned) the “Pocket Picker” in-game achievement, you can claim the entire Thieves Guild DLC for free from the in-game Crown Store. Earning the Pocket Picker achievement is as easy as taking a sweetroll from a baby—simply pick the pocket of any citizen of Tamriel. If you’re already an adept footpad, you might have not only Pocket Picker, but other achievements progressing from it that change the name in the in-game Achievements menu. Not to worry—should you have moved on to earn “Purse Snatcher” or “Sneak Thief Extraordinaire,” you can claim the Thieves Guild DLC all the same. Pick a pocket to unlock a DLC!
The Thieves Guild DLC grants you access to the Hew’s Bane zone, the Thieves Guild organization and storyline, and the Thieves Guild Skill Line, helping you stay one step ahead of the law.
Furthermore, Thieves Guild DLC owners can also claim the Treasure Hunter Horse mount for free from the in-game Crown Store by earning the Hew’s Bane Cave Delver achievement. To unlock this achievement, simply visit and defeat the bosses within both explorable caves in the Hew’s Bane zone. The Treasure Hunter Horse mount
Endeavor to Get Rich
During the promotion window (April 15-29), some of the Daily and Weekly Endeavors will feature challenges relevant to both Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood members. For example, a Daily Endeavor may ask you to pick pockets or locks, while another may ask you to use poisons or even the Blade of Woe. Even better, the rewards for these thematic Endeavors will be increased—keep an eye out for them!
Dark Brotherhood Discounted!
If you don’t own or have access to the Dark Brotherhood DLC and want to make the most out of the bonus Endeavors, you can acquire it during the promotion window from the Crown Store at 20% off. We know … you’ll enjoy this discount!
The Dark Brotherhood DLC gives you access to the Gold Coast zone, the Dark Brotherhood organization and storyline, and access to both the Blade of Woe ability and the Dark Brotherhood Skill Line—everything an aspiring assassin needs!
Crime Pays
During the Thieves Guild Anniversary Spotlight, you can experience Tamriel on the wrong side of the law for free, simply by picking a pocket—easy! Are you planning a heist or two during this new promotion? Don’t forget, this Anniversary Spotlight will take place only between April 15-29—don’t miss it! Let us know if you’re an existing or soon-to-be member of the Thieves Guild via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
Anniversary Celebration—Traveling Down the Gold Road Panel
Learn more about West Weald, the new Scribing system, and Ithelia from the perspective of the development team via this recent panel.
Wondering what most excites the development team about the upcoming Gold Road Chapter? Watch a recording of the Traveling Down the Gold Road panel, featuring Senior Community Manager Gina Bruno, Art Director CJ Grebb, Scribing Lead Kira Ross Schlitt, Lead Encounter Designer Mike Finnigan, and Zone Lead Ed Stark. Together, the panelists shared their reasons why they’re excited for the upcoming Gold Road Chapter.
What did you think of these developer insights? Are you excited to travel down the Gold Road yourself when the Chapter releases this June? Tell us via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road arrives for PC/Mac on June 3, 2024, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 18, 2024. Pre-purchase Gold Road now to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount. Don’t miss out!
Learn About Gold Road’s Upcoming Scribing System in this 101-Style Video Guide
Learn how to customize new skills via the upcoming Scribing system with this new video guide.
Scribing offers you the chance to power up your roleplay and fine-tune your combat skills. This system—arriving this June with the Gold Road Chapter—gives you the ability to craft and customize unique abilities. If you’ve been waiting for the details on how this feature will work since its initial announcement in January, then wait no longer! Check out this video guide (first shared during the recent 10-Year Anniversary event in Amsterdam) featuring Project Lead Kira Ross Schlitt to get a first look at how Scribing actually works.
Do you have a favorite skill line that you can’t wait to build a new custom ability for? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road arrives for PC/Mac on June 3, 2024, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 18, 2024. Pre-purchase Gold Road now to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to the Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount. Don’t miss out!
ESO’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Begins Now!
Join us for 15 months of reveals, retrospectives, rewards, and more as we celebrate 10 amazing years of The Elder Scrolls Online.
We are thrilled to announce that ESO’s 10th Anniversary Celebration has officially begun! This massive celebration puts a spotlight on you (our players), the game, and the development team over the next 15 months*.
Kicking off with the (still ongoing) event in Amsterdam, the fun will continue all the way from today until June 2025. Between now and then, however, we’re going to bring you a host of incredible 10th Anniversary-themed goodies, including new livestreams, special promotions, additional in-person events hosted all over the globe, and in-game activities and rewards. Want to ensure you don’t miss a beat? Visit our official 10th Anniversary page to stay on top of everything you need to know.
10th Anniversary Livestream & Amsterdam Event
Of course, the celebration began today with the opening of the ESO 10-Year Celebration Event in Amsterdam. Right now, attendees are mingling with their fellow #ESOFam members and the development team while also enjoying a host of unique panels, activities, and fun. 10-Year Celebration In-Person Event
Keep an eye out for recaps and highlights from this first massive in-person event soon, but until then, you can check out the opening acts of the celebration livestreamed via Twitch.tv/Bethesda.
More In-Person Events Coming
The fun in Amsterdam is just the beginning of the 10th Anniversary festivities. There’s going to be plenty of exciting events all over the globe between now and the celebration’s end, too!
Below, you can find some details on the next two upcoming in-person events. If you don’t see an in-person event for your local territory, don’t worry, we’ll share more details on additional upcoming events in the coming months—keep an eye out.
10th Anniversary Celebration at Elfia
Join us at the Elfia fantasy cosplay festival this April! Meet fellow members of the #ESOFam and development team (including Creative Director Rich Lambert), enjoy giveaways, fun community cosplay-themed activities, and play the upcoming Gold Road Chapter!
The ESO Tavern returns in 2024, with a 10th Anniversary twist! Tickets for the longstanding community event will go on sale soon. Keep an eye on the official website for details.
When: July 13-14
Where: Wasserburg Heldrungen, Germany
Signup and tickets: Coming soon!
Alienware Plays ESO!
In celebration of ESO’s 10th anniversary, the team at Alienware is running a Steam community event, inviting all of Tamriel’s adventurers to log in and unlock special community rewards.
If you play ESO on Steam, you can help unlock a bunch of goodies including XP scrolls and even the coveted Karthwolf Charger mount, simply by playing the game between now and April 9. Don’t own ESO? As it so happens, you can play free this week on Steam during the April 2024 Free Play Event—go grab it! Kathwolf Charger mount
Visit Alienware Arena for details on how you can sign up and participate in their Steam community event, and be sure to look out for additional 10th Anniversary Celebration fun from our friends at Alienware in the future.
A Sneaky April ESO Promotion
If you’re accustomed to living on the wrong side of the law, you’ll enjoy our upcoming 10th Anniversary April promotion. We’re staying mum and remaining silent on the key details for now, but if you enjoy picking pockets and deadlier endeavors, you’ll want to keep an eye out for more information later this month!
GeForce Now is Live!
In these last 10 years, ESO has found its way to many additional platforms beyond PC/Mac, and we are pleased to announce that this now includes NVIDIA GeForce NOW! ESO players** with access via Steam or the Epic Games Store can play the game streamed to their device of choice, including PC, Mac, under-powered laptop, mobile devices, and more, using GeForce NOW cloud gaming.
Those who sign up with an Ultimate membership can stream at up to 4K and 120 fps, or experience the game at ultrawide resolutions on supported devices.
We can’t wait to reveal more about what we have in store for you during the 10th Anniversary Celebration, but don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long. Keep an eye on elderscrollsonline.com, the 10th Anniversary page, and our social channels for the latest 10th Anniversary-themed fun and promotions.
Are you excited to celebrate 10 years of The Elder Scrolls Online with us? Will you be joining us at any of our upcoming in-person events? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
*Why 15 months? While ESO initially launched for PC/Mac on April 2014, console launch was on June 2015, and we want to celebrate both!
Investigate a Mysterious Daedric Threat in the Free Gold Road Prologue Quest
Pursue the Dremora Torvesard as he searches for his master during the Gold Road Prologue quest, free for all ESO players!
The Gold Road Prologue quest is now available for FREE for all ESO players. To kick off this year’s adventure, grab the new quest starter titled “Prisoner of Fate” from the in-game Crown Store. Meet Galsa-Baru in the Gold Road Prologue
In this new quest, you will join forces with Leramil the Wise, an agent of Hermaeus Mora, to track down the enigmatic Torvesard who draws ever closer to locating his master, the Forgotten Prince Ithelia. In this adventure, you will uncover long-hidden secrets related to the return of this all-powerful Daedric Prince—secrets that could spell disaster for Tamriel and Oblivion alike.
In addition to uncovering new lore and characters related to the upcoming Gold Road Chapter, once you complete the Prologue, you will earn the Mirrormoor Mudcrab pet as a bonus reward!
Mirrormoor Mudcrab pet
Are you excited to learn more about Ithelia and the Daedric Prince’s imprisonment? What you discover will directly lead into the story of ESO:Gold Road. Don’t forget, this free quest is now available in the in-game Crown Store, so go get it! Let us know if you’re planning to begin your new adventure via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road arrives for PC/Mac on June 3, 2024, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 18, 2024. Pre-purchase Gold Road now to receive unique bonus rewards at launch in addition to immediate access to Welkyndstone Ruins Wolf mount.
