Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk Is Now Live
Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk launches with a major Dragonknight and Two Handed refresh, the new Tamriel Tome reward system, and free in-UI skill respecs.
Key Changes
- 1Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk launch (April 2 - July 8)
- 2New Tamriel Tomes seasonal reward system
- 3Major Dragonknight and Two Handed skill line refreshes
- 4New Challenge Difficulty system for overland content (June 8)
- 5Night Market PvE event zone in Fargrave (April 29)
- 6New PvP Veterancy progression system (June 8)
- 7Class Mastery passive abilities (5 per class, June 8)
- 8Werewolf skill line refresh with unique female model (June 8)
- 9Free in-UI skill respecs added
- 10New Guild Mail system and expanded Transmute Station locations
All Changes
⚔️Classes & Combat(4)
- changeDragonknight: Major rework of abilities, animations, VFX, and audio for the Dragonknight class.
- changeTwo Handed: Comprehensive refresh of abilities, animations, VFX, and audio for the Two Handed skill line.
- newClass Mastery: Introduction of 5 new passive abilities per class for 'pure' characters, with 2 active at any one time (Arriving June 8).
- changeWerewolf: Refresh of abilities, animations, VFX, and audio, including a unique model for female characters (Arriving June 8).
🎁Reward Systems(3)
- newTamriel Tomes: New seasonal progression system where players complete challenges to earn Tome Points for rewards.
- newGold Coast Bazaar: New in-game store using Trade Bars to unlock returning collectibles and seasonal items.
- newPvP Veterancy: New progression system for Battlegrounds, Alliance War, and Imperial City with unique armor and weapon styles (Arriving June 8).
🎮Gameplay Features(2)
- newChallenge Difficulty: New system allowing players to tailor the difficulty of overland and quest content for better rewards (Arriving June 8).
- newNight Market: Challenging new PvE zone in Fargrave featuring three factions and unique rewards (Available April 29–June 17).
🛠️Quality of Life(5)
- newUpdate 49: Added free in-UI skill respecs for all players.
- newUpdate 49: Added a new selection of mounts purchasable with gold.
- newUpdate 50: Implementation of a new guild mail system (Arriving June 8).
- changeUpdate 50: Transmute stations added to a host of major crafting hubs (Arriving June 8).
- newUpdate 50: New Golden Pursuits campaigns specifically for players under level 20 (Arriving June 8).
Summary
Season Zero Launch
The Elder Scrolls Online enters a new era with Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk, running from April 2 to July 8, 2026. This update introduces a seasonal structure where all gameplay features and improvements are free for all players. The launch includes the first Tamriel Tome, a new reward track system, alongside significant class reworks and quality-of-life improvements.
Combat and Class Refreshes
Dragonknights and Two Handed weapon users receive a comprehensive refresh including reworked abilities, animations, and audio. Later in the season, Update 50 will bring a similar refresh to the Werewolf skill line, including a unique female model, and introduce Class Mastery passives to further specialize characters.
New Systems and Content
Major upcoming features include the Night Market PvE event zone in Fargrave, a highly requested Challenge Difficulty system for overland content, and a new PvP Veterancy progression system for Battlegrounds and Alliance War.