The Elder Scrolls Online has maintained its success since its 2014 release, thanks to the consistent expansions, drawing from the rich and expansive world of Tamriel.
Recently, fans were thrilled to learn about the latest upcoming DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online, the brand-new chapter, Gold Road. While more details are expected to be revealed soon, there is already a wealth of confirmed features for Gold Road that will excite any fans of the franchise.
New Story Elements and Game Mechanics in The Elder Scrolls Online's Gold Road
The main story of ESO's Gold Road will be preceded by a smaller-scale DLC pack called Scions of Ethella, set for a March release, featuring two new 4-player dungeons named Oathsworn Pit and Bedlam Veil, laying the first narrative threads of a wider story that Gold Road will delve into in more detail.
Gold Road is scheduled to launch on June 3 for PC and June 18 for consoles, with its narrative centering on the return of a forgotten Daedric Prince known as Ithelia. Also referred to as the Forgotten Prince, the introduction of a brand-new Daedric Prince is a reflection of Gold Road's ambition, with her ability to alter reality itself having significant implications for Tamriel's future. Ithelia's return has already begun to alter the landscape of Tamriel in ESO's Gold Road expansion, fueling tensions between factions that players will be at the heart of throughout the DLC.
Gold Road will feature new areas, primarily the region of West Weald, including locations from Cyrodiil, Gold Road, and Valenwood. Bethesda has emphasized the connections some of these areas will have with past mainline The Elder Scrolls games, particularly Oblivion. The city of Skingrad seems to be a primary location of Gold Road, being one of the most prominent cities in 2006's Oblivion.
Exciting New Game Mechanics in ESO's Gold Road
A new game mechanic called Scribing is a prominent feature in Gold Road, fundamentally changing how magic can be utilized in-game. Scribing aims to empower players in customizing their magical abilities and roleplaying perspectives, introducing new skills known as Grimoires. Along with base features, Grimoires offer three levels of further customization, allowing three unique functions for a specific ability based on the player's discretion and the situation they find themselves in.
This intriguing new mechanic will be a core part of Gold Road's gameplay, as fans contemplate how to specialize certain abilities for the upcoming experience. With a compelling narrative and new locations releasing with the expansion, The Elder Scrolls Online's Gold Road offers deeply exciting features that players should not miss.