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The Elder Scrolls Online Free to Play Across All Platforms Through August 12

Bethesda offers free base-game access plus a standalone ESO Plus trial featuring over 30 DLC packs during its QuakeCon promotion

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited circa 2016
You can get 30 pieces of ESO DLC and swathes of content for free right now
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Overview

  • The weeklong free-play event runs from August 6 to 12 and grants free access to ESO’s base game on PC, Mac, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5 and PS4.
  • Returning players can resume previous free-trial progress immediately, and new accounts receive a one-time grant of 500 crowns.
  • A standalone free trial of ESO Plus unlocks over 30 DLC packs, including new zones, quests and dungeons, while premium crowns and certain companions remain excluded.
  • The base game is discounted by 75 percent to $4.99/£3.99 on Steam and console stores during the promotion, with select DLC packs and in-game currency also on sale.
  • The promotion aligns with QuakeCon 2025 and pairs free access with time-limited offers to reignite interest in ESO’s evolving world.