Exploring the Expansive World of The Elder Scrolls Online: A Content Release Guide for New and Returning Players
With a decade of content under its belt, The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) can be daunting for newcomers and even veterans trying to keep track of the release order. This guide chronologically lists all ESO expansions and DLC, providing a clear path for players eager to experience the story leading up to the upcoming Gold Road Chapter.
All ESO Expansions & DLC in Chronological Order
- Imperial City (August 2015): PvP Zone, White Gold Tower, Imperial City Prison.
- Orsinium (November 2015): Major zone expansion introducing Wrothgar.
- Thieves Guild (March 2016): New skill line, Hew’s Bane zone, and faction story.
- Dark Brotherhood (May 2016): New skill line, Gold Coast zone, and faction story.
- Shadows of the Hist (August 2016): Dungeon DLC featuring Ruins of Mazzatun and Cradle of Shadows.
- Morrowind (June 2017): First Chapter expansion; introduces the Warden class, Vvardenfell zone, and Halls of Fabrication Trial.
- Horns of the Reach (August 2017): Dungeon DLC including Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold.
- Clockwork City (October 2017): Zone DLC featuring the Asylum Sanctorium Trial.
- Dragon Bones (February 2018): Dungeon DLC with Scalecaller Peak and Fang Lair.
- Summerset (June 2018): Chapter expansion adding Summerset zone, Psijic Order skill line, and Cloudrest Trial.
- Wolfhunter (August 2018): Dungeon DLC featuring Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices.
- Murkmire (October 2018): Zone DLC introducing Murkmire.
- Wrathstone (February 2019): Dungeon DLC including Depths of Malatar and Frostvault.
- Elsweyr (May 2019): Chapter expansion initiating a year-long story arc, adding Northern Elsweyr, the Necromancer class, and Sunspire Trial.
- Scalebreaker (August 2019): Dungeon DLC with Lair of Maarselok and Moongrave Fane.
- Dragonhold (October 2019): Zone DLC adding Southern Elsweyr and concluding the year of the dragon.
- Harrowstorm (February 2020): Dungeon DLC featuring Icereach and Unhallowed Grave.
- Greymoor (May 2020): Chapter expansion adding Western Skyrim, Scrying skill line, and Kyne’s Aegis Trial.
- Stonethorn (August 2020): Dungeon DLC including Stone Garden and Castle Thorn.
- Markarth (November 2020): Zone DLC adding The Reach and concluding the Skyrim year.
- Flames of Ambition (March 2021): Dungeon DLC featuring The Cauldron and Black Drake Villa.
- Blackwood (June 2021): Chapter expansion adding Blackwood zone, a Companions system, and Rockgrove Trial.
- Waking Flame (August 2021): Dungeon DLC including Red Petal Bastion and The Dread Cellar.
- Deadlands (November 2021): Zone DLC introducing Deadlands and Fargrave, concluding Gates of Oblivion.
- Ascending Tide (March 2022): Dungeon DLC featuring Coral Aerie and Shipwright’s Regret.
- High Isle (June 2022): Chapter expansion adding High Isle, Tales of Tribute card game, and Dreadsail Reef dungeon.
- Lost Depths (August 2022): Dungeon DLC including Graven Deep and Earthen Root Enclave.
- Firesong (November 2022): Zone DLC introducing Galen, concluding the year's story.
- Scribes of Fate (March 2023): Dungeon DLC featuring Scrivener’s Hall and Bal Sunnar.
- Necrom (June 2023): Chapter expansion adding Telvanni Peninsula and Apocrypha, introducing the Arcanist class and Sanity’s Edge Trial.
- Infinite Archive (November 2023): Free DLC adding an unlimited round-based dungeon.
- Scions of Ithelia (March 2024): Dungeon DLC featuring Bedlam Veil and Oathsworn Pit.
- Gold Road (June 2024): Chapter expansion continuing the Necrom storyline and introducing Spell Crafting.
Essential Content for Gold Road
While not mandatory, completing Necrom and its associated dungeon DLC will provide the most complete understanding of the story leading into Gold Road. Enjoy your adventures in Tamriel!
The Elder Scrolls Online is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
