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The Elder Scrolls Online is now Steam Deck Verified after 2 years of tweaking
The Elder Scrolls Online has officially achieved Steam Deck Verified status, meaning it should now run optimally on Valve's handheld PC without requiring user tweaks. This verification comes after two years of development by Zenimax Online to address issues like the mandatory external launcher and default mouse and keyboard controls.
"Our business today is not healthy": Xbox exec says plan for exclusive games is "not ready" but…
Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball stated that the company's current business is "not healthy" and a new plan for exclusive games is being developed under new CEO Asha Sharma. While some games like Gears of War: E-Day will be console exclusives, live-service titles will remain multi-platform, with a clearer strategy to be communicated to players soon.
XBOX CEO Wants to Make It the “Number One Gaming and Entertainment Company” by 2030
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma aims to make the company the leading gaming and entertainment entity by 2030, emphasizing industry leadership over profit margins. She highlighted significant investments in acquisitions like Activision Blizzard and Zenimax, and ongoing platform development as key to achieving this goal. Sharma also noted the substantial revenue generated by franchises such as Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and World of Warcraft.
Elder Scrolls Online director says his cancelled MMO was a "missed opportunity" for Bethesda and Xbox, but "a giant successful video game" isn't enough for Microsoft's higher-ups
Elder Scrolls Online director Matt Firor described his cancelled MMO, Project Blackbird, as a "missed opportunity" for Bethesda and Xbox, but understood Microsoft's decision to cancel it due to its large investment risk. Firor explained that while the game was in development for seven years, it wasn't in full production for that entire duration, and the cancellation was a business decision driven by the need for reliable, forecastable revenue streams.
Former ESO boss Matt Firor talks about the death of unrealised MMO Project Blackbird: 'Microsoft is Microsoft'
Former Elder Scrolls Online director Matt Firor discussed the cancellation of Project Blackbird, an unreleased MMO from Zenimax Online Studios. Firor expressed disappointment, calling it a missed opportunity for all involved, and reflected on how Microsoft's business priorities led to the project's demise.
Elder Scrolls Online director still secretly plays the MMO, even after he left the studio when Microsoft killed his dream game: "I'm in guilds, and they don't know who I am"
Matt Firor, the former director of The Elder Scrolls Online and founder of Zenimax Online, continues to play the MMO secretly even after leaving the studio due to Microsoft's cancellation of his dream game, Project Blackbird. Firor finds enjoyment in experiencing ESO as a player, occasionally communicating with current developers about bugs and upcoming content he helped plan.
Most MMOs have so many expansions, it's hard to keep track of them all—can you tell our clever fakes from the…
This article presents a quiz designed to test players' knowledge of massively multiplayer online (MMO) game expansions. It challenges readers to distinguish between real and fake expansion names for popular titles like World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy 14, and Guild Wars 2.
How to get the Thorn’s Bite Withersteed mount in ESO
This guide explains how to obtain the Thorn's Bite Withersteed mount in The Elder Scrolls Online, which was an event drop during the 2026 Jester's Festival. The mount's components, such as the Blooming Saddle and Gilded Stirrups, are acquired through event boxes or purchased from the Impresario using Trade Bars during specific in-game events like the Anniversary Jubilee and Zeal of Zenithar.
Is a blizzardy Skyrim return persuading me to retry Elder Scrolls Online? Not really, but naval combat and underwater exploration might
Zenimax has revealed upcoming content for The Elder Scrolls Online, including naval combat and underwater exploration planned for 2026. New Thieves Guild and Sheogorath-themed quests are set to arrive in summer 2025, following a 'season zero' event in April. The developer also teased a return to a blizzardy Skyrim-like zone for early 2027.
The Elder Scrolls Online 2026 Seasons Direct - All The Big Reveals!
Zenimax Online Studios and Bethesda Softworks revealed upcoming content for The Elder Scrolls Online during their 2026 Seasons Direct. Season Zero, launching April 2, introduces the limited-time zone "The Night Market" in Fargrave and optional overland difficulty scaling on June 8. Future content includes new story arcs, experimental features like naval combat and underwater exploration in 2026, and a return to Skyrim in 2027 with new regions and dynamic weather.
The Elder Scrolls Online is coming to PC Game Pass in June, and it's free right now with PlayStation Plus
The Elder Scrolls Online is launching on PC Game Pass on June 2 and is available for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 until April 6. The MMORPG will also be playable via Xbox Play Anywhere. Future content updates include a return to Skyrim in 2027 with new zones and dynamic weather effects.
The Elder Scrolls Online is coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, and it's free right now with PlayStation Plus
The Elder Scrolls Online is coming to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere on June 2, 2024, making it available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC. Additionally, the base game and all major chapters are currently free for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 until April 6. Future content updates include a return to Skyrim in 2027 with new gameplay mechanics like dynamic blizzards.
When is Elder Scrolls Online (ESO)’s Update 50?
Zenimax Online Studios has announced that The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 50 is scheduled for a June 2026 release, following the usual three-month interval after Update 49. This update will introduce a Werewolf rework, Class Mastery passives, and various other improvements including universal Transmute Stations and a Guild Mail feature. Parts of the update will be available on the Public Test Server starting April 13.
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.
Bethesda veterans "wouldn't be surprised" if Fallout 5 went to another company, because the devs "have their hands full" with The Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda veterans suggest that Fallout 5 might be developed by an external studio due to the company's focus on The Elder Scrolls 6. Developers like Jonah Lobe and Bruce Nesmith believe outsourcing is a possibility, especially to capitalize on the synergy with the popular Amazon Fallout show.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
Report: The Wolf Among Us Current-Gen Port Is in the Works
A report suggests that a current-generation port of The Wolf Among Us is in development. Additionally, rumors indicate a Fallout 3 remaster is being worked on by an external studio, with potential releases for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X.
