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The Elder Scrolls® Online

📅 May 22, 2017
ZeniMax Online Studios
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.
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About This Game

The Elder Scrolls® Online is a action/adventure game built around multiplayer and co-op, developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and released in 2017. With an estimated 9.3 million copies sold, it is considered one of the best-selling titles on Steam. With 158.6k reviews on Steam, it stands as one of the most-reviewed games on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 81.0/100 — a strong reception overall. The game has 6 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as RPG, MMORPG, Open World, Fantasy and Adventure.

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User Reviews

81.0
Overall Score / 100
8.1/10
Steam (158643 rev)

DLCs (6)

The Elder Scrolls Online: 2025 Content Pass
The Elder Scrolls Online: 2025 Content Pass
$49.99
The Elder Scrolls Online: 10-Year Anniversary Pack
The Elder Scrolls Online: 10-Year Anniversary Pack
$9.99
The Elder Scrolls Online: The Hailcinder Mount Pack
The Elder Scrolls Online: The Hailcinder Mount Pack
$24.99
The Elder Scrolls Online: Housing Starter Pack
The Elder Scrolls Online: Housing Starter Pack
$4.99
The Elder Scrolls Online - Soundtrack
The Elder Scrolls Online - Soundtrack
$15.99
The Elder Scrolls Online - Gold Road Original Soundtrack
The Elder Scrolls Online - Gold Road Original Soundtrack
$9.99

Game Information

Release Date
May 22, 2017
Developer
ZeniMax Online Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Price
$19.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
9.3M
(7.4M - 11.2M)
VRI ScoreLearning
69.3
Indicators are uncertain and suggest proceeding with caution.
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

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Genres & Categories

Genres
Action
Adventure
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Categories
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
Tags
RPG
MMORPG
Open World
Fantasy
Adventure
Multiplayer
Exploration
Singleplayer
Massively Multiplayer
Action
Character Customization
PvP
PvE
Lore-Rich
Story Rich
Choose Your Own Adventure
Class-Based
Magic
Action RPG
Atmospheric

Supported Languages

With Full Audio
English
French
German
Text Only
Russian
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese

System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
Minimum
Recommended
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Minimum:
  • OS: Mac® High Sierra v 10.13
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS: Mac® High Sierra v 10.13
  • Processor: Intel i7 processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 150 GB available space

Legal Notice

©2015 ZeniMax Media Inc. The Elder Scrolls® Online: Tamriel Unlimited™ developed by ZeniMax Online Studios LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. ZeniMax, The Elder Scrolls, ESO, ESO Plus, Tamriel Unlimited, Bethesda, Bethesda Softworks and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the US and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.

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