Dive into 2025’s new adventures by helping test Fallen Banners and Update 45 on the PC/Mac Public Test Server!

The Public Test Server (PTS) has now been updated to include both the upcoming Fallen Banners dungeon pack and the Update 45 base-game patch, giving you access to two new dungeons, refreshed starter zones, the features for the Cyrodiil Champions Test campaign, and a host of quality-of-life improvements, including improvements to Craft (green) Champion points! 

To access the PTS, 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 game client, which also grants you immediate access to the Fallen Banners dungeons to test. As a result, you shouldn't need to purchase it on the test server's Crown Store. Don’t forget to leave feedback and report any bugs you come across by typing “/feedback” or “/bug” in chat. If you want to learn about the features coming in Update 45 or anything else to do with the patch, be sure to check out the preview blog[www.elderscrollsonline.com] and PTS Patch Notes[forums.elderscrollsonline.com] on the ESO forums.

Which of Update 45’s new features do you expect to shake up your year the most? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram[www.instagram.com], and Facebook[www.facebook.com]. 

Learn more about the upcoming Update 45 base-game patch and the new Fallen Banners dungeon DLC.

The Update 45 base-game patch and Fallen Banners dungeon DLC arrives March 10 on PC/Mac and March 25 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles. While the U45 base-game patch is free for all ESO players, an ESO Plus™ membership is required to access and play the Fallen Banners dungeon DLC.

Kicking off the year’s adventures and challenges, Fallen Banners introduces two new four-player dungeons for you and your team to explore.



Exiled Redoubt

As the continent-spanning Alliance War continues to ravage Tamriel, the Imperial Battlemage Lucilla needs your help investigating the mysterious disappearances of its soldiers. Join Lucilla in infiltrating the stronghold of the once-proud House Albus and discover a plot that threatens to condemn the people of Cyrodiil to endless war.
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Fight for peace in Exiled Redoubt



Lep Seclusa

The Moth Priest sanctuary of Lep Seclusa is besieged, and the Elder Scroll it protects is threatened. You and your allies must defend the Moth Priests and their precious relic from the sinister Orpheon the Tactician and his army of deserters.
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Defend the sanctuary of Lep Seclusa

Both dungeons feature their own unique storylines, characters, challenges (including unique boss battles), and secrets. Complete these dungeons and you’ll also discover unique rewards, including item sets, collectibles, and Achievements available only in these encounters.

As mentioned above, if you wish to tackle these two new Alliance War-themed dungeons, you’ll need an active ESO Plus membership. The dungeon DLC will NOT be available for purchase for crowns at launch.


Arriving in tandem with the dungeon DLC is the Update 45 base-game patch. This free update includes a host of changes and improvements that all ESO players can enjoy.


Cyrodiil Champions Test Campaign

Update 45 introduces the early stages of the new Cyrodiil Champions test PvP campaign. When playing a Cyrodiil Champions test campaign, you and your fellow players are locked to specific class builds, including abilities, attributes, and items. This test allows us to monitor how the server reacts to simplified abilities, with the goal being to collect data and help us plan for the future of Cyrodiil and abilities.

During this test, seven set Cyrodiil Champion classes are available, and access to some features are blocked, including Crown Store provisions, items not included in the class templates, and more. During a Cyrodiil Champions campaign, all competitors are at equal power levels—it all comes down to skill!

Note that with Update 45, we are only just beginning to test the Cyrodiil Champions campaigns. Expect a full rollout with greater options and a more polished experience in the future.


Starter Zone Refresh

The starter zones of Betnikh, Stros M’kai, Bleakrock, Bal Foyen, and Khenarthi’s Roost have all undergone a makeover, bringing them more in line visually with the detail of ESO’s recent additions such as West Weald or the Telvanni Peninsula.

These starter zones have received improvements to their terrain transitions, materials and lighting, and atmosphere. Signs and banners have been positioned to better highlight services (such as crafting or banking locations), and lighting has been adjusted to better define important paths and other areas of detail. With the addition of more organic clutter and props, various portions of the zones should feel a little less sparse and a little more lived in—go check them out!


Quality-of-Life Improvements

This base-game patch also features a host of quality-of-life improvements to the game. This includes an improvement to the initial mount experience by significantly increasing their starting movement speed value (without dramatically increasing their top end speed). The team has also reworked specific Craft (green) Champion stars so they no longer need to be slotted for you to benefit from their effects. Finally, the team has also increased the visibility of the value of Mundus Stone Boons, including reminders as to when and where you can find them.

This is just the start of a series of general improvements to the player experience in ESO. Keep an eye out for even more additions and tweaks like the above throughout this year’s updates.

Tamriel is besieged on all sides, and the people of Cyrodiil need heroes, no matter what side of the conflict they are on. Are you ready to take up arms and defend the Moth Priests of Lep Seclusa or the forgotten soldiers of the Three Banners War? Are you excited to learn more about the various updates and improvements coming to the overall ESO experience? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram[www.instagram.com], and Facebook.[www.facebook.com]

Get a first look at ESO’s upcoming base-game update and adventures with a new preview livestream.

A new year means new adventures for Tamriel’s heroes, and we’re thrilled to reveal just the first part of 2025’s releases during the Update 45 Preview Livestream. Tune in to https://www.twitch.tv/Bethesda at 2PM EST this coming Thursday, January 9, as ESO Community Team members Jess Folsom and Gina Bruno are joined by Lead Encounter Designer Mike Finnigan and Lead Combat & PvP Designer Brian Wheeler for an early look at both the Update 45 base-game patch and the first dungeon DLC of the year!

As announced in our Studio Director’s letter last December[www.elderscrollsonline.com], the 2025 ESO Global Reveal will take place in April this year, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some amazing stuff to reveal between now and then.

Drops will be enabled during the show, so don’t forget to link your ESO and Twitch accounts[help.elderscrollsonline.com] before it all kicks off on https://www.twitch.tv/Bethesda at 2PM EST this coming Thursday, January 9 —see you there!

Keep yourself well-stocked for the year’s upcoming challenges with these rewards you can claim simply by logging into The Elder Scrolls Online!

This January, we’re starting the year off with a special thank you for our players on the first two days of logins, as we appreciate everyone’s patience with recent server outages[forums.elderscrollsonline.com]. We hope you find these enhanced login rewards (detailed below) to be a great start to a great year.

Claim these and other rewards to begin the New Year supplied for anything. Want to know more about Daily Login Rewards? Read over this helpful article[help.elderscrollsonline.com] to discover everything you’ll need to know.

Here are a few of the major highlights you can claim throughout January 2025!


Seals of Endeavor ×1000, Grand Gold Coast Experience Scroll ×5—Days 1-2
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Thank you to the players of ESO!

On your first day of logging in this month, you’ll receive a full 1,000 Seals of Endeavor right off the bat, and logging in for a second day will give you a hefty stack of 5 Grand Coast Experience Scrolls for heavily boosted XP gain. We hope both make your time in Tamriel that much more enjoyable!


Riding Lessons—Days 4-6
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Ride out and meet the New Year

What better way to approach the New Year than on your mount, racing forward to new opportunities? Thanks to these Riding Lessons that increase your mount’s speed, stamina, and capacity, you can hit the ground galloping. Claim three Crown Lessons: Riding Speed on your fourth day of logins, followed by three Crown Lessons: Riding Stamina on your fifth day, and finally three Crown Lessons: Riding Capacity on your sixth day of logging into ESO this month.


Winter Furnishings—Days 7, 14, and 21
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Stay cozy when snowed in

If you ever need a break from adventuring out in the cold and wintry weather, head to your in-game house and place these furnishings by your hearth! You’ll receive two each of the following furnishings: Nord Drinking Horn, Display on the seventh day you log in this month, Nord Candle, Antler after your 14^th daily login, and Nord Brazier, Hanging with 21 days spent logging into ESO.



Grand Gold Coast Experience Scroll ×1—Day 19
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Open yourself to new experiences

Been on a leveling streak and already used your scrolls from the beginning of the month? Why not have another scroll on your nineteenth day of logins and carry it even further—you incredible power-leveler, you.


This isn’t even everything you can claim this January to help you take on the new year. Head in game and take a look at the Daily Rewards section of the in-game Crown Store to see the full list. And be sure to let us know your plans for these spoils—and for the New Year—in ESO via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram[www.instagram.com], and Facebook[www.facebook.com]. 

Enjoy up to 67% off the Gold Road Chapter and up to 40% off select Crown Packs during ESO's end-of-year sale.

The 2024 ESO Holiday Sale is now live, allowing you to pick up The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Chapter at up to 67% off and The Elder Scrolls Online: Standard Edition at up to 75% off. These seasonal deals are available across all platforms, including Xbox (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S), PlayStation (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5), and PC/Mac (The Elder Scrolls Online Store, Steam, Epic Games Store).

You can enjoy these savings on all versions of the Gold Road Chapter (Collection, Deluxe Collection, Upgrade, and Deluxe Upgrade), allowing you to explore autumnal West Weald, traverse the many paths of fate, and master the art of Scribing!

To get started, visit our Buy Now page[www.elderscrollsonline.com] and select your edition.


In addition to savings on the latest Chapter and base game, we’re also providing some major discounts on Crown Packs:

• 21,000 Crowns—Up to 40% off
• 14,000 Crowns—Up to 35% off
• 5,500 Crowns—Up to 30% off
• 3,000 Crowns—Up to 25% off
• 1,500 Crowns—Up to 20% off

Ready to take advantage of these limited-time savings? Head over to the Buy Crowns page[www.elderscrollsonline.com] to grab your bundle of choice. You can use these crowns to purchase all sorts of convenient or cosmetic items from the in-game Crown Store such as pets, costumes, houses, skill lines, XP scrolls, and more. Check out what offers are currently available by visiting the Crown Store page[www.elderscrollsonline.com].

Both discounts are available for a limited time and may conclude on different dates or have different availabilities depending on your platform and territory. To discover when your platform’s sale ends, check out the schedule below:

Xbox

• Standard Edition—December 13, 2024-January 2, 2025
• Gold Road—December 13, 2024-January 2, 2025
• Crown Packs—December 13, 2024-January 2, 2025

PlayStation

• Standard Edition—December 20 2024-January 6, 2025
• Gold Road Deluxe Editions—December 20 2024-January 6, 2025
• Crown Packs—December 20 2024-January 6, 2025

Elder Scrolls Online Store

• Standard Edition—December 19, 2024-January 2, 2025
• Gold Road—December 19, 2024-January 2, 2025
• Crown Packs—December 19, 2024-January 2, 2025

Steam Store

• Standard Edition—December 19, 2024-January 2, 2025
• Gold Road—December 19, 2024-January 2, 2025
• Crown Packs—December 19, 2024-January 2, 2025

Epic Games Store

• Standard Edition—December 12, 2024-January 9, 2025
• Gold Road—December 12, 2024-January 9, 2025
• Crown Packs—December 19, 2024-January 2, 2025

These discounts on the Gold Road Chapter, ESO base game, and Crown Packs can provide you with an abundance of new adventures and opportunities this holiday season. Which of these deals are you planning to celebrate with during the 2024 ESO Holiday Sale? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram[www.instagram.com], and Facebook[www.facebook.com]. 

ZeniMax Online Studios’ Studio Director Matt Firor talks about another big year for The Elder Scrolls Online and some of the even bigger changes coming to the game in 2025 and beyond.

Welcome to everyone in the Elder Scrolls Online community! As the year is drawing to a close, I’m going to take some time to walk you through my thoughts on 2024 – and look ahead to 2025 and how ESO will be evolving to meet the changing needs of the community. 

First, a few notes about 2024. I probably say this every year, but 2024’s ESO content was among my favorite. I loved the vibe and story of Gold Road, and now that Home Tours is allowing me to see so many other people’s homes, I’m seriously considering making Merryvine Estate my main house – although it will take a lot to unseat me from Mournoth Keep…  2024 showed that we are still creating wonderful content for all our players. We ended the year with two new Companions – I am currently adventuring with Zerith-var, although I’m early in my journey with him – as well some fun tweaks to Battlegrounds, and much more. I look back on 2024’s content and updates, and am very satisfied with our story, content, and systems updates.

It was wonderful to spend time with fans in person in April at our Amsterdam 10 Year Anniversary event, and for team members – sadly I could not make it – to attend the German ESO Tavern in July. We had many other smaller regional community events – some for the first time in their territories – sprinkled throughout the year, where fans of the game got to meet one another and share stories about their shared time in Tamriel.

And now it is time to look forward, which will comprise most of this end of year message. Change is a constant, especially in gaming. The gaming industry changes, player habits change, other games come and go. In fact, change has been constant since ESO launched in 2014. We have been able to keep up with the times, make hard decisions and big changes when it was time to make them. Looking back on all the changes that have gotten us here, it is pretty clear that we have generally made the right decisions at the right times for our game. And now, we are looking forward to 2025 and how we can change ESO to keep it relevant, awesome, and compelling. 

Since 2017, we have released amazing content and systems every year - but always on the same schedule. This annual cadence pushed the team to focus on short deadlines – every June – where all types of content (systems, content, zones, etc.) had to be completed at the same time and has not left us much time for experimentation or thinking about doing things differently.

At the end of last year, we gave a slight heads up that we would be shaking things up. Our lead times are so long that we were already planning for some of these changes back then. And, I’m very happy to say that starting in 2025, you'll see new ideas and ways of launching content start rolling out. 



We have been incredibly successful with our strong annual Chapter releases: starting with Morrowind in 2017 up through Gold Road just six months ago. Zone design and quest/content is at the core of every Elder Scrolls game, as our annual Chapter release model highlighted. We will still do lots of story content, but now, looking into 2025, we need to concentrate on different types of content to support all types of ESO players. So, we are putting Chapters aside and will be focusing on new types of content, and a new release philosophy. More on that below.

As 2025 will be a transition year for new content, we are going to have new zone-based content launch in 2025 - but you'll have to wait until April to hear the specifics about how it is different. Stay tuned!


  

Over the course of 2025 we will be moving more towards a seasonal content model and away from launching massive content updates once a year, as we did with Chapters. We will be talking much more about this in the future, but in 2025 expect to see named Seasons of three or six months duration with a mix of themed story content, events, store items, dungeons and more.  

2025 will be a mix of old and new as we move the dev team towards creating smaller bite-sized pieces of content. We will still have some larger items that we've been working on for over a year, which you'll see launch as well. 

Freeing up the dev team from needing to adhere to a strict annual cycle means we will be able to have teams launch content when it is ready throughout the year and not work to a date in June – this will let us focus on a greater variety of content spread over the year. This supports the new Seasons model, and will enable us to release content, updates, fixes, and systems in a more efficient manner.



We have been hearing from you, the community, that we need to experiment more, to shake things up and not be so predictable. The game needs new and different types of content, and for long-standing feedback to be addressed. We have already started on some ideas that will be tested in 2025. These systems and ideas will be clearly marked as "experiments" in patch notes and are ideas that may or may not be fleshed out into full game systems. With our new focus on breaking up content into seasons and away from years, it gives us time to do these experiments and changes.

Here are some of the ideas that we are working on, some of which you may see on the live servers as tests in 2025 and beyond. Some of these will be tests and some will be improvements based on player feedback: 

• We need to seriously address Cyrodiil performance. Our (ambitious) goal is to return it to the concurrency levels we supported in 2014. So, we will be experimenting with a Cyrodiil campaign where all classes will have PvP-specific (and more performant) skills that replace the standard player skills with the expectation that we can support more players per campaign

• Increasing the difficulty of standard overworld combat
• Improving the overall feel of combat with animation, FX, and potentially audio work
• Experimenting with more zones like Craglorn (although not as large in area or scope), created exclusively for high-end group and soft-group content with associated gear chase 
• Adding and refining tools to make guild recruitment, interaction, and management easier and more logical 
• We have many more ideas here, and of course, we are listening to you and will be coming up with new ideas based on your feedback 

It is long past time that we address ESO's new and returning user experience. The game is so large at this point that we need to refine the new user experience. Our goal is to shield new players from being overwhelmed by dozens of content options presented to them on entering the world, and instead give them the essential guidance they need to enjoy the game before opening it up to all possibilities.

Additionally, we have many millions of players who return to the game every year after taking months to years off – and it is often confusing to them what they should be doing. We need to address this by making sure that the game’s map and other quest/informational UI areas clearly show the user where they were when they left, what has been added since then, and where they will find content they will love. 

Here are just a few of the items planned to improve the new and returning user experience – some of these will launch in 2025, some afterwards:  

• A new patcher, with improved visuals and performance (PC only) 
• Returning to the original Wailing Prison tutorial area for all new players - this has already launched, but we will be regularly tweaking it to improve the experience 
• Visually improving base game zones with updated textures and art assets, starting with the "starter islands" - these should start rolling out in March 2025 
• Not showing new players prologue quest or Chapter quest compass pins. The jury is still out on how Stuga will feel about this
• Sprucing up the game's PC UI, which is long overdue for a modern visual upgrade
• Other map and UI systems (still in design/idea stage) to make returning to the game more seamless and get you back into the action quickly 

With the changes to our content release model, please be assured that we are not abandoning new quest content – but we will do it in different ways than we previously have. As our focus will not be on adding giant new landmasses – although we will do that from time to time – instead, we will use existing zones and areas to tell new stories. Some of these are:

• Continuing the stories in existing zones and storylines and bringing back familiar characters 
• New stories focused on hallmark Elder Scrolls organizations like Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, Fighters Guild, and Mages Guild
• Splitting a large zone across multiple updates

We are embarking on these changes to give the development team the space to find a new cadence that can mix new content and systems with addressing feedback, fixing issues, and adding new quests and activities to existing zones and stories. It will not be as regular as the old annual cadence - so expect Season launches and new content, systems, and test announcements throughout the year, not necessarily in January as we have done since 2017. 

Speaking of, to give everyone a heads up, our next big announcement event will be in April 2025 as we introduce our first Season. There will be much more in the April announcement, but for that, you will have to wait. We will still have a content update in March 2025 (on PTS as normal in January), and we will give you more information about that sometime early in the new year.

You have already heard the news that we will not be doing a 2025 North American community event as we originally planned. This was a difficult decision, but as shown by all the planning and development changes listed here, we need to focus on the game itself for a while this year. That said, we will still see you at local community events in many territories, so stay tuned for announcements and details on those. 

And finally, my thanks to all of you. Thank you so much for being part of the wonderful community that makes up this amazing online virtual world. As I have said many times before, we would not be here without you. You all have navigated many changes throughout the years and have given us invaluable feedback that has helped steer our decision making since our beta program started in 2013. 

Have a wonderful holiday and see you in Tamriel!

Matt 

Travel Tamriel to spread merriment during this year’s New Life Festival, and earn bonus XP and rewards!

The 2024 New Life Festival in-game event begins at 10AM EST on Thursday, December 19, 2024, and continues until 10AM EST on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. During this year’s festivities, you can earn a variety of jolly rewards including New Life Boxes, XP boosts, Event Tickets, and more.
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Breda in Eastmarch will share her festive spirit—and mead!

During the New Life Festival, you will automatically enjoy a 100% boost to XP gain whenever you log in to the game, with no extra steps required! If you’d like to join the party and toast the passing of another year with seasonal zest, complete the New Life Festival’s introductory quest and collect Breda’s Bottomless Mead Mug memento via the following steps:

1. Open the Crown Store and acquire the free quest, “The New Life Festival.”

• You can also pick up this quest by speaking with Breda at the New Life Festival tent in Eastmarch.
• You can instantly transport yourself to Breda by using the portal located at any Impresario tent location.

• Complete the introductory quest to receive the Breda’s Bottomless Mead Mug memento.
• You won’t need to acquire Breda’s Bottomless Mead Mug if you finished the quest during a previous year.
• Enjoy your endless supply of winter spiced mead!
After wrapping up the event’s introductory quest, you’ll unlock 10 special New Life Festival daily quests: nine from Breda and one from Petronius Galenus. The pair will task you to travel across the vastness of Tamriel and share seasonal merriment with its denizens.
Quest for the Fest!
Whenever you complete one of the 10 daily quests, you’ll be rewarded with a New Life Festival Box. Contained inside these seasonal cases is the chance to receive the following rewards:
• Assortments of alchemy crafting materials
• New Life Festival Toys:
• Sword Swallower Kit
• Juggling Knives
• Fire-Breather’s Torches
• Mudballs
• Wolfsbane Incense
• One of the following:
• A Skinchanger motif page
• New Life Festival Recipes
• New Life Furnishings
• Deep Winter Charity Writs
• Imperial Charity Writs
• NEW A Bolt of Winter Storm Cloth
• If you’ve already earned a Bolt of Winter Storm Cloth that day, a Morning Star Frostwear outfit style page or an Evergreen armor outfit style page will be given instead
• NEW The Runebox for the Surprising Snowglobe memento
• The chance to receive this increases based on how many bolts of the New Life Winter Storm Robes you have earned
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net] Be ready for winter storms of any size with new rewards!
Impresario & Event Tickets
The first New Life Festival daily quest you complete each day rewards three Event Tickets in addition to the reward box. You can earn up to a colossal 60 Event Tickets by the event’s end! Don’t forget that you can only ever hold up to 12 Event Tickets in your inventory at once. During the New Life Festival, the Impresario will update her stock with the following items:
• All components for this year’s morphing collectibles:
• Anchorborn Welwa mount
• Master of Schemes personality
• Planemeld’s Master body markings
• Molag Bal Illusion Imp pet
• NEW All five Haven of the Five Companions home fragments
• Varen Aquilarios’s Key
• Lyris Titanborn’s Key
• Abnur Tharn’s Key
• Sai Sahan’s Key
• Mannimarco’s Key
• NEW Fragments for the New Life Winter Storm Robes costume
• NEW Surprising Snowglobe memento Runebox
• New Life Festival Grab Bag
• Mud Ball Pouch memento
• Nordic Bather’s Towel costume
• Colovian Fur Hood hat
• Colovian Filigreed Hood hat
• Sword-Swallower’s Blade memento
• Juggler’s Knives memento
• Fire-Breather’s Torches memento
• Snowball Buddy pet
• Powderwhite Coney pet
• Nord Carved Armor style pages
• Impresario Group Repair Kits
• Companion Guild Commendations
The New Life Festival is your big chance to pick up all five fragments needed to construct the Haven of the Five Companions home! [esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net] Haven of the Five Companions morphing collectible Additionally, the Impresario’s colleague, Nenulaure the Indrik Vendor, has the following items available for purchase with Event Tickets:
• Nascent Indrik Feathers
• Pure Snow Indrik Berries
• Crimson Indrik Berries
• Frost-Light Indrik pet
• Rosethorn Indrik pet
Lastly, the Impresario’s Assistant is offering the following, which you can also acquire with Event Tickets:
• Unstable Morpholith pet fragments
• Deadlands Flint
• Rune-Etched Striker
• Smoldering Bloodgrass Tinder
• Soulfire Dragon Illusion pet fragments
• Hallowed Hourglass Basin
• Illuminated Dragon Scroll
o   Kvatchian Incense
• Daggerfall Paladin costume fragments
• Blessed Rubedite Metal Enamel
• Captured Dragonflame
• Sanctified Metalworking Tools
• Dagonic Quasigriff mount fragments
• Smoke-Wreathed Gryphon Feather
• Black Iron Bit and Bridle
• Black Iron Stirrups
Make Merry for the New Year
It’ll soon be time to usher away 2024 and ring in a new year, so why not hop into ESO and do it with festive style? There are plenty of great rewards available for doing so. How do you plan to spend your holiday time in ESO? Let us know (and share your festive creations) via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram[www.instagram.com], and Facebook[www.facebook.com].  Announcements[http//en-us] Events[http//en-us]

Discover the benefits of an ESO Plus™ Membership during a new free trial period, from now until December 19!


The ESO Plus Free Trial is now live and continues until December 19 at 10AM EST. Throughout this trial period, you can enjoy the following exclusive ESO Plus benefits free of charge:

• Full access to over 20 DLC game packs—new zones, quests, dungeons, and more
• Includes 28 group dungeons, systems such as Antiquities and Tales of Tribute, and more!
• A Craft Bag providing unlimited storage for all your crafting materials
• Double Bank space for all characters on your account
• 10% increase to experience, gold, and Archival Fortune acquisition, crafting inspiration, Alliance Points, Tel Var Stones, and trait research rates
• Double furnishings and collectibles space in player housing 
• Exclusive ability to dye costumes 
• Double Transmute Crystal storage

Ready to try out ESO Plus for free? Follow these steps below to get started:

1. Log into The Elder Scrolls Online
2. Navigate to the Crown Store
3. Select the ESO Plus tab
4. Select “Free Trial!”

Once you’ve activated your trial, all the benefits listed above will be available to you until December 19. Please note that this free trial does not grant access to the regular ESO Plus crowns stipend nor the Companions introduced in base-game Update 44, Blackwood, High Isle, or Necrom Chapters.
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Want to continue enjoying the benefits of ESO Plus beyond this trial period? Then be sure to pick up a full membership including monthly crown stipends, exclusive in-game deals, and more via our ESO Plus page! Check out our ESO Plus guide[www.elderscrollsonline.com] to learn more.

Increases to XP and gold gains, additional bag space, DLC access, and more are all available free of charge during this new ESO Plus Trial. Are you ready to experience the advantages of membership at zero cost? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram[www.instagram.com], and Facebook[www.facebook.com]. 

The ESO Plus Free Trial is now live and will run until 10AM EST on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Get into the spirit of the season with a host festive goods from the Crown Store this December.

Welcome New Life into your hearts—and into your wardrobes, stables, and homes! Prepare for the merriest and most marvelous goods of wintry wonder to be found as new and returning items arrive in the in-game Crown Store during the month of December 2024.

Don’t forget, you can also check out what’s currently available by visiting the Crown Store page[www.elderscrollsonline.com]. Anything catch your eye? Don’t forget to visit the Buy Crowns page[www.elderscrollsonline.com] to acquire however many crowns you need! Certain items and offers are available for a limited time only, so be sure to read their details below and don't miss out.
Crown Crafting Motif: Honor Guard
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net] As Chronicler of Blades Kiasa-Veda declares, one must follow the old rules correctly to make gear—errors lead to dishonor. Follow this dictate and learn the Honor Guard crafting style.

The Crown Crafting Motif: Honor Guard will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 2, 2024 at 10AM EST, to December 5, 2024 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus™ Members will receive a discount on this item. Honor Guard Motif chapters, and very rarely the complete book, have a chance to drop from the Blackrose Prison Arena. Harder difficulties will increase the chance of the item dropping.

Crown Crafting Motifs: Frostcaster
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Doctor Alfidia Lupus writes, "The most curious aspect of this Frostcaster clothing was its extensive use of an unfamiliar translucent blue-white material labeled 'Stalhrim,' a sort of crystalline metal unlike anything I've ever seen. It was so strange that I laid hands upon it, rubbing and tapping. It was rigid, faceted yet smooth, and gave off a distinct chill." Use to learn the Stalhrim Frostcaster crafting style.

The Crown Crafting Motif: Frostcaster will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 9, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item.

Crown Crafting Motif: True-Sworn
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Pyroturge Encratis required his agents to gear up appropriately—and now you can benefit from their work! Use to learn the True-Sworn crafting style.

The Crown Crafting Motif: True-Sworn will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 12, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item. True-Sworn Motif chapters, and very rarely the complete book, have a chance to drop from Pyroturge Encratis in the Black Drake Villa dungeon. Harder difficulties will increase the chance of the item dropping.

Crown Crafting Motif: Y'ffre's Will
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Nauriel Elaia notes, "Working alongside Galen's exceptionally talented druidic armorers taught me more applications for plant-shaping. It's amazing what you can do with plants!" Use to learn the Y'ffre's Will crafting style.

The Crown Crafting Motif: Y'ffre's Will will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 16, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item. Y’ffre’s Will Motif chapters, and very rarely the complete book, have a chance to drop from Archdruid Devyric in the Earthen Root Enclave dungeon. Harder difficulties will increase the chance of the item dropping.

Outfit Style

Aetheriusbound Arms Pack
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Show your reverence of the Celestials by bearing arms that reflect the power of the stars! Alter your weapon's appearance to match the Aetheriusbound Weapons by using this complete set of Outfit styles.

The new Aetheriusbound Arms Pack will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST.
Hats

Winter Broadbrim Hat Pack
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Festive bargain bundle including the Winter Corsage, Winter Garland, and Winter Wreath Broadbrim hats.

The Winter Broadbrim Hat Pack will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 9, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item.
Sunken Trove Crate
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Dive deep into a mysterious collection of Sunken Trove related items!

Sunken Trove Crates will return to the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 12, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST.

Stonelore Crate
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]A mystery collection of Stonelore related items!

Stonelore Crates will return to the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST.
Currency

Event Tickets
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]A ticket used to purchase rare goods from The Impresario, Event Merchant. Curious as to what goods? Well, chat with her to see what she has to offer!

Single Event Tickets will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time during the New Life Festival event, from December 19, 2024 at 10AM EDT, to January 7, 2025 at 10AM EST. Event Tickets are also giftable to other players from within the Crown Store.
Furnishing Pack: New Life Festival
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Welcome your friends with these essential New Life decorations, complete with ice sculptures, Bounteous Ladles for the younger guests, a hearth for roasting festive feasts, and even a trio of snowmortals!

The Furnishing Pack: New Life Festival will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 9, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item.

Furnishing Pack: Druidic Gatherings
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Revel in the glory of nature, under the benevolent gaze of the Druid King. Lush foliage, rustic huts, and outdoor furnishings draw your circle close together, turning your home into a place of wild celebration.

The Furnishing Pack: Druidic Gatherings will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 16, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item.

Music Box, New Life Snow Symphony
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]When activated, plays the ephemeral music box composition "New Life Snow Symphony."

The new Music Box, New Life Snow Symphony will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST.

Furnishing Pack: Dwarven Training Dummies
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Set yourself up for battle success with this bundle, which features the Target Dwarf-light the Destroyer, Robust. With the furnishings included in this bundle, you can set up a Dwarven-themed battle arena to practice your attack timing.

The new Furnishing Pack: Dwarven Training Dummies will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST.
Enchanted Snow Globe Home
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Get small to go large: this miniature Snow Globe Home is tiny on the outside but expansive on the inside, proving shrunken real estate is a big bargain! And to make the interior cozier, the exterior features an eternally-festive gentle snowfall. Magical!

The Enchanted Snow Globe Home returns to the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 9, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. Furnished and unfurnished versions will be available.

Gladesong Arboretum
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]The soothing sound of a waterfall accompanies the wind as it sings softly through the majestic trees in this druidic settlement. Carved stone shelters provide comfortable living spaces and open onto inspiring vistas.

The Gladesong Arboretum returns to the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 16, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. Furnished and unfurnished versions will be available.

Kthendral Deep Mines
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Glowing crystals dot the walls of this abandoned Dwarven processing facility perched over fathomless mines in Blackreach. Smiths and others who require steady heat for forging materials can use the active furnace to craft wondrous creations.

The new Kthendral Deep Mines will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. Furnished and unfurnished versions will be available.
Siluruz, Realm Craftsmaster
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Fresh from their Daedric forge, Craftmaster Siluruz has the talent to see to the heart of the matter, and thereby reduce items to their components. They avoid Cyrodiil or Battlegrounds, as mortal conflict bores them in their search for pure creations.

The new Siluruz, Realm Craftsmaster assistant will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 19, 2024, at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST.
Winter Garland Dapple Gray
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]This festive horse is sure to spread holiday cheer! The proud owner of such a steed can be almost assured that they have the handsomest horse in town.

The Winter Garland Dapple Gray mount will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 9, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item.

Masked Bear
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Both swift and strong, the Masked Bear of the Jerall Mountains is a popular mount along the high passes between Bruma and Falkreath.

The Masked Bear mount will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 12, 2024 at 10AM EST, to December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item.

Pale Velothi Guar
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]This stalwart mount comes from the ashlands downwind of the volcanoes of the Velothi Mountains, and is well adapted to surviving under the harshest of conditions.

The Pale Velothi Guar mount will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 16, 2024 at 10AM EST, to December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST. ESO Plus Members will receive a discount on this item.

Solstice Indrik
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Legend says this indrik was born of a child's toy, touched by magic on the year's longest night. Others believe a worthy rider wished it into being by pleading with the moons on a cold Frostfall night. Regardless, riders see the world for the wonder it is.

The Solstice Indrik mount returns to the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST.
Personal Plant Thief
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]In seconds, this well-trained prairie dog can pilfer flora you need for your crafting. Be careful, this charming little rogue might steal your heart!

The Personal Plant Thief customized action returns to the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 2, 2024 at 10AM EST, to December 5, 2024 at 10AM EST.
Summon Winged Twilight, Warrior
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Applies to Summon Winged Twilight, Summon Twilight Tormentor, and Summon Twilight Matriarch. Select in Skills Menu.

The new Summon Winged Twilight, Warrior Skill Style will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 3, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 16, 2025 at 10AM EST.

New Life Styles: Winter
[esosslfiles-a.akamaihd.net]Command the frigid weather of New Life to become your ally! This bundle contains Skill Styles that allow you to tailor your Volley, Meteor, and Critical Charge skills, plus their morphs.

The new New Life Styles: Winter Skill Style bundle will be available in the Crown Store on all platforms for a limited time, from December 19, 2024 at 10AM EST, to January 2, 2025 at 10AM EST.

If you delight in the New Life Festival, sparkling snowflakes spread upon the soil, or in good cheer across Tamriel, then you can surely find something to your liking in the Crown Store this month. Prepare for holiday shopping by stocking up on crowns by heading to the Buy Crowns page[www.elderscrollsonline.com] first. Which of these new or returning items featured in this showcase are you most excited to acquire? Let us know via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram[www.instagram.com], and Facebook[www.facebook.com].