In a nutshell

• ESO Seasons announced, a new 3-month content structure starting April 2, 2026
• Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk adds the Night Market zone, Dragonknight refresh, and PvP progression
• Future roadmap teased, including Thieves Guild questline, Sheogorath’s return, and solo dungeons

ZeniMax Online Studios has revealed a major shift for The Elder Scrolls Online with the introduction of Seasons, a new content structure designed to deliver fresh adventures every three months.

Starting with Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk on April 2, 2026, players can expect free gameplay updates, new zones, storylines, and systems accessible to all base-game owners.

Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk

The first season introduces the Night Market, a limited-time event zone set in the Oblivion realm of Fargrave. Players can pledge allegiance to one of three factions, unlocking unique PvE encounters, quests, and even an earnable in-game home.

Other highlights include:

• Dragonknight class refresh with updated visuals and skill line reworks
• Two-Handed Weapon skill line improvements
• Female werewolf model debut
• Challenge Difficulty system for tougher overland content
• Vengeance PvP Progression System with new rewards and passive abilities

Quality-of-Life Updates

Alongside Season Zero, The Elder Scrolls Online Update 49 (launching March 9, 2026) will deliver long-requested improvements:

• Free respecs for Skills and Attributes directly from the UI
• Faster Riding skill training
• Increased furnishing limits for player housing
• Performance and combat refinements

The Elder Scrolls Online 2026 Roadmap

Here’s what 2026 looks like, per the roadmap:

• A new Thieves Guild questline
• The return of Sheogorath
• A new end-game Trial
• Solo dungeons
• A high seas event zone