In Elder Scrolls Online there was recently a graphic update that polished the starting areas to offer new players more. Now you can play the MMORPG on PS5 and Xbox for free.
Why is the game free? As part of the “Play Free” campaign by Elder Scrolls Online, the developers have announced on their website (via EldersCrollsonline.com) that all players on PS5 and Xbox can play the MMORPG for free by March 20.
However, note that you need a subscription for online functions to play on both platforms. This is not free and ESO does not work according to the website for the test period. If you still want to try the MMORPG, you can look forward to pretty starting areas.
Here you can see the trailer for the last “Gold Road” extension:
The Elder Scrolls Online – Gold Road in the announcement trailer
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Improved starting areas for new players
What about the graphic upgrade? Elder Scrolls Online recently screwed up the graphic of the MMORPG with Update 45. The update, which was released on March 10, 2025, revised the starting areas Bleakrock Isle, Bal Foyen, Stros M’Kai, Betnikh and Khenarthi’s Roost.
Similar to the MMORPG to Star Wars, the areas were not built from scratch, but petrified individual textures, objects and sights. The zones were created before the game was released over 10 years ago and looked out of date compared to newer areas.
Anyone who starts with Elder Scrolls online as part of the free period of time until March 20 can experience the graphic improvements of the MMORPG directly at the beginning of the game.
Do PC players go away empty-handed? No, while the console players ESO are allowed to play for free by March 20, the PC players receive the best offer with the current campaign that ESO has ever existed. The Steam spring campaign runs with a sale with numerous reduced games until the same date. Including the MMORPG, which you can buy on Steam for just € 1.99.
Some of the DLCs and extensions are also available in sale and at reduced prices. Among other things, the Gold Road extension, which was not well received by the players. In the ranking of the best expansion for MMORPGs in 2024, she only made it to the 4th place. You can find out here in 1st place: All major MMORPGs received a new expansion in 2024-the addons in the power ranking