Very PositiveMetacritic 80ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer
The Elder Scrolls® Online
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world.
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About this game
Developer description
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Includes The Elder Scrolls Online base game plus the Morrowind, Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood adventures.
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Write your story into a vibrant chapter of Tamriel’s distant past that takes place nearly 1,000 years before the iconic TES V: Skyrim, and discover a world steeped in adventure and possibility.
WELCOME TO SEASONS - Step into new stories and experimental content inspired by classic TES history, delivered every three months. Play and unlock epic rewards with Tamriel Tomes.
A DIVERSE FANTASY WORLD – Travel Tamriel and discover a world of adventure. Explore mushroom forests in Morrowind, battle Daedra in Oblivion, or duel other players in PvP combat.
RICH STORIES ON A SHARED CANVAS - Immerse yourself in storytelling crafted with the same spirit as your favorite Elder Scrolls games. Discover an ever-growing world with friends or solo.
PURPOSE IN EVERY PATH - Choose from an array of quests and challenges that fit your desires and ambitions.…
Player sentiment
What players actually say
80%positive · Very Positive
88.1K English reviews · Oct 22, 2026“There's a huge world to explore, with tons of quests and content to sink hours into. Although the MMO grind gets old after a while, and it doesn't quite have the same immersive feel as the single-player Elder Scrolls games, there's still plenty to enjoy if you're into MMOs. The file size is atrocious, though, which…”
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5.2h played · 7 helpful
“I have a love hate relationship with the game. It's like being in love with a woman who occasionally becomes a man and F**** you without your concent. I know it's extreme but for 10 years now ZOS has ruined the game and fixed it again more times then I can literally recount (in the dozens). If you love the lore a st…”
Rick Sanchez
13.4h played · 0 helpful
“I picked up this game 5 years ago and never looked back. It is my all time favorite game to play. The art, map design, and music immerses me into the world and the gameplay experience is fun. I enjoy the quest stories alongside the open world map. I have a lot of fun swapping from solo questing to group gameplay. Th…”
angstlevel11
769h played · 9 helpful
“I enjoy the fact that anyone can join their friends at any time and just play together due to the level scaling buff. The free version isn't the most convenient, but I can play an entire game and still get cool pets, mounts and cosmetics from free events. It's a great game to have in your library that you don't HAVE…”
ThinG
180h played · 7 helpful
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Specs
System requirements
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minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 180 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 180 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
FAQ
Common questions
When was The Elder Scrolls® Online released?＋
Steam lists the release date as May 22, 2017.
What platforms is The Elder Scrolls® Online available on?＋
Windows, macOS
How is The Elder Scrolls® Online reviewed on Steam?＋
Very Positive — 80% of 88.1K English reviews are positive, captured Oct 22, 2026.