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The Elder Scrolls® Online
Action
Adventure
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Multi-player
MMO
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Trading Cards
Captions available
In-App Purchases
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Playable without Timed Input
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Partial Controller Support
HDR available
Family Sharing

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.

Developers: ZeniMax Online Studios
Publishers: Bethesda Softworks
Release Date: May 22, 2017
Price (USD): $19.99
Current Players: 8.5k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(81%)
Elder Scrolls lore
customization options
friendly community
open world
solo and group play
storyline depth
ESO Plus subscription
PvP content
challenge balance
monetization practices
combat system
performance issues
easy difficulty
The vast world filled with Elder Scrolls lore and the extensive content keep many fans engaged, but the game suffers from aggressive monetization practices and performance issues that may hinder the overall experience. While the flexibility in playstyle and community aspects are appreciated, the combat system and level of challenge could be improved. Overall, the game is a mixed bag with enjoyable story elements that sometimes get overshadowed by its monetization strategies.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a vast world filled with Elder Scrolls lore and storytelling, which appeals to fans of the series.
  • Customization options are praised for allowing players to mix and match abilities, creating unique builds.
  • The community is considered friendly and helpful, with players often willing to assist newcomers.
  • ESO's graphics, world design, and large open world are often commended for being immersive and well-crafted.
  • The flexibility in gameplay that accommodates both solo and group play is appreciated by many players.

    • Negative Points

  • Monetization practices are frequently criticized, with accusations of aggressive cash-grabbing via expensive DLCs, subscription models, and microtransactions.
  • The combat system is described as floaty and lacking depth, with many players finding it unengaging.
  • Performance issues are noted, particularly with server stability and latency during peak times or large-scale PvP events.
  • The game is considered too easy by some, with a lack of challenge in leveling, combat, and most available quests.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players enjoy the game's storyline and quest depth, others find it repetitive and not engaging enough without significant challenge.
  • The ESO Plus subscription is seen as valuable by some due to the added content and conveniences, but others view it as almost necessary for enjoying the game fully.
  • Player versus player (PvP) content is both praised for its scale and criticized for balance issues and server lag.

    • Common Themes

  • The overwhelming size of the game's content, both in terms of downloadable resources and gameplay scope, is noted by players. It provides a lot to explore but can also feel daunting.
  • Many reviews highlight the split between solo-friendly content and the community-oriented multiplayer content, catering to different play styles.
  • The game's continuous updates and addition of new content keep it lively but also raise issues about punishing older content with overlapping new monetization strategies.
    • Updated 8/6/2025, 12:01:57 AM UTC
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