The Elder Scrolls® Online

s reported by Massively OP, senior developers at ZeniMax Online Studios said that the company has returned to its circa 2015-2018 headcount, before it staffed up for the development of canceled MMO Blackbird. The estimate is similar to one

I'm somewhat prone to pessimism in this column, though that's not without cause. MMOs aren't exactly a dying breed, per se—we've got Guild Wars 3 to look forward to, and most of the old guard, while a little grey in the beard, have respecta

For the first time ever, seasonal content is here for The Elder Scrolls Online. Return of the Thieves Guild, its inaugural season, has launched for the long-running MMO, something you'd expect fans would be all abuzz for—if not for the fact

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/07/93ebdea1fa17a2c70847cba9b0921f70.jpg Pilfer Glenumbra with the Thieves Guild, explore Tamriel’s high seas, unravel new puzzles and mysteries, and discover even more challenges and adven

s reported by MMORPG, we now know the full scope of the layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios (The Elder Scrolls Online) and ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Game Studios. A Maryland WARN Act notice shows 213 employees laid off from Ze

Yesterday's layoffs at Xbox took, and will continue to take, a terrible toll. Some trumpeted the fact that no studios were closed, although the practical impact of spinning them out to independence or new ownership remains to be seen, but t

Following Xbox layoffs, The Elder Scrolls Online Community Manager published a forum post detailing the studio's "immediate focus." Read the full story on PCGamesN: Zenimax "reaffirms commitment" to ESO, as Xbox layoffs cut deep

Yesterday brought the news that Microsoft were cutting 1600 staff, spinning out four studios, and finding a further 1600 jobs to cut in the year to come. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said in an email to staff that she was "making reductions" and "s

The axe has finally fallen from Xbox's latest round of layoffs and studio sloughing—characterised as a "reset" by its current CEO, Asha Sharma, who paradoxically wants the company to have 1 billion daily players somehow. ZeniMax Online Stud

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/07/f4d98ccf2703a536edada3224554eefb.jpg Learn about the rogues who, should they put aside their differences, may become the founding members of the Daggerfall Thieves Guild chapter. Dear Z

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/07/1ad16efdb0ed1cfab72fb0abc2480571.jpg Scope out the new Thieves Guild quest and storyline, coming soon as part of Season One. With the launch of Season One on July 8, all ESO players can

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/07/9a4e295c5e31f7b40094be1059012744.jpg Sneak a peek at some of the amazing Tome rewards you can unlock and claim when Season One arrives on July 8. ESO’s next Tamriel Tome will launch whe

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/06/6cd4010dd371fc0390181e8a49e8613d.jpg Prepare for brand-new adventures and more with the arrival of Season One this July! https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/06/13f2fc69e

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/06/b30e5fb010ca8a7cb233173261bf4258.jpg Take advantage of huge discounts on all ESO editions at select retailers this month! Pick up The Elder Scrolls Online Standard and Deluxe Editions o

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/06/a9d3830f128c1a12d72c7e5d9f20b668.jpg Engage in craft, commerce, or crime for greater rewards as the Zeal of Zenithar in-game event returns! The Zeal of Zenithar in-game event returns fo

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/06/58c3a062e67740ab0a6346be3faaad40.jpg Try out ESO’s new Challenge Difficulty system during June’s Golden Pursuits campaign. A New Challenge Arises Get ready to take on a tougher Tamriel

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/06/506aa2c7d805a43c38fd23c940904162.jpg No need to be limited by your resources as ESO’s hybridization initiative takes new steps in the upcoming Update 51 and Season One. A while back, ES

ZeniMax / Bethesda have released the latest major upgrade for the popular MMO The Elder Scrolls Online, and it is finally Steam Deck Verified. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/the-elder-scrolls-online-now-st

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/06/b2d07bf330bb2494fe0eb4565f577eb7.jpg Discover the redesigned Werewolf, Class Mastery, and more with Season Zero’s Update 50 patch. Enjoy a host of new Season Zero features and get ready

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/05/bda633495d3b04685328503a9ca37262217916.jpg Sneak a look at the new storylines, dangers, and changes arriving in ESO’s Season One. Season One Ahoy If you watched the recent Xbox Games Sh

https://esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net/ape/uploads/2026/05/6c4ed7436fa122f4e4ae5c52b06b946c.jpg Tailor your overland and quest experience via Season Zero’s new Challenge Difficulty system. Choose Your Challenge If you want to make your adventur