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How to get Trade Bars in Elder Scrolls Online (ESO)
This guide explains how to obtain and use Trade Bars, a limited-time event currency in The Elder Scrolls Online. Trade Bars are primarily earned by completing daily quests during in-game events like the Jester's Festival and can be spent on various items in the Crown Store's Gold Coast Bazaar or at the Impresario vendor.
The Stream Team: Companion capers in Elder Scrolls Online
This article serves as a guide for The Elder Scrolls Online, focusing on companion quests. The author, MJ, will embark on companion capers, specifically helping Bastion with a quest regarding his brother. The stream is scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Elder Scrolls Online details Update 50’s werewolf changes, class mastery passives, and overworld challenge features
ZeniMax Online Studios detailed upcoming changes for The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 50, including a significant overhaul of the werewolf system with updated models and abilities. The update will also introduce class mastery passive updates, allowing players to select two passives per class without skill points, and will expand the overland challenge difficulty feature to affect more of the game's content.
How to solve the Halssius Conflux statue puzzle in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to solve the Halssius Conflux statue puzzle located in the Serkis Estate of Crimson Desert. Players must manipulate a rotatable grid to match symbols on statues with those on the floor, using a stab attack on a central post to move and lock the grid into place.
Elder Scrolls Online’s Jester’s Festival next week will be the first under the new trade bars system
The Elder Scrolls Online's Jester's Festival in-game event will begin on March 25 and run until April 2, 2026, offering increased XP gains and rewards. This year's event is the first to feature the new trade bars system and Gold Coast Bazaar, allowing players to earn trade bars for daily quest completions.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Has Made Todd Howard More Conscious of What He Announces: 'Just Pretend We Didn't Announce It' - IGN
Bethesda director Todd Howard expressed a desire to announce games closer to their release, stating he wishes players would 'pretend we didn't announce' The Elder Scrolls 6. He discussed the challenges of balancing fan expectations with development timelines, noting that while early announcements can inform audiences, it's not his preferred method. The article also touches on the long wait for The Elder Scrolls 6, comparing it to previous Bethesda titles.
Elder Scrolls Online recaps Dragonknight refresh as Update 49 generates some positive buzz
The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 49 has been met with positive reception, particularly the Dragonknight class refresh. ZeniMax Online Studios addressed player feedback regarding ability changes and class balance, confirming the champion system will not be adjusted. While some players expressed minor complaints, the overall sentiment is pleased, with a notable increase in concurrent players on Steam.
Visions of Mana and More Reviews, Reynatis Preview, Age of Mythology Retold Steam Deck Impressions, News, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly features impressions and reviews for several games including Visions of Mana, Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bloons Card Storm, and Age of Mythology: Retold. The article also covers previews for Reynatis and Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, alongside news on upcoming releases, DLC, and Steam Deck Verified/Playable updates.
MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls Online
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
Massively Overthinking: What’s the most important takeaway from the last MMORPG you quit?
The Massively OP staff discusses their experiences quitting MMORPGs, exploring reasons ranging from developer decisions and corporate agendas to limited time and a loss of personal connection. Key takeaways often involve understanding what makes a game truly engaging beyond its mechanics, with many highlighting the importance of community and shared experiences over gameplay alone.
PSA: The Elder Scrolls Online is giving tons of free stuff to players through May 12
The Elder Scrolls Online is offering players a free bundle of in-game items through May 12th by using the code "U49GIFT". The bundle includes gold, research scrolls, XP scrolls, outfit tokens, transmute crystals, and riding lesson books. This promotion coincides with the launch of Update 49.
Arc Raiders' devs didn't expect such a passionate PvE-only crowd
Embark production director Caio Braga discussed how Arc Raiders players have shown a more cooperative PvE-focused behavior than anticipated, contrasting with internal playtests that leaned towards more violent player interactions. The developers noted the surprise of this 'friendly lobby' phenomenon within the extraction genre, where players often prefer to team up against AI enemies.
Bethesda Boss Todd Howard Will 'Stay the Course on Starfield,' Says Veteran Composer, Who Also Believes 'People Were Just Not Ready For It' at Launch - IGN
Bethesda boss Todd Howard is committed to the long-term vision for Starfield, with composer Inon Zur believing the game was ahead of its time at launch. Zur expressed confidence that Howard will "stay the course" and that Starfield will eventually become "legendary." Bethesda is continuing to develop new content for the game, with plans to improve space gameplay and potentially release a PlayStation 5 version.
Evening Patches
The Elder Scrolls Online has received a major update introducing a new boss, a new biome, and a permanent price drop. Additionally, For Honor is preparing for its Year 10 Season 1, with The Elder Scrolls Online also offering a free bundle for players.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gear Up for the Adventures to Come with This Free Bundle
The Elder Scrolls Online is offering a free bundle to players, as announced on Xbox Wire. This promotion aims to encourage engagement with the MMORPG and its upcoming adventures.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 557: Adrift in a sea of MMOs
The Massively OP Podcast episode 557 covers recent MMORPG news including World of Warcraft: Midnight's launch, AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity's successful Kickstarter, and updates for The Lord of the Rings Online and The Elder Scrolls Online. Hosts Bree and Justin also briefly mention Fallout 76's Backwoods update.
Where to find the terminals and tagged containers to complete Protect/Destroy 4 in Marathon
This guide details how to complete the Protect/Destroy 4 quest in Marathon's Outpost map. It provides step-by-step instructions for finding terminals and scanning tagged containers in Processing, Airfield, and Flight Control. Players must also ensure they extract alive to successfully complete the objective.
As the Marathon player count discourse reaches peak stupidity, Warframe and Overwatch devs speak up in solidarity: 'This is big unemployed, maidenless behavior'
Developers from Warframe and Overwatch have spoken out against the intense scrutiny of Marathon's player count on Steam, calling it "unemployed, maidenless behavior." Rebecca Ford of Warframe highlighted the increased competition in the market since the game's launch, while Dylan Snyder of Overwatch pointed out the limitations of using SteamDB for player count analysis. The discussion touches on the challenges faced by new live service games in a crowded market.
The Stream Team: Starting Elder Scrolls Online’s preseason U49
The Elder Scrolls Online's preseason for Update 49 has begun, introducing quality-of-life improvements such as higher decoration limits, hideable gear, and cheaper storage. The article highlights MJ's stream covering these changes and other upcoming game streams.
Elder Scrolls Online’s U49 update arrives today with QOL and the Dragonknight revamp
The Elder Scrolls Online has launched Update 49, introducing a revamp for the Dragonknight class and numerous quality-of-life improvements such as higher decoration limits and easier respecs. This update also marks a shift in the game's monetization towards a seasonal model, with past DLC merging into the base game.