The Elder Scrolls drops huge free Skyrim update to enjoy while waiting for TES6

The Elder Scrolls Online has just dropped a huge new content update taking players back to Skyrim, with previously paid-for DLC now also included in the base game at no extra cost.

Bethesda first launched The Elder Scrolls Online on PC and Mac in April 2014, before bringing it to PlayStation and Xbox in 2015. Since then, the popular MMORPG has evolved with new stories, regions, quests, dungeons, and quality-of-life improvements across Tamriel.

Regular seasonal updates continue to give players more reasons to return, and now ‘Season Two: Echoes of Skyrim’ has arrived alongside previously paid DLC that players can enjoy at no extra cost.

The Elder Scrolls Online update adds solo versions of two dungeons

‘Echoes of Skyrim’ brings solo versions of two existing dungeons - Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices, both redesigned and rebalanced for solo play.

In Moon Hunter Keep, players battle their way through a werewolf-infested fortress, take on deadly bosses, and uncover the secrets of the hunters who worship Hircine.

In March of Sacrifices, you'll explore a dangerous hunting ground dedicated to Hircine, battling monsters and bosses while trying to survive the Daedric Prince's deadly trial.

Players can also unlock rewards through the new Tamriel Tome, which has both free and premium reward tracks. The free track offers rewards without requiring players to purchase the premium version.

The update also brings some handy quality-of-life improvements, including a new mini-map, increased home furnishing limits and more ways to customise Companions. The Antiquities system has also received improvements, making it easier for players to hunt down hidden treasures across Tamriel.

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Previously paid Skyrim DLC is now free

Greymoor and Wolfhunter are now included in the base game at no extra cost too.

Greymoor takes players to Western Skyrim and the underground realm of Blackreach to stop an ancient vampire army, while introducing the Antiquities system, which lets players hunt for hidden treasures and powerful artefacts.

Wolfhunter adds the original versions of those aforementioned two dungeons, Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices, where players battle deadly werewolves and monsters while facing the brutal trials of the Daedric Prince Hircine.

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How to access the free Elder Scrolls Online content

Players will need a copy of The Elder Scrolls Online to access the free content, but there's no need to buy Greymoor or Wolfhunter separately. The game is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation and Xbox, although console players may need an online subscription to play.

The Elder Scrolls Online is included with PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass

If you're already subscribed to PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass, you'll be pleased to know that The Elder Scrolls Online is available through both services. You can play it at no extra cost with PS Plus Extra and Premium. For Xbox players, it's available through Game Pass Essential, Premium and Ultimate.

The Elder Scrolls Online is out now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Hopefully, this new content will help keep you busy while we wait for The Elder Scrolls VI.