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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|HeroEngine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 4, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 4, 2014}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-elder-scrolls-online|70}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-elder-scrolls-online|70}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Loot box}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Loot box}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Elder Scrolls}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Elder Scrolls}} | ||
|steam appid = 306130 | |steam appid = 306130 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = 526150, 582880, 799520, 925100, 1205430 | + | |steam appid side = 526150, 582880, 799520, 925100, 1205430, 2662630 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|official site= https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/ | |official site= https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 17596 | ||
| + | |lutris = the-elder-scrolls-online | ||
| + | |mobygames = 65271 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |||
|wikipedia = The Elder Scrolls Online | |wikipedia = The Elder Scrolls Online | ||
|winehq = 15787 | |winehq = 15787 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game no longer requires a monthly subscription fee to play.<ref>[https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/#en/answer/26337 Support | The Elder Scrolls Online]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| official | https://store.elderscrollsonline.com | Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| official | https://store.elderscrollsonline.com | Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-elder-scrolls-online | Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-elder-scrolls-online-morrowind | Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X }} | |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1036-4 | Account, Online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1036-5|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1036-4 | Account, Online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1036-5|Digital Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-elder-scrolls-online- | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-elder-scrolls-online-pc | Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-elder-scrolls-online- | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-elder-scrolls-online-high-isle | Account, Online | The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: High Isle edition| | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 306130 | Steam, Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 306130 | Steam, Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | ELOX1BPCDG01 | Bethesda.net, Account, Online | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} All versions require [https://account.elderscrollsonline.com The Elder Scrolls Online account] and {{DRM|offline=no}} | + | {{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.elderscrollsonline.com The Elder Scrolls Online account] and {{DRM|offline=no}}. |
| − | {{ii}} Product keys cannot be used to extend subscriptions or unlock additional bonuses on existing accounts. You also cannot purchase the Steam version and apply it to an existing account should you wish to gain access to the Steam feature (e.g.: Trading Cards), you'd need to create a new account. | + | {{ii}} Product keys cannot be used to extend subscriptions or unlock additional bonuses on existing accounts. You also cannot purchase the Steam version and apply it to an existing account should you wish to gain access to the Steam feature (e.g.: Trading Cards), you'd need to create a new account.<ref>[https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22370 Can I link my current ESO account with Steam? - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online]</ref> Game Time Cards are available for this purpose.<ref>[https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2354 Are there game time cards? Some of us don't have a credit card to pay with. - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online]</ref> |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' comes bundled with the base game and the Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood DLC packs. | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' comes bundled with the base game and the Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood DLC packs. | ||
| − | {{ii}} The '''Imperial Edition''' includes exclusive in-game content such as the ability to play as the Imperial race.<ref name="Store FAQ">[https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/storefaq The Elder Scrolls Online Store FAQ - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online]</ref> It's also possible to | + | {{ii}} The '''Imperial Edition''' includes exclusive in-game content such as the ability to play as the Imperial race.<ref name="Store FAQ">[https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/storefaq The Elder Scrolls Online Store FAQ - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online]</ref> It's also possible to upgrade from a standard edition to the Imperial Edition in the Ingame-Shop. |
| + | {{ii}} '''The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: High Isle''' includes the '''Summerset''', '''Elsweyr''', '''Greymoor''', '''Blackwood''' and '''High Isle''' expansion packs. | ||
{{ii}} Pre-orders included the Explorer's Pack which had exclusive content such as the ability to join any alliance with any race and special treasure maps alongside with a special pet. This pack is sold separately.<ref name="Store FAQ"/> | {{ii}} Pre-orders included the Explorer's Pack which had exclusive content such as the ability to join any alliance with any race and special treasure maps alongside with a special pet. This pack is sold separately.<ref name="Store FAQ"/> | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Clockwork City | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Clockwork City | | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Dragonhold | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Dragonhold | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Elsweyr | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Elsweyr | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Gold Road | Coming June 3, 2024. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Greymoor | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Greymoor | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| High Isle | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Horns of the Reach | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Horns of the Reach | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Morrowind | | + | {{DLC/row| Morrowind | Free for all players since April 6, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/61935|title=Morrowind DLC Now Free for All ESO Players - The Elder Scrolls Online|date=2022-04-13}}</ref> | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Imperial City | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Imperial City | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Murkmire | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Murkmire | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit UserSettings.txt|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/62599/guide-how-to-disable-intro-videos|title=Guide: How to Disable Intro videos — Elder Scrolls Online|date=2019-06-28}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit UserSettings.txt|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/62599/guide-how-to-disable-intro-videos|title=Guide: How to Disable Intro videos — Elder Scrolls Online|date=2019-06-28}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|UserSettings.txt}}. |
# Change the <code>SET SkipPregameVideos</code> value to <code>1</code>. | # Change the <code>SET SkipPregameVideos</code> value to <code>1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Elder Scrolls Online\live\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Elder Scrolls Online\live\}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/live/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = unknown |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Saves progress through Bethesda. |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Loading screens | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Loading screens are {{term|pillarboxed}}. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
| − | |fov notes = Slider allows values from 70° to 130°.<ref> | + | |fov notes = Slider allows values from 70° to 130°.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/106452/pts-patch-notes-v1-2-0#latest|title=Elder Scrolls Online Updated to 1.2.0, Adds New Dungeon, FOV Slider|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]], and (for RTX GPU users) [[DLSS]] and DLAA. Nvidia users can force a stronger version of FXAA with Nvidia inspector (remove the AA behavior flags). |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = Use [http://www.esoui.com/downloads/info82-SimpleCombatAlerts.html Simple Combat Alerts] for combat and [http://www.esoui.com/downloads/fileinfo.php?id=280 Thurisaz Color Blind] for item quality indicators. | |color blind notes = Use [http://www.esoui.com/downloads/info82-SimpleCombatAlerts.html Simple Combat Alerts] for combat and [http://www.esoui.com/downloads/fileinfo.php?id=280 Thurisaz Color Blind] for item quality indicators. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}}Update 8.0.4 High Isle brings support for [[FidelityFX Super Resolution]], 1.0, though it is better to not use it, and use TAA, as FSR is too blurry. | ||
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit UserSettings.txt|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit UserSettings.txt|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|UserSettings.txt}}. |
# Change the <code>SET MAX_ANISOTROPY</code> value to <code>1</code>. | # Change the <code>SET MAX_ANISOTROPY</code> value to <code>1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://www.esoui.com/downloads/info1482-VotansAdvancedSettings.html Votan's Advanced Settings] add-on's menu to change the framerate cap.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-09-28|comment=Add-on adds a new menu to options that allows the FPS cap to be changed via in-game menus}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change minimum frametime|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/173780/quick-dirty-guide-tech-explanation-how-to-limit-your-framerate-in-eso-for-g-sync-anything-else|title=[Quick & Dirty Guide/Tech Explanation] How to limit your framerate in ESO for G-Sync/anything else. — Elder Scrolls Online|date=2019-06-28}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change minimum frametime|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/173780/quick-dirty-guide-tech-explanation-how-to-limit-your-framerate-in-eso-for-g-sync-anything-else|title=[Quick & Dirty Guide/Tech Explanation] How to limit your framerate in ESO for G-Sync/anything else. — Elder Scrolls Online|date=2019-06-28}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | ||
| − | |button prompts notes = For | + | |button prompts notes = For additional button prompts, you can use [https://www.esoui.com/downloads/info3597-Customgamepadbuttonglyphs.html Custom Gamepad Button Glyphs] mod |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = Master, music, ambience, effects, footsteps, dialogue and interface. | |separate volume notes = Master, music, ambience, effects, footsteps, dialogue and interface. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output (Win/MAC)<ref>[https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8903 The Elder Scrolls Online Store FAQ - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online]</ref><ref>[https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9011 The Elder Scrolls Online Store FAQ - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online]</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [http://cervanteso.org.es/?q=descargas download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.esoui.com/downloads/info2256-EsoBR-TraduoPortugus-v2022.html download]. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |notes = A fan translation is also available, [http://cervanteso.org.es/?q=descargas download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} No cross-platform play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players.<ref> | + | {{ii}} No cross-platform play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/TESOnline/status/344568321548636160|title=Twitter / TESOnline: .@K95David #ESO's megaserver technology will allow PC/Mac players to play together. Xbox One & PS4 players will have distinct megaservers.|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-elder-scrolls-online-3d-vision-fix.html Helix Mod: The Elder Scrolls Online - 3D Vision Fix]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 11 | |direct3d versions = 11 | ||
| − | |direct3d notes = Direct3D 12 support is planned for a future update.<ref> | + | |direct3d notes = Direct3D 12 support is planned for a future update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/comment/2257436/#Comment_2257436|title=ESO Live - Ask Us Anything! - Page 101 - Elder Scrolls Online|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = 32-bit client was removed in 3.3.5 patch<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/394810/pc-mac-patch-notes-v3-3-5-dragon-bones-update-17|title=PC/Mac Patch Notes v3.3.5 (Dragon Bones & Update 17) — Elder Scrolls Online|date=2019-05-21|snippet=We are no longer supporting the 32-bit client due to there being significant memory limitations with a 32-bit client, in conjunction with having the minimum system requirement of 3GB RAM. If you’re running a 32-bit version of Windows, you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 64-bit Operating System to continue playing ESO.}}</ref> | |windows exe notes = 32-bit client was removed in 3.3.5 patch<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/394810/pc-mac-patch-notes-v3-3-5-dragon-bones-update-17|title=PC/Mac Patch Notes v3.3.5 (Dragon Bones & Update 17) — Elder Scrolls Online|date=2019-05-21|snippet=We are no longer supporting the 32-bit client due to there being significant memory limitations with a 32-bit client, in conjunction with having the minimum system requirement of 3GB RAM. If you’re running a 32-bit version of Windows, you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 64-bit Operating System to continue playing ESO.}}</ref> | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Improving | + | ===Improving texture pop-in=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/461334/andys-elder-scrolls-online-pc-tweak-guide|title=Andy's Elder Scrolls Online PC Tweak Guide|date=2019-03-09}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|UserSettings.txt}}. |
# Change the <code>SET MIP_LOAD_SKIP_LEVELS "0"</code> value to <code>SET MIP_LOAD_SKIP_LEVELS "-3"</code>. | # Change the <code>SET MIP_LOAD_SKIP_LEVELS "0"</code> value to <code>SET MIP_LOAD_SKIP_LEVELS "-3"</code>. | ||
| − | # This may cause reduced performance on lower end hardware. Under | + | # This may cause reduced performance on lower end hardware. Under 2 GB of VRAM, use <code> "-1"</code> instead of <code> "-3"</code> |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 04:21, 27 January 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
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| Developers | |
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| ZeniMax Online Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Bethesda Softworks | |
| Engines | |
| HeroEngine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 4, 2014 |
| macOS (OS X) | April 4, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 71 |
| OpenCritic | 70 |
| IGDB | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription |
| Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Loot box |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Persistent, Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | MMORPG, Open world |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | The Elder Scrolls |
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Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
The Elder Scrolls Online is a multiplayer first-person and third-person MMORPG and open world game in the The Elder Scrolls series.
The game no longer requires a monthly subscription fee to play.[1]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Official website | |
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| Epic Games Store | |
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| GamersGate | |
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Digital Collector's Edition also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: High Isle edition | |
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| Steam | |
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| Bethesda.net (unavailable) | |
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- All versions require a The Elder Scrolls Online account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- Product keys cannot be used to extend subscriptions or unlock additional bonuses on existing accounts. You also cannot purchase the Steam version and apply it to an existing account should you wish to gain access to the Steam feature (e.g.: Trading Cards), you'd need to create a new account.[2] Game Time Cards are available for this purpose.[3]
Version differences
- The Gold Edition comes bundled with the base game and the Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood DLC packs.
- The Imperial Edition includes exclusive in-game content such as the ability to play as the Imperial race.[4] It's also possible to upgrade from a standard edition to the Imperial Edition in the Ingame-Shop.
- The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: High Isle includes the Summerset, Elsweyr, Greymoor, Blackwood and High Isle expansion packs.
- Pre-orders included the Explorer's Pack which had exclusive content such as the ability to join any alliance with any race and special treasure maps alongside with a special pet. This pack is sold separately.[4]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
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| Clockwork City | |
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| Dark Brotherhood | |
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| Dragon Bones | |
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| Dragonhold | |
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| Elsweyr | |
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| Gold Road | Coming June 3, 2024. | |
| Greymoor | |
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| High Isle | |
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| Horns of the Reach | |
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| Morrowind | Free for all players since April 6, 2022.[5] | |
| Imperial City | |
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| Murkmire | |
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| Newcomer Pack | |
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| Orsinium | |
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| Scalebreaker | |
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| Shadows of the Hist | |
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| Summerset | |
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| Thieves Guild | |
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| Wolfhunter | |
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| Wrathstone | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Edit UserSettings.txt[6] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Elder Scrolls Online\live\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/live/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/306130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Steam Cloud | Saves progress through Bethesda. |
Video
Video settings
Camera settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Loading screens are pillarboxed. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Slider allows values from 70° to 130°.[7] | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, TAA, and (for RTX GPU users) DLSS and DLAA. Nvidia users can force a stronger version of FXAA with Nvidia inspector (remove the AA behavior flags). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 100 FPS by default, see High frame rate. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Color blind mode | Use Simple Combat Alerts for combat and Thurisaz Color Blind for item quality indicators. | ||
- Update 8.0.4 High Isle brings support for FidelityFX Super Resolution, 1.0, though it is better to not use it, and use TAA, as FSR is too blurry.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
| Edit UserSettings.txt[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
| Use the Votan's Advanced Settings add-on's menu to change the framerate cap.[8] |
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| Change minimum frametime[9] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Per-character keybindings, only Esc is reserved. | |
| Mouse acceleration | By default the game does not use mouse acceleration. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Orsinium Base-Game Patch | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | For additional button prompts, you can use Custom Gamepad Button Glyphs mod | |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, ambience, effects, footsteps, dialogue and interface. | |
| Surround sound | Up to 5.1 output (Win/MAC)[10][11] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Can be toggled on or off. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | A fan translation is also available, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
- No cross-platform play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players.[12]
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 24100-24131, 24500-24507, 49100-54000 |
| UDP | 24100-24131, 24500-24507, 49100-54000 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: The Elder Scrolls Online - 3D Vision Fix. | ||
| vorpX | G3D, Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | Direct3D 12 support is planned for a future update.[14] |
| Metal support | MoltenVK. Added in 4.2.5 patch[15] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 32-bit client was removed in 3.3.5 patch[13] | ||
| macOS (OS X) |
- Direct3D 9 support was removed in 2.3.5 patch[16]
- OpenGL support was removed from both Windows[17] and macOS[15] versions
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.100k |
Improving texture pop-in
| Modify configuration file[18] |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-540 AMD A6-3620 |
Intel Core i5-2300 AMD FX-4350 |
| System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 85 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 AMD Radeon HD 7850 2 GB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.13 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core i5 |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 85 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 OpenGL 4.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 640 AMD Radeon HD 5670 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/306130/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (306130) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Support | The Elder Scrolls Online
- ↑ Can I link my current ESO account with Steam? - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online
- ↑ Are there game time cards? Some of us don't have a credit card to pay with. - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Elder Scrolls Online Store FAQ - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online
- ↑ Morrowind DLC Now Free for All ESO Players - The Elder Scrolls Online - last accessed on 2022-04-13
- ↑ Guide: How to Disable Intro videos — Elder Scrolls Online - last accessed on 2019-06-28
- ↑ Elder Scrolls Online Updated to 1.2.0, Adds New Dungeon, FOV Slider - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2020-09-28
- Add-on adds a new menu to options that allows the FPS cap to be changed via in-game menus
- ↑ [Quick & Dirty Guide/Tech Explanation] How to limit your framerate in ESO for G-Sync/anything else. — Elder Scrolls Online - last accessed on 2019-06-28
- ↑ The Elder Scrolls Online Store FAQ - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online
- ↑ The Elder Scrolls Online Store FAQ - Support | The Elder Scrolls Online
- ↑ Twitter / TESOnline: .@K95David #ESO's megaserver technology will allow PC/Mac players to play together. Xbox One & PS4 players will have distinct megaservers. - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ PC/Mac Patch Notes v3.3.5 (Dragon Bones & Update 17) — Elder Scrolls Online - last accessed on 2019-05-21
- "We are no longer supporting the 32-bit client due to there being significant memory limitations with a 32-bit client, in conjunction with having the minimum system requirement of 3GB RAM. If you’re running a 32-bit version of Windows, you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 64-bit Operating System to continue playing ESO."
- ↑ ESO Live - Ask Us Anything! - Page 101 - Elder Scrolls Online - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 PC/Mac Patch Notes v4.2.5 — Elder Scrolls Online - last accessed on 2019-05-21
- "We have switched the Mac renderer from OpenGL to MoltenVK (Metal) to support the upcoming release of the upcoming MacOS Mojave. To support these changes, we will be updating the minimum spec for all Mac players in Update 20"
- ↑ PC/Mac Patch Notes v2.3.5 — Elder Scrolls Online - last accessed on 2019-05-21
- "We have upgraded the ESO graphics engine to be DirectX 11 specific. You will no longer be able to launch or run the DirectX 9 version of the game. We will no longer support graphics cards and operating systems that are not compatible with DirectX 11."
- ↑ PlaidWorld comments on [PC] Has OpenGL support been permanently removed from Windows? - last accessed on 2019-05-21
- ↑ Andy's Elder Scrolls Online PC Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2019-03-09
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