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About The Elder Scrolls Online
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Write your story into a vibrant chapter of Tamriel’s distant past that takes place nearly 1,000 years before the iconic TES V: Skyrim, and discover a world steeped in adventure and possibility.
Release Date
Apr 4, 2014
Developer
ZeniMax Online Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
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Is The Elder Scrolls Online worth buying?

Steam
80.96% positive
'Very Positive', 160,214 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
70/100
16 critics

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What is The Elder Scrolls Online about?

The game is set in the Second Era, in 2E 583, during a period of time known as the Interregnum. It was a period of time known for its political instability. Daedric prince Molag Bal has taken advantage of this instability to try and pull all of Tamriel into his realm of Coldharbour. Bal is doing so by sending devices called "Dark Anchors" into Tamriel. The Fighters Guild have taken it upon themselves to remove them. The Tharn family, current rulers of Cyrodiil through Empress Regent Clivia Tharn, has made a pact with the King of Worms, who has agreed to supplement the Imperial's forces by resurrecting their soldiers. Secretly, Mannimarco is conspiring with Molag Bal, the Daedric Prince of Corruption and Domination, to take over Mundus. Molag Bal is also harvesting the souls of mortals. The Hero is an adventurer whose soul has been taken, which allows them to constantly return to life.

RPGMMORPGOpen WorldFantasyAdventureMultiplayerExplorationSingleplayer

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Elder Scrolls Online?

Right now the lowest price for The Elder Scrolls Online we're tracking is $5.26 at Kinguin — 74% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Elder Scrolls Online has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Elder Scrolls Online is $4.30 at Green Man Gaming on February 10, 2026. The current best price is about 22% above that low.

Is The Elder Scrolls Online worth buying?

81% of 160,214 Steam user reviews for The Elder Scrolls Online are positive ("Very Positive").

When was The Elder Scrolls Online released?

The Elder Scrolls Online released on April 4, 2014, developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

What platforms is The Elder Scrolls Online available on?

The Elder Scrolls Online is available on Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, massively multiplayer online (mmo).

When do The Elder Scrolls Online prices drop?

The Elder Scrolls Online last hit a new low of $4.30 on February 10, 2026 at Green Man Gaming. Current best price is $5.26. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Elder Scrolls Online?

The cheapest The Elder Scrolls Online price right now is $5.26 at Kinguin, 74% below the Steam price.

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KinguinBest price$5.26Buy The Elder Scrolls Online at Kinguin
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All-time low: $4.30 at Green Man Gaming on Feb 10, 2026 — the current best price is 22% above it.

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