Shaun M Jooste 
ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda Softworks launched the newest The Elder Scrolls Online Chapter, Gold Road,on PC and Mac. This Chapter features 30 hours of main quest content in the new zone of West Weald, an exciting and powerful Scribing system to master, and an unforgettable story, introducing a new Daedric Prince.
Additionally, for the first time, there will be an in-game launch celebration for players who pick up ESO: Gold Road. All participants are encouraged to join and unlock a brand-new in-game reward.
Launching alongside is Update 42, a free update for all players that introduces improvements to in-game mail, a new Achievement celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary, and other changes.
The Gold Road Chapter is now available on PC and Mac and will be available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles June 18.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Launch Details
Scribing System
Scribing is an all-new system that allows players to craft and customize their abilities using unique scripts to perfectly fit their playstyle and build. Whether players are looking for greater power, versatility, or roleplay opportunities, Scribing is a powerful new way to tailor their ESO experience.
West Weald Zone
Located along Cyrodiil’s southwest border and neighboring Valenwood and the Gold Coast, the new Chapter allows players to explore West Weald, a wealthy Imperial province that hasn’t been seen in an Elder Scrolls game since The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Within this new zone, players can explore the city of Skingrad in addition to both the Gold Road region and emergent Dawnwood, where they will discover a host of new side quests, world bosses, delves, public dungeons, and more. For more details about the zone check out this preview blog.
New Rewards, Improvements, and More
The Gold Road Chapter is full of new and unique Achievements, items, and collectables, including 10 powerful item sets, three unique Mythic items, fragments for the all-new Tales of Tribute patron deck, as well as a new type of collectable called Skill Styles. The chapter also features a new 12-player group trial, Lucent Citadel, in which players can group up and venture into a long-forgotten Daedric vault within the realm of Fargrave, contend with its unique boss encounters, and seek out the mysterious Arcane Knot.
Update 42 For All ESO Players
Launching alongside the new chapter is Update 42; this free update introduces a series of base-game improvements. In-game mail receives an overhaul focused on its interface and notifications, including the addition of categories (player mail, system mail, and system alerts), improved sorting, attachment preview, and inventory space display.
Update 42 also introduces the Adventure Across a Decade Achievement, celebrating ESO’s 10-Year Anniversary by granting the “Fractured Glory” skin for completing questlines spanning some of ESO’s most memorable adventures to date, including Gold Road. Full details can be found here.
For everything changing and coming with Update 42, be sure to check out the patch notes on the official forums.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road is available to buy now, with four unique editions:
- The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Gold Road
- The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road
- The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Gold Road
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Upgrade: Gold Road
Both Collection editions include the base game, the Gold Road Chapter, and all previous Chapters. For those who already own ESO and its previous Chapters, both Upgrade editions grant access to the Gold Road Chapter. For the required PC/Mac specs to run Gold Road check out the game’s requirements here: PC, Mac.
To find out more about Gold Road and its unique editions, check out this blog.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road is now live on PC/Mac and arrives June 18 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Players can purchase the new Chapter through the ESO Store, retailer, or platform store of their choice. For the latest updates and information, remember to keep an eye on our official website and forums.
Don’t Miss ESO: Gold Road!
Another exciting Elder Scrolls Online adventure awaits us! I’m waiting for it to launch on PS5 before I play it, as I much prefer it on console. Until then, be sure to watch our site for a detailed review, YouTube channel for a gameplay video, and Twitch for when we play it live.
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