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Oct 2, 2026
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ESO’s October 2026 Survival Guide

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High Seas of Tamriel event is live with ship combat, while Greymoor and Wolfhunter DLCs join the base game for free on October 19.

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Key Changes

  • 1High Seas of Tamriel event with ship-to-ship combat (Live)
  • 2Greymoor and Wolfhunter DLCs moving to base game for free (Oct 19)
  • 3Season Two: Echoes of Skyrim launch with Eastern Skyrim zone (Oct 21)
  • 4New solo dungeon versions of March of Sacrifices and Moon Hunter Keep (Oct 21)
  • 5Witches Festival returns with Plunder Skull rewards (Oct 21)
  • 6Golden Pursuits: Set Sail campaign rewards including a new pet (Live)
  • 7New Tamriel Tome seasonal reward system (Oct 21)
  • 8Western Skyrim and Antiquities system become free for all players (Oct 19)

All Changes

🎉Events(2)

  • newHigh Seas of Tamriel: New event featuring ship-to-ship combat and sunken treasure rewards
  • changeGolden Pursuits: Set Sail campaign offers gold, a new pet, and piratical style rewards

👥Community(3)

  • changeNinja Pulls: Community-run livestream event featuring various ESO streamers
  • changeDeveloper Let’s Play: Livestream on October 1 featuring Lead Narrative Designer Michael Zenke
  • changeTESOctober: Community creative showcase returning with new social media prompts

📅Coming Soon(7)

  • changeGreymoor: Moves to base game, granting free access to Western Skyrim, Antiquities, and Kyne’s Aegis
  • changeWolfhunter: Moves to base game, granting free access to Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices
  • newSeason Two: Echoes of Skyrim officially begins on October 21
  • newEastern Skyrim: New zone available to explore starting October 21
  • newSolo Dungeons: New solo versions of March of Sacrifices and Moon Hunter Keep dungeons
  • newTamriel Tome: New seasonal reward system launching with Season Two
  • changeWitches Festival: Seasonal event returns with bonus rewards like Trade Bars and Plunder Skulls

Summary

High Seas of Tamriel

The High Seas of Tamriel event is currently active, featuring ship-to-ship combat and sunken treasure rewards. Players can also participate in the Golden Pursuits campaign to earn a new pet and piratical cosmetics.

Upcoming DLC Changes

Starting October 19, the Greymoor and Wolfhunter DLCs will be added to the base game for all players at no cost. This grants permanent access to Western Skyrim, the Antiquities system, and several key dungeons and trials.

Season Two: Echoes of Skyrim

Season Two officially kicks off on October 21, introducing the Eastern Skyrim zone and new solo dungeon variants for March of Sacrifices and Moon Hunter Keep. Players can also progress through the new Tamriel Tome for seasonal rewards.

Seasonal Events

The Witches Festival returns on October 21, offering bonus rewards including Trade Bars and Plunder Skulls for hunting monsters across Tamriel.

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