The Elder Scrolls Online
04 Apr 2014
All releases
09 Jun 2015 - Xbox One
09 Jun 2015 - PlayStation 4
09 Jun 2015 - PlayStation 4
09 Jun 2015 - PlayStation 4
15 Jun 2021 - Xbox Series X|S
15 Jun 2021 - PlayStation 5
04 Apr 2014 - PC (Microsoft Windows)
04 Apr 2014 - Mac
16 Jun 2020 - Google Stadia
Tags
Time to beat
Main story
Main story + extras
100% completion
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Write your story into a vibrant chapter of Tamriel’s distant past that takes place nearly 1,000 years before the iconic TES V: Skyrim, and discover a world steeped in adventure and possibility.
The game is set in the Second Era, in 2E 583, during a period of time known as the Interregnum. It was a period of time known for its political instability. Daedric prince Molag Bal has taken advantage of this instability to try and pull all of Tamriel into his realm of Coldharbour. Bal is doing so by sending devices called "Dark Anchors" into Tamriel. The Fighters Guild have taken it upon themselves to remove them. The Tharn family, current rulers of Cyrodiil through Empress Regent Clivia Tharn, has made a pact with the King of Worms, who has agreed to supplement the Imperial's forces by resurrecting their soldiers. Secretly, Mannimarco is conspiring with Molag Bal, the Daedric Prince of Corruption and Domination, to take over Mundus. Molag Bal is also harvesting the souls of mortals. The Hero is an adventurer whose soul has been taken, which allows them to constantly return to life.
| Audio | Subtitles | Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | ✓ | ||
| Russian | ✓ | ✓ | |
| English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spanish (Spain) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| German | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| French | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Lunyx
1
Version: Playstation 5
Edition: Digital
This is a really cool world & I really love the sense of community that they have crafted. Unfortunately, I don't have 1,000+ hours to spare. Especially for a game that is essentially relentlessly repetitive fetch quests that aren't too interesting. All in all, this is a decent game & there is tons of content to be discovered if you have the drive & time.
Will I come back to it? Maybe. But I would honestly rather put more time back into Skyrim.
Final verdict: Wait for a sale
