The Elder Scrolls
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| 2025 |
Skyrim modding
Skyblivion, a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in the Skyrim engine by The Elder Scrolls Renewal Project, is planned for release.
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| April 22 2025 | The Oblivion Remaster was released on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Steam, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. |
| April 22 2025 | A remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is revealed and released. |
| April 21 2025 | Bethesda releases a promotional image on X announcing a livestream for the next day, confirming the earlier leaks about the Oblivion Remaster. |
| April 15 2025 | Game images, promotional art, and materials for Oblivion were leaked from Virtuos' websites through an accessible WordPress file repository. |
| 2024 | The game generates over $2 billion in revenue. |
| December 2024 | ZeniMax Online Studios announces a major shift to a seasonal content model, moving away from traditional annual chapter releases starting in 2025. |
| June 18 2024 | Gold Road DLC was released for Console platforms. |
| June 3 2024 | Gold Road DLC was released for PC and Mac platforms. |
| March 26 2024 | Released Scions of Ithelia DLC for Xbox and PlayStation consoles, featuring the new dungeon pack with Oathsworn Pit and Bedlam Veil. |
| March 25 2024 | Bethesda Game Studios celebrates The Elder Scrolls 30th anniversary, confirming the game is still in development with early builds being played. |
| March 11 2024 | Released Scions of Ithelia DLC for PC and MacOS, which includes two new dungeons: Oathsworn Pit and Bedlam Veil. |
| January 18 2024 | ZeniMax Online Studios announced the Gold Road DLC, which is part of the Shadow Over Morrowind multi-year story arc for The Elder Scrolls Online. |
| 2023 | ZeniMax's presentation was released as part of the FTC v. Microsoft case, revealing the potential remaster. |
| 2023 | The Elder Scrolls Online was nominated for Evolving Game at the 19th British Academy Games Awards, recognizing its ongoing development and improvements. |
| 2023 | The Infinite Archive (initially called Endless Archive) was released as the fortieth major update patch, introducing a two-person PvE arena. |
| December 2023 |
Skyrim modding
Bethesda replaced Creation Club with Creations, a new platform that offered both paid and free mods for Skyrim.
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| December 31 2023 |
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The Daggerfall Unity project was officially declared complete.
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| August 2023 | Todd Howard describes the intent for The Elder Scrolls VI as creating 'the ultimate fantasy-world simulator', and the game enters active production after Starfield's development is completed. |
| June 2023 | Phil Spencer confirmed at an FTC hearing that The Elder Scrolls VI is estimated to be 'five plus years away' from launch, with platform details still undecided. |
| June 20 2023 | Necrom DLC was scheduled for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One gaming consoles. |
| June 5 2023 | Necrom DLC was released for Windows and macOS platforms. |
| March 13 2023 | Released the Scribes of Fate DLC, which includes two new group dungeons: Scrivener's Hall and Bal Sunnar. This DLC is the first part of the Shadow Over Morrowind story arc. |
| January 25 2023 | Necrom DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online was officially announced, introducing a new chapter to the game. |
| November 1 2022 | Firesong DLC released, introducing new gameplay areas in Galen and expanding the game's exploration of the Systres archipelago. |
| September 6 2022 | Released Lost Depths dungeon pack DLC for console platforms, expanding the game with two new group dungeons. |
| August 22 2022 | Released Lost Depths dungeon pack DLC for PC, featuring two new group dungeons: Earthen Root Enclave and Graven Deep. |
| June 21 2022 | High Isle expansion released for console platforms, expanding the game's availability to console players. |
| June 15 2022 |
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Daggerfall Unity was published to GOG.com with pre-installed mods.
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| June 6 2022 | High Isle expansion released for PC and Mac, featuring two new playable zones (High Isle and Amenos), a new card-based minigame called Tales of Tribute, a new trial named Dreadsail Reef, and two new companion characters. |
| March 14 2022 | Released Ascending Tide DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online, introducing two new group dungeons (Coral Aerie and Shipwright's Regret) as the first part of the Legacy of the Bretons year-long adventure, available for Windows and MacOS platforms. |
| January 27 2022 | High Isle expansion was officially announced, introducing a new region in the Systres archipelago west of Tamriel, focusing on alliance negotiations and a storyline involving the Ascendant Order. |
| 2021 | Todd Howard confirms The Elder Scrolls VI is in the design phase, anticipating it will arrive 15-17 years after Skyrim. |
| 2021 |
Skyrim modding
Nexus Mods implemented a policy preventing mod creators from removing older mods after a 30-day grace period, which caused substantial controversy. This led to modders like Arthmoor (creator of prominent mods such as Live Another Life and Open Cities Skyrim) leaving the platform and moving to alternative sites like AFK Mods, arguing for creators' rights to control their content.
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| 2021 |
Skyrim modding
The Forgotten City was released as a standalone game for PC and Nintendo Switch, rebuilt using the Unreal Engine and transformed from its original Skyrim mod format.
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| November 2021 |
Skyrim modding
Skyrim Anniversary Edition was released, bundling all 48 previously released Creation Club items and introducing 26 new Creation Club items.
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| November 1 2021 | Released the Deadlands zone update, which concluded the Gates of Oblivion storyline, introducing players to a new explorable zone representing the Daedric realm of Oblivion. |
| August 23 2021 | Released Waking Flame DLC, which includes two new dungeons - Red Petal Bastion and The Dread Cellar, continuing the Gates of Oblivion storyline following the Blackwood Chapter. |
| June 2021 | The Elder Scrolls Online is released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, supporting next-generation gaming platforms. |
| June 8 2021 | Blackwood expansion released for console platforms, expanding the game's content with new gameplay features and storylines. |
| June 1 2021 | Blackwood expansion released for PC, introducing a new explorable zone, the Companions system, and the Rockgrove trial. |
| March 2021 | Microsoft completes acquisition of ZeniMax Media, bringing Bethesda Game Studios under Xbox Game Studios. |
| March 2021 | Update 29 was released, significantly redesigning the Champion Points system by expanding the cap from 810 to 3,600 and making numerous changes to equipment and skills. |
| March 16 2021 | Flames of Ambition DLC released for Xbox One and PS4, completing the multi-platform launch of the content. |
| March 8 2021 | Flames of Ambition DLC released for Windows, MacOS, and Stadia, introducing two new dungeons: Black Drake Villa and The Cauldron. This DLC marks the beginning of The Gates of Oblivion storyline. |
| January 26 2021 | The Blackwood expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online was announced, featuring a storyline centered on Mehrunes Dagon's plans in an area spanning Cyrodiil and Black Marsh. |
| 2020 | An internal ZeniMax presentation indicated plans for an 'Oblivion Remaster' targeted for release in the 2022 fiscal year. |
| 2020 | The game reaches over 15 million units sold. |
| November 10 2020 | Markarth DLC released for Xbox One and PS4, completing the game's platform rollout for the update. |
| November 2 2020 | Markarth DLC released for Windows, MacOS, and Stadia, concluding the Dark Heart of Skyrim storyline and introducing The Reach zone with a new solo arena and item collection system. |
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