Online:Chapters

Chapters are large expansions for Elder Scrolls Online. Newly-released Chapters cannot be purchased with Crowns and are not included in ESO Plus subscriptions, but are rather available from other online stores (bought separately for those who already have an ESO account, or with the full game) or newly issued retail copies of the game. Full retail versions of new Chapters include the previous Chapters, while upgrade versions do not. Sections of older Chapters usually become available through ESO Plus and the Crown Store as DLC one year after the initial release. A large zone is always included in each Chapter.

Morrowind

Morrowind
Zone	Vvardenfell
Prologue	The Missing Prophecy
Tutorial	Broken Bonds
Quest	Divine Conundrum
Release Date
PC & Mac	22 May 2017 (early access) 6 June 2017
Xbox	6 June 2017
PlayStation	6 June 2017

A dread shadow hangs over Morrowind, portending doom even as Red Mountain shudders and quakes. Travel to Vvardenfell and aid the priests of Vivec in this new region full of prophecy, Dark Elf rivalries, and ancient traditions.

Morrowind is the first Chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. It is an expansion set on the island of Vvardenfell. Morrowind includes a large new zone, the Warden class, a trial, and a new storyline centered around saving Vvardenfell from Baar Dau's descent. The DLC was made free to all players on April 4, 2022, but did not include the Warden class.

Morrowind entered invite-only closed beta on the PTS on April 17, 2017, although all content from the Chapter was under a non-disclosure agreement. The Chapter launched in early access on May 22, 2017 for PC/Mac, and officially launched on all platforms on June 6, 2017.

As of Update 18 and the release of Summerset, the Chapter is no longer available for retail purchase and its contents have been divided between the base game and the Crown Store. Battlegrounds have moved to the base game. Certain promotional bonus content which was originally available in the Discovery Pack and Morrowind Collector's Edition is available in the Crown Store as part of the Morrowind Collector's Pack.

On June 5, 2018, Morrowind became available in the Crown Store as a DLC purchase, and the Warden class became a separate Crown Store Upgrade available for 015001,500 . The Morrowind DLC was also included with ESO Plus. Since April 6, 2022, the Morrowind DLC is available for free and is automatically given to all players upon logging in.

Features

• Vvardenfell, a large new zone.
• The Warden, an ice-based nature class.
• A new story, in which you must aid Vivec in regaining his lost powers as part of an emerging Daedric plot.
• Battlegrounds, a new 4v4v4 arena-style PvP mode.
• A new 12-player trial, the Halls of Fabrication.
• A new tutorial and a free player house for new characters.
• Aid the Morag Tong in Balmora or help a slave ascend the ranks of the Telvanni in Sadrith Mora, among other side quests.
• Six new delves, six new group bosses, and two new public dungeons.
• Daily repeatable quests from the Ordinators of Vivec City and the Ashlanders of Ald'ruhn.
• Collectibles to earn, including pets, tattoos, and a personality.
• New dyes, styles, and sets, including three new crafting sites.
• A tomb hunting collection task that will take you all over Vvardenfell.

Summerset

Summerset
Zone	Summerset, Artaeum
Prologue	Through a Veil Darkly
Tutorial	The Mind Trap
Quest	The Queen's Decree
Release Date
PC & Mac	21 May 2018 (early access) 5 June 2018
Xbox	5 June 2018
PlayStation	5 June 2018

By royal decree, the once-forbidden island of the High Elves has been opened, its Crystal Tower drawing travelers to its light. But dark forces from beyond and below are also interested in the mystic location in this new chapter set in the Summerset Isle.

Summerset is the second Chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. It is an expansion set on the main island of Summerset Isles and Artaeum. The Chapter includes all-new zone packed with adventure, ability to join the Psijic Order, a new crafting Skill Line related to jewelry, a new Trial, and a new storyline.

As of Update 22 and the release of Elsweyr, Summerset is now included with ESO Plus and can be purchased from the Crown Store. Certain promotional bonus content was available with Summerset; see the Queen's Bounty Pack and Collector's Edition for details.

Features

• A large new zone, Summerset.
• Explore Artaeum, the island sanctuary of the Psijic Order.
• An epic main story quest line, concluding the Daedric War narrative.
• Join the mysterious Psijic Order for the first time in an Elder Scrolls game.
• A brand-new Psijic Order combat Skill Line.
• A new Jewelry Crafting Skill Line.
• Cloudrest, a new 12-player Trial.
• A new tutorial, and a free player house for new characters.
• Six new delves, six new group bosses, and two new public dungeons.
• New collectibles to earn, including pets, tattoos, outfit styles, and furnishings.
• All-new group PvE challenge, Abyssal Geysers.
• New styles and sets, including three new crafting sites.

Elsweyr

Elsweyr
Zone	Northern Elsweyr
Prologue	The Demon Weapon
Tutorial	Bright Moons, Warm Sands
Quest	A Rage of Dragons
Release Date
PC & Mac	20 May 2019 (early access) 4 June 2019
Xbox	4 June 2019
PlayStation	4 June 2019

Venture to the land of the Khajiit in The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr, our newest chapter, an epic story in an all-new zone. Face dread creatures from the past—Dragons!—and discover the dark skills of a new character class, the Necromancer, as you join with new friends and old enemies to save Elsweyr from war and devastation.

Elsweyr is the third Chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. It is an expansion set in Northern Elsweyr. It was initially teased with a wrathstone tablet and letter from Abnur Tharn, and was announced on January 15th, with the tagline "The Season of the Dragon Approaches". Datamined text for the Chapter reads "ESO reaches new heights of storytelling with a war against the Dragons that unfolds and builds over four quarterly releases to an unexpected climax." A preview of the teaser trailer was released on January 9th after a stream, showing a Khajiit and Abnur Tharn finding a Wrathstone tablet.

Features

• A whole new zone to explore, Northern Elsweyr.
• An epic main story quest line that ties into the Season of the Dragon.
• A challenging new 12-player Trial, Sunspire.
• Massive new world events, Dragon Attacks.
• A huge number of unique delves, public dungeons, and standalone quests.
• New collectibles to earn and styles to learn.

Greymoor

Greymoor
Zone	Western Skyrim Blackreach: Greymoor Caverns
Prologue	The Coven Conspiracy
Tutorial	Bound in Blood
Quest	The Gathering Storm
Release Date
PC & Mac	26 May 2020
Xbox	10 June 2020
PlayStation	10 June 2020

Greymoor is the fourth Chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. Supernatural harrowstorms plague Western Skyrim, and dark beasts, led by a powerful Vampire Lord, devour souls to further their mysterious plans. In Greymoor, you must defend the besieged Nords and uncover the evil behind this monstrous resurgence. It was planned for release on PC/Mac on May 18 2020 but was delayed until May 26, and was planned for release on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on June 9 but was delayed until June 10.

Since the release of Blackwood, Greymoor is now included with ESO Plus and can be purchased from the Crown Store. Certain promotional bonus content was available with Greymoor; see the Greymoor Collector's Edition for details.

Features

• Two new zones to explore: Western Skyrim and Blackreach: Greymoor Caverns
• A gothic main story quest line that ties into the Dark Heart of Skyrim adventure
• An intriguing new system: Antiquities
• A massive new 12-player Trial: Kyne's Aegis
• New world events: Harrowstorms
• New delves, public dungeons, and stand-alone quests
• Updates and quality-of-life improvements including a rework of the Vampire Skill Line (free for all ESO players)

Blackwood

Blackwood
Zone	Blackwood
Prologue	A Mortal's Touch
Quest	A Deadly Secret
Release Date
PC & Mac	1 June 2021
Xbox	8 June 2021
PlayStation	8 June 2021

Blackwood is the fifth Chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. It takes place in the southern region of Blackwood, between the Cyrodilic city of Leyawiin and the Black Marsh city of Gideon. Mehrunes Dagon threatens all of Tamriel with his four Ambitions, weapons of great power once granted to the fallen Longhouse Emperors.

Blackwood is included with ESO Plus and can be purchased from the Crown Store as of June 2022. Certain promotional bonus content was available with Blackwood; see the Blackwood Collector's Edition for details.

Features

• One new zone to explore: Blackwood
• A main story quest line that ties into the Gates of Oblivion adventure
• A new Companions system
• 4 new Mythic Items
• New Antiquities
• A new 12-player trial: Rockgrove
• New Oblivion Portals world events

High Isle

High Isle
Zone	High Isle
Prologue	Ascending Doubt
Release Date
PC & Mac	6 June 2022
Xbox	21 June 2022
PlayStation	21 June 2022

High Isle is the sixth Chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. It takes place in the southern region of High Isle, in the Systres.

High Isle is included with ESO Plus and can be purchased from the Crown Store as of June 2023. Certain promotional bonus content was available with High Isle; see the High Isle Collector's Edition for details.

Features

• New Zone: High Isle
• 30 Hours of Unique Story Content
• An epic main story questline that ties into

Legacy of the Bretons

• New Card Game system: Tales of Tribute
• New 12-Player Trial: Dreadsail Reef
• Two New Companions: Ember & Isobel Veloise
• New World Events: Volcanic Vents
• 10 New Item sets & 5 New Mythic Items
• New Collectibles, Furnishings & Dye
• New Achievements & Titles
• New Antiquities

Necrom

Necrom
Zone	Telvanni Peninsula Apocrypha
Prologue	Eye of Fate
Release Date
PC & Mac	5 June 2023
Xbox	20 June 2023
PlayStation	20 June 2023

Necrom is the seventh Chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. It is an expansion set on the Telvanni Peninsula, centered on the ancient Dark Elf city of Necrom. It includes an entire zone set within Hermaeus Mora's realm of Apocrypha. It also includes the new Arcanist class.

Necrom is now included with ESO Plus and can be purchased from the Crown Store. Necrom is the first Chapter in the multi-year-long Secrets of Apocrypha storyline.

Features

• Two new zones to explore: Telvanni Peninsula and Apocrypha
• A main story quest line that ties into the Shadow Over Morrowind adventure
• A new playable class: the Arcanist
• Two New Companions: Azandar al-Cybiades & Sharp-as-Night
• New World Events: Bastion Nymic
• A new 12-player trial: Sanity's Edge
• 13 New Item sets & 3 New Mythic Items
• New Tales of Tribute Deck: Almalexia
• New Collectibles, Furnishings & Dye
• New Achievements & Titles
• New Antiquities

Gold Road

Gold Road
Zone	West Weald
Prologue	Prisoner of Fate
Release Date
PC & Mac	3 June 2024
Xbox	18 June 2024
PlayStation	18 June 2024

Gold Road is the eighth Chapter for The Elder Scrolls Online. The expansion is set in the Colovian region of the West Weald, and was released on June 3rd, 2024 for PC/Mac, and June 18th, 2024 for Xbox and Playstation.

Gold Road is not included with ESO Plus and cannot be purchased from the Crown Store. Gold Road is the second Chapter in the multi-year-long Secrets of Apocrypha storyline, following the events of Necrom.

Features

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• Two New Companions: ^TBA
• New World Events: ^{Sky tears}
• A new 12-player trial: Lucent Citadel
• ^(?) New Item sets & ^(?) New Mythic Items
• New Tales of Tribute Deck: ^(?)
• New Collectibles, Furnishings & Dye
• New Achievements & Titles
• New Antiquities

Bundles

There are currently five bundles available to purchase:

• The Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edition (listed as The Elder Scrolls Online in the PSN and XBox stores): For new players, this version includes the base game and the Morrowind Chapter.
• Gold Road Digital Upgrade: For existing players, this version includes the Gold Road Chapter.
• Gold Road Deluxe Edition Upgrade: For existing players, this version includes the Gold Road Chapter, and Collector's Edition bonuses.
• Collection: Gold Road: This bundle includes the base game, the Gold Road Chapter and all of the previously released Chapters.
• Collection: Gold Road Deluxe Edition: This bundle includes the base game, the Gold Road Chapter and all of the previously released Chapters and their Collector's Edition bonuses. Does not include pre-order exclusive items.

Notes

• Chapters can be found under the "Stories" tab of Collections, along with Dungeon DLC and Zone DLC. Presently, only Greymoor is found under "Chapters", and Morrowind, Summerset and Elsweyr have been moved to "Zone DLC".
• When asked about possible areas of Tamriel for future Chapters, Matt Firor mentioned that much of Black Marsh, much of Elsweyr, and half of Skyrim had not been done as zones yet. When asked about the ESO roadmap and whether the studio had plans for what to do once it had covered all of Tamriel in future Chapters, Rich Lambert replied: "One of the beauties of The Elder Scrolls universe is it's not just tied to Tamriel. Tamriel is the giant main continent. There are other continents [and] there are also the infinite worlds of Oblivion that you can go and explore as well."
• Each Chapter has had a codename used on its various files prior to release in order to keep its true name a secret before it is officially announced. They are:
  • Volcano - Morrowind (VRD)
  • Glacier - Summerset (SUM)
  • Mesa - Elsweyr (ELS)
  • Scarp - Greymoor (SKR)
  • Badlands - Blackwood (BAD)
  • Dune - High Isle (SYS/HI)
  • Magma - Necrom (TLV/APC)
  • Peninsula - Gold Road (CHL/SKG)
  • Solstice - TBA