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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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May 22, 2017
9 years and 120 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive161,575 reviews80.9%
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ZeniMax Online Studios is controlled by Microsoft. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Bethesda Softworks is controlled by Microsoft. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | Bethesda Softworks is controlled by Microsoft. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Bethesda Softworks provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | The persistent service structure gives the operator ongoing control over progression or availability. | |
Updated: Aug 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | The game released with a separate publishing relationship. |
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7 itemsAbout the Game
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. Make this Elder Scrolls world your own - you belong here.
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