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Elder Scrolls Online Relaunches With Season Zero on April 2

The new model focuses on faster updates through compact, free seasons.

Overview

  • ZeniMax outlined the shift Tuesday, with Season Zero starting April 2 on PC and consoles under 90‑day seasons that are free to game owners.
  • The Night Market event zone runs April 29 to June 17 in Fargrave, where players pick one of three factions and can earn the free Night’s Den home.
  • An opt‑in overland Challenge Difficulty launches June 8 with four tiers that boost rewards while making enemies hit harder and players deal less damage.
  • ESO joins PC Game Pass and adds Xbox Play Anywhere on June 2, letting Xbox purchasers access the PC version at no extra cost.
  • The roadmap points to a summer Thieves Guild story with The Sage’s Vault and a Sheogorath questline, experimental naval content and Solo Dungeons later in 2026, and a new Skyrim Excursion Zone in early 2027.