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All the latest The Elder Scrolls Online news for 2026: updates, patches, DLC, discounts and events. Fresh game news every day on VGTimes.
ZeniMax Online Studios leadership is leaving amid Microsoft's Xbox layoffs
ZeniMax Online Studios says Josh Henderson and Nick Giacomini will take over after a transition period, even as Joe Burba, Susan Kath, Rich Lambert, and Ala Diaz prepare to leave the studio. The changes come alongside Microsoft's Xbox layoffs announced on July 6, 2026, and affect the leadership of The Elder Scrolls Online.
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July 16, 2026
The Elder Scrolls Online Team Halved by Xbox Layoffs, Roadmaps and Development Plans in Flux
The Elder Scrolls Online has lost nearly half of its development team at ZeniMax Online Studios following a major wave of layoffs at Xbox. According to multiple staff and public posts, the cuts affected even long-serving veterans, with over 20 employees openly confirming their departures on social media — some after more than a decade at the studio.
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July 7, 2026
Leak Reveals Games Coming to the Cheapest Game Pass Tier — Is There Anything Worth Playing?
Following a series of leaks, new details have emerged about a potential Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition — and according to insider billbil-kun, it appears to be a rather unusual hybrid between cloud streaming access and a stripped-down Game Pass library.
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April 25, 2026
Cross-Play and Cross-Progression Will Arrive in The Elder Scrolls Online at the Same Time — But Not Before 2027
The developers of The Elder Scrolls Online have confirmed that cross-play and cross-progression will be implemented in the game simultaneously. This was announced by executive producer Susan Kath, who clarified that both features are currently in development, but their launch is not planned for 2026.
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January 20, 2026
The Elder Scrolls Online Is Undergoing Major Changes with the Introduction of the Tamriel Tome Battle Pass
ZeniMax Online Studios has announced one of the biggest updates in the history of The Elder Scrolls Online. More than a decade after its 2014 launch, the acclaimed MMO with millions of players worldwide is getting a new progression system — a battle pass known as the Tamriel Tome.
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January 8, 2026
Steam's Free Weekend: Elder Scrolls Online and More
Steam's kicked off a new free weekend! Three games are participating: Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark.
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August 8, 2025
NVIDIA Launches GeForce LAN Event with Gifts for Gamers in Fallout 76, Diablo 4, TES Online, and More
NVIDIA has kicked off a special GeForce LAN promotional event, offering gamers the chance to earn exciting rewards in various games. To participate, players must meet certain conditions.
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January 6, 2025
Microsoft Reveals November's Game Pass Additions
Microsoft has revealed its Game Pass lineup for the latter half of November, with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 already available to subscribers.
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November 20, 2024
Microsoft Shuts Down Studios Working on Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush
Microsoft has decided to close four Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. This was reported by Jason Schreier and IGN.
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May 7, 2024