Explore the home of the High Elves in The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, the latest Chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online saga. Find out everything you need to know about this new adventure and Update 18 in this launch article!



We are thrilled to announce that The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset and Update 18 are now both live on PC and Mac.



Click here to view the full Summerset - Official Cinematic Trailer.

Don't forget, there's still time to pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset to receive the Queen's Bounty Pack, the Nightmare Senche mount, and a bonus copy of the Morrowind Chapter (digital pre-purchases only).

For the first time in history, Queen Ayrenn of the Aldmeri Dominion has decreed that Summerset's borders are to be opened to foreigners. However, a mysterious threat looms over the island, and Daedric forces have begun to emerge from the shadows. Travel to the island of Summerset, gather your allies, and unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of Tamriel.

This new Chapter includes:

• A new zone to explore: Summerset
• An epic new story featuring new and returning characters such as Razum-dar
• The Psijic Order guild & Skill Line
• A new crafting system: Jewelry Crafting
• A new 12-player Trial: Cloudrest
• New item sets, collectibles, and styles

Explore a Massive New Zone

On the island of Summerset, you will find shining cities, a pristine wilderness, and the ancient culture of the proud High Elves. However, upon closer examination, you'll also discover many dangers: monstrous beasts, long-forgotten ruins, ancient enemies, and a dark malevolence that lurks beneath the surface of the fabled land.



Click here to view the full Journey to Summerset Trailer.

As you explore the island, you'll discover World Bosses, Public Dungeons, Delves, a new group challenge called Abyssal Geysers, and all manner of quests and adventures. You can read more about some of the adventures you can have when traveling through Summerset in our preview article.

Experience an Epic New Story

An ancient evil plots from the shadows, and Queen Ayrenn needs your help to investigate the rising threat on Summerset and put a stop to it before it can spread to all of Tamriel. As you and your companions investigate, you shall encounter both new and familiar allies, travel all over the Isle of Summerset, and confront a deadly Daedric conspiracy.

Join the Psijic Order

350 years ago, the mysterious organization known as the Psijic Order and their island home of Artaeum vanished from the face of Tamriel. In this new Chapter, you can travel to the island's new location, become a member of their ancient monastic order, and help the Psijics seal destructive time breaches that threaten reality itself!



Click here to view the full Join the Psijic Order Trailer.

The Psijics are masters of mysticism and the Old Ways, and should you become a member, you'll unlock a brand-new Skill Line. These powerful Abilities can be acquired by any of your ESO characters and allow you to control time itself! Lean more about the Psijic Order Skill Line in our preview article.

Craft Your Own Jewelry

With ESO: Summerset, you'll be able to create your own custom-made rings and necklaces. Jewelry Crafting Stations can now be found throughout Summerset and the rest of Tamriel, and you'll be able to acquire specific Jewelry Trait items and materials by completing set activities.

Find out everything you need to know about Jewelry Crafting with our preview and guide.

Save Cloudrest

The city of Cloudrest has gone dark, and Summerset's gryphon-riding knight protectors, the Welkynar, have vanished. In this 12-player Trial, you and your team must enter the city, battle your way through the shadows, and put a stop to the ancient foe at the heart of its corruption. Discover the dangers you must face atop Eton Nir with our Cloudrest preview article.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is available in multiple editions, including a Standard Edition, Collector's Editions, and Upgrade Editions for those who already own the ESO base game. Note that in order to run The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, your machine needs to meet the game's requirements for PC or Mac.

In addition to the Summerset Chapter, The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Digital Collector's Edition and Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade includes a host of unique digital items, including a unique mount, pet, outfit style and more.



The Physical Collector's Edition includes the above digital items and additional physical goodies, including a Mephala Statue, Razum-dar's Journal, a Map of Summerset, and a Steelbook Case.



Finally, if you pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset by June 5, you shall also receive the Queen's Bounty Pack (including a unique costume, pet, XP scrolls, treasure maps, and a Psijic Vault Crown Crate), Nightmare Senche mount, and bonus Morrowind Chapter (digital pre-purchases only).

For more information on the ESO: Summerset editions and pre-purchase items, check out our Summerset editions and pre-purchase rewards article. It's not too late to pre-purchase ESO: Summerset now and receive the above bonus items, even if you're on PC/Mac!

Once you have purchased ESO: Summerset, there are a few ways you can travel to the home of the High Elves. You can begin your adventures in Summerset with any of your existing characters or make a brand new one and go through the new tutorial.

Wayshrine Travel

Travel to Summerset with any of your existing characters by using the Shimmerene Wayshrine. To do so, open your map, select Summerset, and then select the Wayshrine icon (it should be the only one available on the island).



Start from the Main Quest

You can pick up the first quest before even setting foot on Summerset by navigating to your Collections UI, selecting Stories, and then Chapters. From that menu, you can select Summerset, acquire the first quest, titled “The Queen's Decree", and begin your adventure. It will point you in the right direction.

New Characters

Any new characters created in ESO: Summerset will be able to go through the new tutorial. Once complete, you'll find yourself just outside the city of Shimmerene. Take a look around and you might be able to find Razum-dar himself!

ESO: Summerset goes live in tandem with the free base-game Update 18. This update brings a host of new features, changes, and improvements that all ESO players can enjoy without needing to purchase the new Chapter first.

This new base-game update includes:

• Crown Store Gifting & Daily Rewards
• PvP additions & Combat changes
• Battlegrounds moving to base game
• Morrowind zone, content, & Warden class moving to Crown Store

Morrowind Moves to the Crown Store

With Update 18, some aspects of the Morrowind Chapter have move to the in-game Crown Store and base game. Firstly, Battlegrounds is now base-game feature, meaning that all can now enjoy the 4v4v4 arena. In addition to this, the Vvardenfell zone and story content is moving to the in-game Crown Store on June 5, meaning you can get access to Vvardenfell with Crowns or via ESO Plus membership. Finally, on June 5, the Warden class will also be available for Crowns in the in-game Crown Store. You can read more about this move in this preview article.

Crown Store Gifting

With Crown Store Gifting, you are now able to buy items from the Crown Store and have them sent directly to a friend or guild mate. Some conditions apply, so be sure to check out our Update 18 preview article.



Daily Rewards

With the Daily Rewards system, you receive unique rewards each day you log in. These rewards typically include consumables or currencies, but there will be milestone rewards that can include rarer items, too. Note that the first round of rewards will begin on June 5 for all platforms, not May 21. You can find more information about Daily Rewards in our Update 18 preview.

PvP Additions and Improvements

Update 18 also includes a host of PvP improvements, such as the addition of Cyrodiil's new Conquest quest board. The first time you complete one of these new quests each day, you'll receive a container that includes a “Gladiator's Proof." Collect 20 of these items and you'll be able to create the Arena Gladiator helmet, a unique collectible can only be acquired by taking part in the Alliance War.



Changes were made to AvA to ensure all players get the Alliance Points they deserve. There have also been tweaks to catapults, keep defenders, and more to ensure that the battle to control Cyrodiil is as fierce as ever. Finally, for Battlegrounds, we've added a special random queue daily reward that has a chance to award rare Outfit Style pages. Don't hesitate to check out our Update 18 PvP preview for more information.

Combat Changes

With Update 18, we've made combat changes that help you play the way you want to play. Two-handed weapons now count as two items for set bonuses, allowing you greater flexibility with regards to your gear. We've also revisited tanking and healing tools in an effort to ensure all classes can be successful in those roles. Finally, we've updated basic attacks to better emphasize that Light Attacks are meant to deal damage while Heavy Attacks are for restoring resources. Check out the Update 18 preview article for more.

All of the above Update 18 changes and additions (and more) can be found in greater detail in our Patch Notes forum.

Dark forces conspire from the shadows and threaten to overwhelm the home of the High Elves. In The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, you can explore an idyllic world like no other, but dangerous new challenges await those who set foot on the ancient island paradise. Will you heed the Queen's call and travel to the Isle of Summerset? Let us know on Twitter @TESOnline and Facebook using the #Summerset hashtag!

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is now in Early Access on PC/Mac and will arrive on Xbox One and PlayStation®4 June 5. Pre-purchase ESO: Summerset through June 5 to receive the Queen's Bounty Pack bonus reward and gain immediate access to the ESO base game and Morrowind Chapter (digital pre-purchases only – conditions apply). Don't miss out!

Your chance to get the Morrowind Chapter free with your pre-purchase of the upcoming The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Chapter is ending soon. Already own Morrowind? You're in for a treat! To thank all of our current Morrowind players, we're giving out a free Vvardvark pet and temporarily bringing back Dwarven Crown Crates. Check out this article to learn more about our Morrowind Last Chance event.



During the event period, by simply logging into the game while owning a copy of ESO: Morrowind, you'll receive a free Dozen-Banded Vvardvark. Vvardvarks might be the ill-advised result of Telvanni experiments, but they sure do make adorable pets!



To ensure you receive your free pet, you must log into the game while owning ESO: Morrowind at any point from now until Monday, May 21 at 2:59AM EDT (Sunday May 20 at 11:59PM PDT). If you logged in during the event period, you'll receive this spiny-tonged little monster by May 29!

Don't forget, if you don't already own ESO: Morrowind, you can acquire it for free when you pre-purchase a digital copy of ESO: Summerset. Even better, upon pre-purchase, you can begin playing ESO and ESO: Morrowind right away. No need to wait until ESO: Summerset launches on June 5!

If you missed your chance to get some of the wonders found within the Dwarven Crown Crates, you'll have another opportunity to pick them up from the Crown Store between Monday, May 14 at 10:00 AM EDT and Monday, May 21 at 10:00 AM EDT.

These crates include some truly unique items, including these marvelous mechanical mounts:



Dwarven Senche & Dwarven Wolf mounts

You can read more about the Dwarven Crown Crates in our preview article. During this time, Dwarven Crown Crate items will also be available for individual purchase with Crown Gems, allowing you to pick up any of the items you may have missed last year (Radiant Apex rewards not included). You'll be able to find these items under their respective categories within the Crown Crates section of the Crown Store.

Finally, this is also your last chance to grab some Vvardenfell-themed Crown Store items. The following items will be no longer be available in the in-game Crown Store as of Monday, May 21 at 10:00 AM EDT.



Telvanni Wizard-Lord Robe costume, Bitter Coast Cliff Strider pet & Amber Ash Hopper pet

Changes are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind, but you can still grab it free right now with a digital ESO: Summerset pre-purchase. Will you take your first steps in Vvardenfell during this last-chance event? Or have you already explored the home of the Dark Elves and want an adorable new pet? Either way, we expect the Vvardvark population to explode! Show us screenshots of your characters with this adorable new pet on Twitter @TESOnline and Facebook using the #Morrowind hashtag!

The ESO Plus Bonus Event returns! Throughout this event, you can enjoy select benefits of an ESO Plus membership for free, and current ESO Plus members can earn up to six free Crown Crates. Read on to learn more



The next ESO Plus Bonus Event will begin at 10:00AM EDT on Tuesday, April 24 and run until 10:00AM EDT on Monday, April 30. During the event, ESO Plus members can earn up to six free Crown Crates just by logging into the game. If you're not already a member, don't worry, you can trial select ESO Plus benefits completely free for the event period. No strings attached!

To show our appreciation to existing ESO Plus members, we're giving out up to six free Scalecaller Crown Crates during the event period.

The fearsome Scalecaller Crown Crates contain a selection of rare collectibles and useful consumables that you can't find anywhere else in Tamriel. In these crates, you can find menacing beasts like the Frostbane Horse, top-tier experience scrolls, or even unique costumes, collectibles, and skins.


Forstbane Horse Mount


Bone Dragon Summon Memento

Find out more about the Scalecaller Crown Crate season in our announcement article.

To participate in the ESO Plus Bonus Event, simply log into the game with an active paid ESO Plus membership (the free trial membership does not count) each day from April 24 until April 30. Note that in order to qualify, each unique login must occur within a 24-hour time period that starts at 10:00AM EDT and ends at 9:59AM EDT the next day. If you remained logged in over a two-day period, it will only count as one entry! You must completely log out and back into the game; logging out just to the character select screen will not work.

When the event concludes, you'll receive one crate for each day you logged in, up to a maximum of six, by May 16.

If you've never experienced ESO Plus, you can check out almost everything it has to offer for FREE for a limited time with our trial. You'll find that an ESO Plus membership certainly has its benefits, including:

• Full access to DLC game packs – new zones, quests, dungeons and more!
  • Includes the Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, Shadows of the Hist, Horns of the Reach, Clockwork City and Dragon Bones DLC game packs
• A Craft Bag offering you unlimited storage for all of your crafting materials
• Double Bank space for all the characters on your account
• 10% increase to Experience and Gold acquisition, Crafting Inspiration, and Trait Research rates
• Double Furnishings and Collectibles space in player housing
• Exclusive ability to dye costumes
• Double Transmute Crystal storage
• Monthly stipend of 1500 Crowns (available to paid members only)

Here's how to get the ESO Plus trial and enjoy a week of benefits:

• Log into The Elder Scrolls Online.
• Navigate to the Crown Store.
• View the “Featured" category.
• Find and select the ESO Plus Free Trial.

Note that you do not need to provide credit card or any other account info in order to enjoy the ESO Plus trial. Simply go to the in-game Crown Store and activate it, no commitment required. It's that easy!

We're thrilled to once again bring back the ESO Plus Bonus Event. Are you planning to enjoy the trial and check out what an ESO Plus membership has to offer? Or maybe you're more interested in those bonus Crown Crates? Let us know on Twitter @ TESOnline and Facebook!

The ESO Plus Bonus Event begins at 10:00AM EDT Tuesday, April 24 and ends at 10:00AM EDT Monday April 30 on all platforms.

The Elder Scrolls Online turns four! Join us in celebration of this amazing milestone by taking part in our in-game event and enjoying XP buffs, unique rewards, and cake!



Are you ready to celebrate another year of The Elder Scrolls Online? Let's party! Here's everything you need to know to join in the festivities during our in-game anniversary event:

• The anniversary event begins on Wednesday, April 4 at 10:00AM EDT and runs until Monday, April 16 at 10:00AM EDT.
  • To join the event, visit the famous Chef Donolon in Vulkhel Guard, Daggerfall, or Davon's Watch and complete his Anniversary quest “Ache for Cake." You can get directions to Chef Donolon's location by obtaining a Jubilee Cake Voucher free of charge from the in-game Crown Store.
• When you complete “Ache for Cake" you'll receive the brand-new, three-tiered Anniversary Jubilee Cake. It'll be added to your Mementos within your Collectibles UI.
• Activate the cake to place it in front of your character, then use it to enjoy a tasty slice and receive a two-hour 100% XP buff that stacks with any other active XP bonuses that your character might currently be enjoying (such as those from scrolls or ESO Plus membership).

It's ESO's anniversary, but during this event, everybody gets presents! Throughout the event, any daily or weekly quest you complete will earn you an Anniversary Gift Box (in addition to their regular rewards). These reward boxes contain crafting materials (ore, ingredients, runes, etc.) and a single rare crafting item (Nirncrux, style items, motif pages, etc.) Note: Gift Boxes cannot be earned by completing infinitely repeatable quests.



Rarer rewards include hard-to-get motif pages previously only available in Vvardenfell, the  Horns of the Reach dungeons, and the Clockwork City. Even rarer, you could receive a motif page for the brand-new Worm Cult style, a look that can only be found in the Anniversary Gift Boxes!

To help you identify what daily and weekly quests are available to you, we have also added the “Adventurer's Almanac, 2nd Edition" to the game. Upon reading it, if you have completed the Mages Guild quest line, the new book will be added to your Eidetic Memory and be accessible from your Journal at any time. You can find the book somewhere near Chef Donolon in each capital city.

The book contains everything you need to know about the available weekly and daily quests, including their location, activity type, requirements, and recommended level of experience to complete. There's always adventure to be had in Tamriel, and now, you'll always be able to find it!

In these four years, we've been proud to hit some big-time milestones, including 10 million players last year. That said, the ESO community has hit some pretty amazing milestones of their own. Check out these incredible in-game statistics from PC/Mac launch until today:

• Total number of monsters killed: 15,881,472,493
• Total number of players killed: 1,346,033,201
• Total number of Soul Gems used: 1,183,836,570
• Total number of quests completed: 2,064,266,404
• Total number of items crafted: 7,415,834,454
• Total number of achievements earned: 1,145,234,018

And, finally, here's some additional numbers that might surprise:

• Most popular race: High Elf (14.98% of all characters)
• Most popular Alliance: Ebonheart Pact (36.33% of all characters)
• Most PvP Kills by Alliance: Ebonheart Pact (122,490,253 kills)
• Highest unpaid bounty: 248,655,731 gold
• Highest paid bounty: 362,324 gold

We're very excited to celebrate this anniversary with the ESO community, and we know that we couldn't have done it without your dedication and support. Thank you! How are you planning to celebrate ESO's four-year anniversary? Let us know on Twitter @TESOnline and Facebook!

The Elder Scrolls Online turns four! Join us in celebration of this amazing milestone by taking part in our in-game event and enjoying XP buffs, unique rewards, and cake!



Are you ready to celebrate another year of The Elder Scrolls Online? Let's party! Here's everything you need to know to join in the festivities during our in-game anniversary event:

• The anniversary event begins on Wednesday, April 4 at 10:00AM EDT and runs until Monday, April 16 at 10:00AM EDT.
  • To join the event, visit the famous Chef Donolon in Vulkhel Guard, Daggerfall, or Davon's Watch and complete his Anniversary quest “Ache for Cake." You can get directions to Chef Donolon's location by obtaining a Jubilee Cake Voucher free of charge from the in-game Crown Store.
• When you complete “Ache for Cake" you'll receive the brand-new, three-tiered Anniversary Jubilee Cake. It'll be added to your Mementos within your Collectibles UI.
• Activate the cake to place it in front of your character, then use it to enjoy a tasty slice and receive a two-hour 100% XP buff that stacks with any other active XP bonuses that your character might currently be enjoying (such as those from scrolls or ESO Plus membership).

It's ESO's anniversary, but during this event, everybody gets presents! Throughout the event, any daily or weekly quest you complete will earn you an Anniversary Gift Box (in addition to their regular rewards). These reward boxes contain crafting materials (ore, ingredients, runes, etc.) and a single rare crafting item (Nirncrux, style items, motif pages, etc.) Note: Gift Boxes cannot be earned by completing infinitely repeatable quests.



Rarer rewards include hard-to-get motif pages previously only available in Vvardenfell, the  Horns of the Reach dungeons, and the Clockwork City. Even rarer, you could receive a motif page for the brand-new Worm Cult style, a look that can only be found in the Anniversary Gift Boxes!

To help you identify what daily and weekly quests are available to you, we have also added the “Adventurer's Almanac, 2nd Edition" to the game. Upon reading it, if you have completed the Mages Guild quest line, the new book will be added to your Eidetic Memory and be accessible from your Journal at any time. You can find the book somewhere near Chef Donolon in each capital city.

The book contains everything you need to know about the available weekly and daily quests, including their location, activity type, requirements, and recommended level of experience to complete. There's always adventure to be had in Tamriel, and now, you'll always be able to find it!

In these four years, we've been proud to hit some big-time milestones, including 10 million players last year. That said, the ESO community has hit some pretty amazing milestones of their own. Check out these incredible in-game statistics from PC/Mac launch until today:

• Total number of monsters killed: 15,881,472,493
• Total number of players killed: 1,346,033,201
• Total number of Soul Gems used: 1,183,836,570
• Total number of quests completed: 2,064,266,404
• Total number of items crafted: 7,415,834,454
• Total number of achievements earned: 1,145,234,018

And, finally, here's some additional numbers that might surprise:

• Most popular race: High Elf (14.98% of all characters)
• Most popular Alliance: Ebonheart Pact (36.33% of all characters)
• Most PvP Kills by Alliance: Ebonheart Pact (122,490,253 kills)
• Highest unpaid bounty: 248,655,731 gold
• Highest paid bounty: 362,324 gold

We're very excited to celebrate this anniversary with the ESO community, and we know that we couldn't have done it without your dedication and support. Thank you! How are you planning to celebrate ESO's four-year anniversary? Let us know on Twitter @TESOnline and Facebook!

Revel in a prank-filled celebration of the absurd and the foolish during the Jester's Festival event. Check out this article for everything you need to know in order to participate in the peculiar and preposterous fun!



The Jester's Festival begins on Thursday, March 29 at 10:00AM EDT and will run until Monday, April 2 at 10:00AM EDT. If you want to take part in the silly season, make your way to the pavilions located outside the cities of Ebonheart, Vulkhel Guard, and Daggerfall.

When you arrive, strike up a conversation with one of the three Jesters dressed as either Jorunn the Skald-King, Queen Ayrenn, or High King Emeric (don't worry, they're not the real thing). Complete the intro quest titled “The Jester's Festival" to acquire the powerful not-a-Daedric artifact known as the Pie of Misrule. Note that if you completed the quest last year, you won't need to do so again. When you activate this delicious memento during the event, you'll receive a two-hour 100% XP buff. Once the event ends, you keep the pie, but it loses its XP “buffinating" properties. Sorry!

But don't worry, that's not all! Each day, you can talk to one of the Jesters to receive a unique daily task. Upon completion, you'll receive the Jester's Fesitval Box. This prodigiously prestigious package can contain the following weird and wonderful items:

• A host of fun consumables
• Unique Jester's Festival mementos:
  • Cherry Blossom Branch
  • New Scintillator Memento
• Jester's Festival Housing items:
  • Jester's Standard
  • New Jester's Coffer that pops confetti!
  • New Recipe for Jester's Pavilion furnishing, allowing you build your own pavilion tent!

In addition to the above, there's a selection of Jester's Festival Achievements that you can earn throughout the event period. These Achievements even have unique rewards, including the Crown of Misrule hat and the Royal Jester title!

Finally, during the event, you can also acquire Jester's Large (15,000 gold) and Small Trees (5,000 gold) from the Achievement Vendor, Heralda Garscroft, found in Alliance Capitals.

To help you get in the spirit of the silly season, the in-game Crown Store will also feature some Jester's Festival-themed items, including:

• Royal Court Jester costume (at 50% off!)
• Jester's Festival Hat Pack
• Masqued “Unicorn" Steed
• Madcap Jester Monkey pet
• The Jester personality

The Jester's Festival will come to its inevitable and ignoble end on Monday, April 2, at 10:00AM EDT, so be sure to make the most of it!

Are you going to revel in the absurd and the foolish during this year's Jester's Festival? Share your stories and screenshots of frivolous fun with us on, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TESOnline.

Revel in a prank-filled celebration of the absurd and the foolish during the Jester's Festival event. Check out this article for everything you need to know in order to participate in the peculiar and preposterous fun!



The Jester's Festival begins on Thursday, March 29 at 10:00AM EDT and will run until Monday, April 2 at 10:00AM EDT. If you want to take part in the silly season, make your way to the pavilions located outside the cities of Ebonheart, Vulkhel Guard, and Daggerfall.

When you arrive, strike up a conversation with one of the three Jesters dressed as either Jorunn the Skald-King, Queen Ayrenn, or High King Emeric (don't worry, they're not the real thing). Complete the intro quest titled “The Jester's Festival" to acquire the powerful not-a-Daedric artifact known as the Pie of Misrule. Note that if you completed the quest last year, you won't need to do so again. When you activate this delicious memento during the event, you'll receive a two-hour 100% XP buff. Once the event ends, you keep the pie, but it loses its XP “buffinating" properties. Sorry!

But don't worry, that's not all! Each day, you can talk to one of the Jesters to receive a unique daily task. Upon completion, you'll receive the Jester's Fesitval Box. This prodigiously prestigious package can contain the following weird and wonderful items:

• A host of fun consumables
• Unique Jester's Festival mementos:
  • Cherry Blossom Branch
  • New Scintillator Memento
• Jester's Festival Housing items:
  • Jester's Standard
  • New Jester's Coffer that pops confetti!
  • New Recipe for Jester's Pavilion furnishing, allowing you build your own pavilion tent!

In addition to the above, there's a selection of Jester's Festival Achievements that you can earn throughout the event period. These Achievements even have unique rewards, including the Crown of Misrule hat and the Royal Jester title!

Finally, during the event, you can also acquire Jester's Large (15,000 gold) and Small Trees (5,000 gold) from the Achievement Vendor, Heralda Garscroft, found in Alliance Capitals.

To help you get in the spirit of the silly season, the in-game Crown Store will also feature some Jester's Festival-themed items, including:

• Royal Court Jester costume (at 50% off!)
• Jester's Festival Hat Pack
• Masqued “Unicorn" Steed
• Madcap Jester Monkey pet
• The Jester personality

The Jester's Festival will come to its inevitable and ignoble end on Monday, April 2, at 10:00AM EDT, so be sure to make the most of it!

Are you going to revel in the absurd and the foolish during this year's Jester's Festival? Share your stories and screenshots of frivolous fun with us on, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TESOnline.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is coming to PC/Mac on May 21. Here's everything you need to know about each of the different Chapter editions and the bonus rewards you'll get for pre-purchasing.



You can pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset via The Elder Scrolls Online official site. When pre-purchasing the new Summerset Chapter, there's a host of unique in-game rewards you can receive.

All pre-purchases (physical or digital) will receive the Queen's Bounty Pack. This pack contains the following items:

• Court of Bedlam Costume: An exclusive costume with a sinister style, available to all classes.
• Pocket Salamander Pet: Express your inner newt with this non-combat in-game pet.
• Treasure Maps: These three ancient maps lead to caches of loot: gear, gold, and other forgotten riches.
• Psijic Vault Crown Crate: Open for a chance at Psijic-themed mounts, pets, costumes, and more.
• Experience Scrolls: Receive a 50% experience boost for two hours with these two Experience Scrolls.

You will receive the Queen's Bounty Pack when ESO: Summerset launches on May 21 for PC/Mac.

If you are a new player who has pre-purchased ESO: Summerset digitally, you will receive immediate access to the ESO base game and can start playing right away. Access to the Summerset Chapter will be available on launch day.

For a limited-time only, digital pre-purchases will also immediately receive full access to the Morrowind Chapter as a bonus.

The Morrowind Chapter contains the following:

• The zone of Vvardenfell
• A unique story, where you must help the demi-god Vivec restore his lost power
• The Warden class
• A unique Trial, Halls of Fabrication
• … and more!

Don't forget, while all pre-purchases receive the Queen's Bounty Pack, only digital pre-purchases receive ESO: Morrowind. Once the Summerset pre-purchase window has closed, you'll need to purchase the Morrowind Chapter separately if you wish to explore the home of the Dark Elves. Note that if you already own ESO: Morrowind, you will not receive an additional copy.



Finally, all pre-purchases will also include the Nightmare Senche Mount, and if your pre-purchase is for a digital copy, you'll receive the in-game mount immediately and be able to ride the fearsome beast right away!

There are five unique editions of ESO: Summerset now available for pre-purchase: the Standard Edition , Digital Upgrade, Digital Collector's Edition, Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade, and Physical Collector's Edition. See more detailed descriptions of each edition below.



The Physical Collector's Edition comes with access to the ESO base game, Summerset Chapter, a selection of digital items, and exclusive collectibles:

• Mephala Statue: A monument to the Daedric Prince Mephala, this 12"-tall replica was unearthed from a cultist shrine.
• Razum-dar's Journal: A spy's report to Queen Ayrenn chronicling the knowledge collected during Razum-dar's investigation of Summerset.
• Map of Summerset: The home of the High Elves is open to foreign visitors for the first time in history. Let this map be your guide through previously uncharted lands.
• Exclusive Steelbook Case: A limited edition metallic case, perfect for any collector's shelf.

Collector's Edition digital items:

• Bloodshadow Wraith Steed Mount: An extremely rare mystical creature, the Bloodshadow Wraith is a sight to behold.
• Divine Prosecution Outfit Style: Change your gear and weapon appearance with a unique outfit style.
• Fledging Gryphon Pet: A delightful companion whose juvenile antics are hilarious!
• Psijic Scrying Talisman: A memento that allows you to simulate the farseeing spells of the Psijic Order mages.
• House of Reveries Emote Pack: Display your true emotions with three new emotes: Happy Face, Sad Face, and Ta-Dah.

You will receive these in-game rewards when the Summerset Chapter launches.

Finally, pre-purchasing the Physical Collector's Edition will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and the Nightmare Senche Mount. Note: previously this article stated that you receive the Nightmare Senche mount immediately upon pre-purchase for the Physical Collector's Edition. This was incorrect - only digital pre-purchases receive immediate access to the Nightmare Senche.

The Digital Collector's Edition includes immediate access to the ESO base game as well as access to the Summerset Chapter (available at launch), making it ideal if you're a new Elder Scrolls Online player. In addition to the game, it also includes the digital items from the Collector's Edition featured above. You will receive these in-game rewards when the Summerset Chapter launches.

Pre-purchasing the Digital Collector's Edition will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the Nightmare Senche Mount, ESO base game, and Morrowind Chapter.

If you want the Digital Collector's Edition goodies but already own the ESO base game, you can get the Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade. It contains access to the Summerset Chapter and the same exclusive in-game digital items as the Collector's Edition above.

Pre-purchasing the Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the Nightmare Senche Mount and Morrowind Chapter.

Perfect for new Elder Scrolls Online players, the Standard Edition includes access to the Summerset Chapter and the ESO base game, and it is available for pre-purchase in both physical and digital forms. Note that the PC/Mac version of The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Standard Edition is available digitally only.

Pre-purchasing the Standard Edition will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and Nightmare Senche Mount. Digital pre-purchases will grant immediate access to the ESO base game, the Nightmare Senche Mount, and the Morrowind Chapter.

If you're an existing ESO player, the Digital Upgrade will grant you access to the Summerset Chapter on launch day.

Pre-purchasing the Digital Upgrade will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the Nightmare Senche Mount and Morrowind Chapter.



The new Elder Scrolls Online Collection is a great option for anyone looking to dive into ESO for the first time. It includes access to the ESO base game, Morrowind Chapter, Summerset Chapter, and the Gold Edition, which includes the Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood DLC game packs.

Pre-purchasing the ESO Collection will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the ESO base game, DLC game packs, and Nightmare Senche mount.

The Summerset Isles await, adventurer. Pre-purchase the latest Chapter for The Elder Scrolls Online today to get the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the ESO base game and Morrowind Chapter.

Are you prepared to visit the land of the High Elves? Head on over to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and tell us which ESO: Summerset edition tops your must-have list using the #Summerset hashtag.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is coming to PC/Mac on May 21. Pre-purchase ESO: Summerset now to receive the Queen's Bounty Pack bonus reward and gain immediate access to the ESO base game, Morrowind Chapter (digital pre-purchases only – conditions apply), and Nightmare Senche mount. Don't miss out!

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is coming to PC/Mac on May 21. Here's everything you need to know about each of the different Chapter editions and the bonus rewards you'll get for pre-purchasing.



You can pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset via The Elder Scrolls Online official site. When pre-purchasing the new Summerset Chapter, there's a host of unique in-game rewards you can receive.

All pre-purchases (physical or digital) will receive the Queen's Bounty Pack. This pack contains the following items:

• Court of Bedlam Costume: An exclusive costume with a sinister style, available to all classes.
• Pocket Salamander Pet: Express your inner newt with this non-combat in-game pet.
• Treasure Maps: These three ancient maps lead to caches of loot: gear, gold, and other forgotten riches.
• Psijic Vault Crown Crate: Open for a chance at Psijic-themed mounts, pets, costumes, and more.
• Experience Scrolls: Receive a 50% experience boost for two hours with these two Experience Scrolls.

You will receive the Queen's Bounty Pack when ESO: Summerset launches on May 21 for PC/Mac.

If you are a new player who has pre-purchased ESO: Summerset digitally, you will receive immediate access to the ESO base game and can start playing right away. Access to the Summerset Chapter will be available on launch day.

For a limited-time only, digital pre-purchases will also immediately receive full access to the Morrowind Chapter as a bonus.

The Morrowind Chapter contains the following:

• The zone of Vvardenfell
• A unique story, where you must help the demi-god Vivec restore his lost power
• The Warden class
• A unique Trial, Halls of Fabrication
• … and more!

Don't forget, while all pre-purchases receive the Queen's Bounty Pack, only digital pre-purchases receive ESO: Morrowind. Once the Summerset pre-purchase window has closed, you'll need to purchase the Morrowind Chapter separately if you wish to explore the home of the Dark Elves. Note that if you already own ESO: Morrowind, you will not receive an additional copy.



Finally, all pre-purchases will also include the Nightmare Senche Mount, and if your pre-purchase is for a digital copy, you'll receive the in-game mount immediately and be able to ride the fearsome beast right away!

There are five unique editions of ESO: Summerset now available for pre-purchase: the Standard Edition , Digital Upgrade, Digital Collector's Edition, Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade, and Physical Collector's Edition. See more detailed descriptions of each edition below.



The Physical Collector's Edition comes with access to the ESO base game, Summerset Chapter, a selection of digital items, and exclusive collectibles:

• Mephala Statue: A monument to the Daedric Prince Mephala, this 12"-tall replica was unearthed from a cultist shrine.
• Razum-dar's Journal: A spy's report to Queen Ayrenn chronicling the knowledge collected during Razum-dar's investigation of Summerset.
• Map of Summerset: The home of the High Elves is open to foreign visitors for the first time in history. Let this map be your guide through previously uncharted lands.
• Exclusive Steelbook Case: A limited edition metallic case, perfect for any collector's shelf.

Collector's Edition digital items:

• Bloodshadow Wraith Steed Mount: An extremely rare mystical creature, the Bloodshadow Wraith is a sight to behold.
• Divine Prosecution Outfit Style: Change your gear and weapon appearance with a unique outfit style.
• Fledging Gryphon Pet: A delightful companion whose juvenile antics are hilarious!
• Psijic Scrying Talisman: A memento that allows you to simulate the farseeing spells of the Psijic Order mages.
• House of Reveries Emote Pack: Display your true emotions with three new emotes: Happy Face, Sad Face, and Ta-Dah.

You will receive these in-game rewards when the Summerset Chapter launches.

Finally, pre-purchasing the Physical Collector's Edition will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and the Nightmare Senche Mount. Note: previously this article stated that you receive the Nightmare Senche mount immediately upon pre-purchase for the Physical Collector's Edition. This was incorrect - only digital pre-purchases receive immediate access to the Nightmare Senche.

The Digital Collector's Edition includes immediate access to the ESO base game as well as access to the Summerset Chapter (available at launch), making it ideal if you're a new Elder Scrolls Online player. In addition to the game, it also includes the digital items from the Collector's Edition featured above. You will receive these in-game rewards when the Summerset Chapter launches.

Pre-purchasing the Digital Collector's Edition will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the Nightmare Senche Mount, ESO base game, and Morrowind Chapter.

If you want the Digital Collector's Edition goodies but already own the ESO base game, you can get the Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade. It contains access to the Summerset Chapter and the same exclusive in-game digital items as the Collector's Edition above.

Pre-purchasing the Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the Nightmare Senche Mount and Morrowind Chapter.

Perfect for new Elder Scrolls Online players, the Standard Edition includes access to the Summerset Chapter and the ESO base game, and it is available for pre-purchase in both physical and digital forms. Note that the PC/Mac version of The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Standard Edition is available digitally only.

Pre-purchasing the Standard Edition will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and Nightmare Senche Mount. Digital pre-purchases will grant immediate access to the ESO base game, the Nightmare Senche Mount, and the Morrowind Chapter.

If you're an existing ESO player, the Digital Upgrade will grant you access to the Summerset Chapter on launch day.

Pre-purchasing the Digital Upgrade will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the Nightmare Senche Mount and Morrowind Chapter.



The new Elder Scrolls Online Collection is a great option for anyone looking to dive into ESO for the first time. It includes access to the ESO base game, Morrowind Chapter, Summerset Chapter, and the Gold Edition, which includes the Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood DLC game packs.

Pre-purchasing the ESO Collection will grant you the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the ESO base game, DLC game packs, and Nightmare Senche mount.

The Summerset Isles await, adventurer. Pre-purchase the latest Chapter for The Elder Scrolls Online today to get the Queen's Bounty Pack and immediate access to the ESO base game and Morrowind Chapter.

Are you prepared to visit the land of the High Elves? Head on over to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and tell us which ESO: Summerset edition tops your must-have list using the #Summerset hashtag.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is coming to PC/Mac on May 21. Pre-purchase ESO: Summerset now to receive the Queen's Bounty Pack bonus reward and gain immediate access to the ESO base game, Morrowind Chapter (digital pre-purchases only – conditions apply), and Nightmare Senche mount. Don't miss out!

We are thrilled to announce that the newest Elder Scrolls Online Chapter, The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, will be released for PC/Mac on May 21 and Xbox One and PlayStation®4 on June 5. Experience the beautiful Isle of Summerset for the first time since The Elder Scrolls: Arena and explore the home of the High Elves.



By the decree of Queen Ayrenn, Summerset Isle is now open to foreigners, but a Daedric threat looms over the breathtaking home of the High Elves. Travel to the Summerset Isle, reunite with old friends, and unravel a shadowy conspiracy that threatens all of Tamriel.

Click here to watch the full Summerset Cinematic Teaser.



This latest Chapter is packed with exciting new features and challenges for new and veteran players alike. In ESO: Summerset, you can:

• Explore a whole new zone, Summerset Isle
• Experience an epic main story quest line, concluding the narrative that began in the ESO base game and continued through Clockwork City
• Join the mysterious Psijic Order for the first time in an Elder Scrolls game and explore their island home of Artaeum
• Learn a brand-new Psijic Order combat Skill Line, and wield powers over time itself
• Master a new Jewelry Crafting Skill Line
• Face the challenges of Cloudrest, a new 12-player Trial
• Take on new group PvE challenges, including the Abyssal Geysers
• …and more!

A Beautiful New World to Explore

Click here for a first look at some of Summerset's beautiful locations and hidden dangers in our new gameplay trailer.



You can learn more about ESO: Summerset's features on the Summerset Chapter page.

Excited to explore the home of the High Elves? Pre-purchase now to receive the Queen's Bounty Pack, as well as immediate access to the Nightmare Senche Mount and a bonus copy of the Morrowind Chapter (digital pre-purchases only). Visit our pre-purchase page or check out our ESO: Summerset Editions & Pre-Purchase Details for the full story on ESO: Summerset's different versions (including a Collector's Edition packed full of exclusive goodies) and pre-purchase rewards.

Begin your journey to the home of the High Elves today with the Summerset prologue quest and help Vanus Galerion investigate a report of a mysterious prophecy.

You can begin this new quest in-game now by acquiring the Mage's Message Stone free from the in-game Crown Store. Use the stone from within your Inventory to receive an urgent message from Vanus and acquire the quest titled “Through a Veil Darkly." You can also find Vanus inside any of the Mages Guildhalls found within Tamriel's Alliance capitals.

Once complete, you'll receive the Wyrd Elemental Plume memento and be all set for the coming adventures.



Deadly New Challenges Await


Are you excited to explore the home of the High Elves? Tell us what you're most looking forward to about ESO: Summerset on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using the hashtag #Summerset!

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is coming to PC/Mac on May 21 and Xbox One and PlayStation®4 June 5. Pre-purchase ESO: Summerset now to receive the Queen's Bounty Pack bonus reward and gain immediate access to the ESO base game and Morrowind Chapter (digital pre-purchases only – conditions apply). Don't miss out!