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The Elder Scrolls® Online on Steam

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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.

The Elder Scrolls® Online is a rpg, mmorpg and open world game developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Released on May 22nd 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine in 7 languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

It has received 134,452 reviews of which 110,251 were positive and 24,201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.69€ on K4G.


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Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for The Elder Scrolls® Online:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
German
French
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Russian
Japanese

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System requirements

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Windows
  • 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: 180 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
MacOS
  • OS: Mac® High Sierra v 10.13
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 180 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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1141 hours played
Aug. 2026
This is a polarizing game. Some love it, some hate it (but play it anyway, go figure); and some who loved it before hate it now. My personal journey - I really loved it at first, quit when I felt the quality going down, picked it back up when a friend wanted to play, and I'm now loving it again. tl;dr - If you're an older gamer who loves the Elder Scrolls franchise, is okay with playing a dumbed down version, wants to play it with friends, and doesn't mind paying for an MMO subscription, this is worth checking out. Some deeper points: 1. If you don't like games with a semi-freemium payment model, this game probably isn't for you. To get the most out of the game, you need an MMO subscription. 2. It takes a very special person to like playing this game without a subscription, and most people aren't this special. You have to not be a hoarder, have excellent inventory management skills, have zero interest in crafting, be immune to FOMO, not care about cosmetics, have excellent planning skills (ie, I need to go to these towns at this cadence to do these things...), and enjoy organic character progression (ie, have patience with leveling, acquiring gear through social interactions, not wanting to rush to end game). 3. The golden age is over. Keep in mind that this is an old MMO. When it first came out, the graphics were beautiful, NPC interactions were fully voice acted, and questing was deep (ie, not just fetch quests, messenger quests, or bounty quests). Now, the graphics are comparatively mediocre with clunky animation, better game voice acting exists, other games have pushed the boundaries with questing depth (so this now feels just average), and slop updates introduced fetch quests/bounty quests/messenger quests. 4. You have to be okay with children complaining. The kids complain that PvP is unbalanced, then they complain again when the meta changes and their OP characters are nerfed. Meta changes happen to rebalance the game. Also, you need skill to be good at PvP. I lost all the time in the beginning, but now I win consistently with off-meta mid-tier gear because I now have skill. And I still lose to top-tier players with top tier gear. That's a me problem because I chose not to grind for top-tier gear and they have better skill, not a problem with balance. The children don't seem to know the difference. 5. Werewolves are OP. I hate them. They need to be nerfed. PvP is so unbalanced. 6. Be aware of the difficulty curve. The game starts medium, then gets hard in the middle levels, then gets easy at the higher levels; then at end game, it is as hard as you want it to be (giggity), ranging from stupid easy to very challenging. 7. I really like how a character of any level can go to any zone with party members of any level, and the content can still fun for everyone. 8. I really like the combat system. You have to know frame rates and button lockout periods like a fighting game, find gear and ability synergies like a puzzle game, develop a rotation like a traditional MMO, and have creative reactions when things go sideways. It is a full brain experience that is both cerebral and kinesthetic. 9. Werewolves are OP.
144 hours played
July 2026
Came from WoW expecting to quit after a few hours. Ended up getting hooked. ESO shines when you stop rushing and start enjoying the world, quests, and lore. It's not WoW, and that's exactly why I ended up loving it.
9180 hours played
July 2026
With this many hours in the game, I don't think I could NOT recommend it. In it's current state it's harder to stay actively involved in what's going on in the game though. The Elder Scrolls Online has entered it's "next stage in life", which isn't the same experience that I have had, when I first started the game. The game still have roughly infinite amount of content, but with the halt on new expansions to the map, they've changed their trajectory more towards a maintainance mode and updating what's already in the game and as sad as it has been, it was never exactly unpredictable. I wouldn't advice to buy this game if you struggle with FOMO, gambling addiction or similar afflictions as the game is pushing you to invest more and more money into it, with the base game giving you a limited experience of what's out there. The optional subscription model is fair from my own point of view, but the numerous in-game currencies really cloud your judgment in how much you end up spending and it's way too easy to go overboard. I have no experience from other MMORPG's to make a comparison if ESO is functionally better or worse than any other MMO out there. A big draw for me for ESO is and was that the social aspect for a lot of the game is optional. They've made this even easier over the years with NPC companions and Group Finders so you are able to opt in and out as you please. But when you do want to be social, the community is actually pretty nice and helpful. And despite what everyone says, ESO isn't dead just yet. Now is as good a time as any to come to ESO or to return back to ESO. It's perfect as a solo or a group activity and you'll find so much to do that you'll completely forget about the amount of money and time you've spent on it.
20794 hours played
May 2026
I have played ESO since 4/2021 and system says I logged over 19,400 hours. I previously played Oblivion; Skyrim, and Morrowind, in that order and was indestructible, all powerful in all three in less than 2 years (total). ESO still provides challenges after 5 years. I am 76 and retired; yes I play a lot of hours a day, rarely miss a day. Some complain the game is become pay to win, I haven't found that to be true, yes they sell goodies that can improve your housing whims, and things that you could just wait or play for, but they do have employees to pay to keep the game going and it's not cheap to pay people or provide servers that hold your characters info (forever). I have and can afford to buy whatever i want, but I have probably (outside of the annual fee for Plus) used less than $200 dollars (some of that was from gifts from my family) for Miscellaneous housing items and in-game homes. Ive had Crashing problems in last month and the Support team has been helpful to resolve, but when Win11 stopped working, it wasn't ESO's or the game's fault. Remember it is a game (a very life like, addictive GAME). You do have to put time in to be Extremely good, but you are not likely to become a "Superman" in this game, maybe an Emperor, Master crafter, Housing guru, formidable opponent, sales entrepreneur, or just have fun. I play PVE and PVP and all events, and I die a lot (unlike real-life, where you only get one chance). If you are having problems with play, then search the internet, lost of podcasters with great ideas, even ask in game for help. Love the game (statement and a command). Highly recommended.
10488 hours played
May 2026
Awesome game with so many different things to do. Caters to anyone's interests - fashion, house decorating, PvE, PvP, siege-related combat, questing, lore, harvesting, collecting, achievement hunting, etc. Can play solo or with others. So many amazing improvements in the last couple of years. I've been playing for around a decade now and I can't recommend it enough. Overall has a very kind and caring player base.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Elder Scrolls® Online is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

No, The Elder Scrolls® Online is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Yes, The Elder Scrolls® Online received 110,251 positive votes out of a total of 134,452 achieving a rating of 8.11.
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The Elder Scrolls® Online was developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Yes, The Elder Scrolls® Online is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, The Elder Scrolls® Online is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

No, The Elder Scrolls® Online is not playable on Linux.

Yes, The Elder Scrolls® Online is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.

Yes, The Elder Scrolls® Online is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, The Elder Scrolls® Online does not support VR.

The Elder Scrolls® Online is a multi-player game.

The Elder Scrolls® Online features PvP mode where you can test your skills against other players.

Yes, there are 6 DLCs available for The Elder Scrolls® Online. Explore additional content available for The Elder Scrolls® Online on Steam.

No, The Elder Scrolls® Online does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, The Elder Scrolls® Online does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, The Elder Scrolls® Online is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Elder Scrolls® Online.

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The Elder Scrolls® Online PEGI 18
Rating
8.1
110,251
24,201
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
8,150
Developer
ZeniMax Online Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release 22 May 2017
Platforms
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