Elder Scrolls Online Shifts to Seasonal Updates in 2025

ZeniMax Online Studios ends annual chapter expansions to focus on smaller, more frequent content releases.

Starting in 2025, Elder Scrolls Online will replace its annual chapter-based updates with a seasonal content model lasting three to six months each.
The new approach aims to reduce development pressure, allowing content to be released when ready and enabling more experimentation with game features.
Upcoming updates will include storylines centered on hallmark Elder Scrolls factions like the Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild, alongside UI and visual improvements.
The development team plans to address long-standing issues, such as Cyrodiil PvP performance, and introduce higher overworld combat difficulty and new group-focused zones.
ZeniMax will enhance the experience for new and returning players with refined tutorials, clearer navigation, and streamlined re-entry points for lapsed players.