The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset & Update 18 Preview

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is a new Chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online saga that brings a new zone, new story quest, the Psijic Order Skill Line, Jewelry Crafting and much more. You can pre-purchase ESO: Summerset right now and earn bonus items including the Queen’s Bounty Pack and other digital rewards. Explore the island home of the High Elves in The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, coming to PC/Mac on May 21 and Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on June 5. Update 18 will also launch alongside the Summerset and will bring a series of new systems for all. Want to know more? Learn more about Summerset and Update 18 below.

The Borders Have Opened

For the first time in history, the Isle of Summerset has opened to all the races of Tamriel. The ancestral home of the High Elves is a land of remarkable beauty and wealth, but should you make your way to its shores, be warned: an ancient evil conspires from the shadows, and not all welcome newcomers to the island.

For the first time since The Elder Scrolls: Arena, you can visit the Isle of Summerset and explore an all-new land packed full of exciting adventures and stunning locations in a zone even larger than the one found in The Elder Scrolls Online’s last Chapter, Morrowind.

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Shadows Rise on the Isle

As a newcomer to the land of the High Elves, you will take part in a battle for the very heart of Summerset and its people with an all new story quest. Hidden behind closed doors and shadows, agents plot a sinister vision for Summerset and its people. These conspirators do not work alone, however, as they draw strength and influence from powerful Daedric allies and an ancient foe.

Summerset continues the epic story that was first teased in The Elder Scrolls Online base game but truly began in The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Chapter and the Clockwork City DLC game pack. The forces that worked against the Tribunal demigods Vivec and Sotha Sil now continue their schemes in Summerset, and it’s up to you to identify those responsible and stop them.

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Of course, while the main story quest in ESO: Summerset continues a narrative found in previous releases, you can jump in and enjoy this epic adventure at any point, and you do not have to have played ESO: Morrowind or Clockwork City to enjoy and follow the story.

Join the Psijic Order

In addition to the main quest, for the first time in the Elder Scrolls series, you’ll be able to join the enigmatic organization known as the Psijic Order. This secret society of mages has returned after a 350-year-long absence, bringing with them a unique quest line and story that sees you travel all over Summerset to close destructive and mysterious time breaches.

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The Psijic Order not only provides you with a unique quest line and story – it also grants you the famed abilities of the ancient organization. The Psijic Order Skill Line features a full set of Active and Passive abilities in addition to a unique Ultimate. In similar fashion to both the Fighters Guild and Mages Guild Skill Lines, as you increase your reputation within the Order, you’ll begin to unlock a host of powerful time-based abilities.

These newfound abilities are not to be taken lightly. When wielding the Psijic Order Skill Line, you will be able to empower yourself and your weapons, slow and freeze enemies in place, and even rewind time! This new Skill Line will be available for all characters and classes, and whatever your role or playstyle in The Elder Scrolls Online, you can find wondrous-but-powerful unique abilities with the Psijic Order. Use them wisely.

Craft Custom (and Powerful) Jewelry

If you enjoy crafting your own gear, ESO: Summerset allows you to learn and master an all-new Jewelry Crafting Skill Line. Jewelry Crafting works very similar to many of ESO’s other crafting Skills Lines, and you’ll be able to create, deconstruct, research and improve rings and necklaces, allowing you to truly tailor all your gear.

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Fight Atop the Mountains

ESO: Summerset also brings an all-new test in the form of Cloudrest, a challenging 12-player Trial. Located upon Summerset’s highest peak, the city of Cloudrest has gone silent, and her gryphon-riding knight protectors known as the Welkynar have disappeared. You and your allies must climb of the mountain of Eton Nir, enter the city and put a stop to the ancient evil at its center.

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Update 18 Brings New Rewards

ESO: Summerset arrives alongside the free Update 18 for the base game. This latest update brings a host of new features for all Elder Scrolls Online players, not just those who own Summerset.

Update 18 introduces daily login rewards, which will give you even more reasons to visit Tamriel every day. With this new system, when you log into the game you’ll receive a special gift. While most rewards will be simple resources or currencies, each month will also feature unique milestone rewards in the form of special collectibles.

This update also brings a brand-new Crown Store feature: gifting. Soon you’ll be able to purchase and send Crown Store items to your friends and allies, as well as easily track your sent and received gifts. Think your guildmate would look good with that hat? Buy it for them! Almost every item in the Crown Store can be gifted, but there are some conditions, so keep an eye out for more information in the future about how this system works.

Finally, Update 18 also features the daily Battlegrounds rewards. When the update launches, you’ll receive rewards the first time you complete a Battlegrounds match every day – similar to how daily dungeon rewards currently work. There’s never been a better time to show your strength in the Battlegrounds.

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Learn more about The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset at the official ESO site.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is coming to PC/Mac on May 21 and Xbox One and PlayStation 4 June 5. Pre-purchase ESO: Summerset now to receive the Queen's Bounty Pack bonus reward and gain immediate access to the ESO base game and Morrowind Chapter (digital pre-purchases only – conditions apply). Don't miss out!