ZeniMax Online Studios today announced that Elder Scrolls Online is available to play free of charge across all platforms from August 5 through August 12, coinciding with the QuakeCon 2025 festivities. New players and returning adventurers can experience the full base game during this limited-time Free Play Event.

August 2025 Roadmap & Content Highlight

Set to launch on August 18 for PC/Mac, followed by a September 3 release for console platforms, Update 47 introduces several longstanding fan-requested improvements including:

• Mounts that can now swim

• Stackable survey reports

• Pull‑back of quest dialogue for replays

• Improved sensitivity settings for controls

• New Vision Reroll options in the Infinite Archive system

Feast of Shadows Dungeon Pack (Premium Content)

Launching alongside Update 47, the Feast of Shadows DLC delivers two challenging new dungeons:

Naj‑Caldeesh, a Daedric horror‑infused stronghold. Black Glen Foundry, a corrupted industrial locale Available via the 2025 Content Pass, Premium Edition, or an ESO Plus subscription. Both Normal and Veteran modes are supported, with optional Hard‑Mode challenges for seasoned players.

Community & Event Activities

Whitestrake’s Mayhem PvP event continues until August 6, featuring double Alliance Points, Event Tickets, and unique armor styles and collectibles

Golden Pursuits: A Bit of Crafty Business, launching on August 7, encourages crafting milestones and rewards with items such as attunable crafting stations

QuakeCon 2025 programming includes charity livestreams    August 8, Twitch drop pets like the Blueblood Frog Hound Pup, giveaways, community panels, and special in‑game rewards tied to ESO’s festival presence.

2025 Content Pass & Premium Edition Overview

ZeniMax reiterates that the 2025 Content Pass and Premium Edition, available since April 10, 2025, bundle this year’s major releases:

• Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 (launched June 2 on PC/Mac; June 18 on consoles)

• Base game dungeon packs (Fallen Banners, Feast of Shadows)

• The Solstice zone event “Writhing Wall,” plus exclusive collectibles (mount, pet, memento).

Players purchasing the pass before the Update 46 launch receive bonus items and emotes, and ownership remains permanent after purchase