PS5, PS4 MMO The Elder Scrolls Online Reaches Landmark 10th Anniversary | Push Square
05.04.2024 - 09:17
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The Elder Scrolls Online is officially ten years old today. Its original PC release came on the 4th April 2014, and the PS4 version arrived just over a year later, in June 2015. As we all know, keeping a live game going for even just a couple of years can be difficult, so to reach an entire decade is incredibly impressive.
Like many MMORPGs, The Elder Scrolls Online had to endure a rough release period, and only really found its footing when the console versions dropped alongside some significant updates. Since then, the game's enjoyed a lot of success, boasting a bunch of huge expansions and a consistently healthy community.
At this point we're left wondering how far developer ZeniMax Online Studios will go when it comes to yet more support. Again, ten years is a long time for any title — but leaving such a project behind can't be easy.
Do you play The Elder Scrolls Online? If so, how long have you been at it? Embark on yet another adventure in the comments section below.
Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.
Coincidentally I tried it again last week, saw a tempting sale price. My level 50 character from the launch days was still there, but I had no idea what was going on, so I've started a new one. Feeling a little underwhelmed so far to be honest, maybe it's best not to go back sometimes.
@Balosi In my experience, going back to MMOs or live games in general can be really difficult, especially if you've spent a long time away.
You usually want to start from the beginning again, but the base game content has become so outdated that it doesn't grab you anymore. It's the kind of problem that must be a nightmare for developers.
@ShogunRok I don't play MMOs, but I've seen this sort of problem addressed in Monster Hunter World. When Iceborne released the developers added the Defender/Guardian gear to the start of the base game. They're overpowered and much maligned by fans when new players use them, but theoretically they're supposed to be used to bring returning players up to speed. Interested to hear your thoughts.
@Melee_Ace it's definitely not the difficulty as far as ESO is concerned. If anything I think it may be too easy, although that seems to be a very hot topic among the ESO fanbase judging by forums. They seem to like it that way, apparently the dungeons are where the challenge is.
I started on console played a good chunk. Then eventually spent some time on PC playing it. The harders part of jumping back