Overview
- ZeniMax confirmed a full shift to three three-month seasons in 2026, with Update 49 on March 9 followed by season zero on April 2.
- All future gameplay content becomes free for base-game owners as the new Tamriel Tomes battle pass debuts with a free track and two paid tiers at $14.99 and $29.99.
- Tamriel Tomes replaces daily login rewards and endeavors, paid passes do not expire, and a new trade-bar currency feeds the Gold Coast Bazaar as event tickets are retired.
- Season zero features include an overland difficulty overhaul, class and combat visual updates, free in-UI respecs, account-wide outfit slots, restored 30-day guild trader listings, faster riding training, and initial PvP progression tweaks.
- The Night Market launches April 29 to mid-June as a Fargrave group PvE zone with three factions and an evolving housing reward, while simultaneous PC and console releases begin and crossplay remains in development beyond 2026; several DLC, including Orsinium, Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, and Imperial City, are folded into the base game.