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October 21, 2019

The Elder Scrolls Online

MMORPG Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Fantasy

Summary

For fans of expansive Fantasy games and systems driven MMORPGs, The Elder Scrolls Online constructs a flexible sandbox for strategy and expression. Developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, this Action RPG and Adventure MMO launched on April 4, 2014 and continues to iterate on PC and PlayStation 5. Its Alliance War lays out a continent sized PvPvE theater where players craft siege plans, design defensive choke points, and coordinate guild logistics to capture and hold keeps. Class toolkits and skill morphs encourage buildcraft, while Vampire and Werewolf lines add literal transformation tactics. Housing enables meticulous home and workshop design, and robust crafting lets artisans specialize and supply war efforts. The ever expanding narrative arcs stitch new zones into a coherent whole, supporting long term planning and optimization. Frequently featured among top MMORPG games 2024 lists and MMORPG reviews, ESO remains a strong pick for guild building guides and MMORPG strategy guides.

Developers

Zenimax Media
Zenimax Online Studios

Publishers

Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Softworks

Genres

MMORPG
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
Fantasy
Adventure
Action
RPG

Platforms

Pc
Google Stadia
Mac
Macintosh
Xbox One
Xbox Series Xs
Pc Microsoft Windows
Playstation 5
Windows
Macos
Playstation 4

Release Date

October 21, 2019

Metacritic Score

71

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