Difference between revisions of "The Elder Scrolls Online"
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− | |metal support notes = MoltenVK. Added in 4.2.5 patch<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/441713/pc-mac-patch-notes-v4-2-5|title=PC/Mac Patch Notes v4.2.5 — Elder Scrolls Online|date=2019-05-21|snippet=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}}</ref> | + | |metal support notes = [[Wikipedia:MoltenVK|MoltenVK]]. Added in 4.2.5 patch<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/441713/pc-mac-patch-notes-v4-2-5|title=PC/Mac Patch Notes v4.2.5 — Elder Scrolls Online|date=2019-05-21|snippet=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}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:51, 21 May 2019
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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ZeniMax Online Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 4, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | April 4, 2014 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- No longer requires a monthly subscription fee to play.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Bethesda.net | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Digital Collector's Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require an Elder Scrolls Online account.
- 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 ugrade from a standard edition to the Imperial Edition in the Ingame-Shop.
- 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]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Clockwork City | ||
Dark Brotherhood | Included in The Elder Scrolls Online: Collection bundle. | |
Dragon Bones | ||
Elsweyr | ||
Horns of the Reach | ||
Morrowind | Included in new purchases. | |
Imperial City | Included in The Elder Scrolls Online: Collection bundle. | |
Murkmire | ||
Orsinium | Included in The Elder Scrolls Online: Collection bundle. | |
Shadows of the Hist | ||
Summerset | Included in The Elder Scrolls Online: Collection bundle. | |
Thieves Guild | Included in The Elder Scrolls Online: Collection bundle. | |
Wolfhunter | ||
Wrathstone |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Edit UserSettings.txt[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Elder Scrolls Online\live\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/live/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/306130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Saves progress through Bethesda. |
Video settings
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Edit UserSettings.txt[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Change minimum frametime[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by users site «ElderScrolls.Net», download RuESO. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
- No cross-platform play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players.[5]
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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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 | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: The Elder Scrolls Online - 3D Vision Fix. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | Direct3D 12 support is planned for a future update.[6] |
Metal support | MoltenVK. Added in 4.2.5 patch[7] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
- Direct3D 9 support was removed in 2.3.5 patch[8]
- OpenGL support was removed
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.100k |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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 system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.9 | |
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 |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (306130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ Twitter / TESOnline: .@K95David #ESO's megaserver technology will allow PC/Mac players to play together. Xbox One & PS4 players will have distinct megaservers.
- ↑ ESO Live - Ask Us Anything! - Page 101 - Elder Scrolls Online
- ↑ 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."