So goes the MMORPG ESO 2022 – a traditional “Elder Scrolls” intrigue

Matt Firor, Director at ZeniMax Online, looks back in a letter to the community on The Elder Scrolls Online in 2021 and gives a little outlook on 2022. Political intrigue and one of the playable races should be the focus there. There should also be a refresh of the data center.

How did 2021 go for ESO? 2021 was a difficult year for the MMORPG, Firor admits. One reason for this is the corona pandemic, which is said to have taken its toll on employees.

The director also stated that the lack of computer hardware has delayed ESO’s hardware rejuvenation. That was actually a firm plan for 2021. Nevertheless, the launch of Blackwood went better than Greymoor did in 2020. At that time there were many technical problems and server crashes.

Firor is also satisfied with the general output of content. He emphasizes in the letter that “millions of new players” will have found their way to ESO again in 2021. As a highlight, the director highlighted the new companions, which are particularly useful for newcomers.

We have summarized here what exactly has changed at ESO in 2021 and how the players see the year:

In 2022, the focus should not be on “the end of the world”, but rather on a playable people

What does Firor reveal about 2022? In the new year, the developers want to distance themselves from stories like “The End of the World”. This is what the base game revolved around with the Daedra Molag Bal and, most recently, Blackwood with the fight against Mehrunes Dagon.

Instead, they want to focus on a traditional “Elder Scrolls” intrigue. For example, fans highlight the story of Wrothgar, which got by without such a large scenario.

2022 should be about politics and rivalry between the factions. The focus should be on one of the playable races of ESO that has not yet been culturally and historically examined in detail. Players suspect that this is about Redguards who have received too little attention so far and at the same time still offer space for new areas in their region.

As usual, there should be quarterly updates. So fans can count on 3 DLCs and a big expansion in the summer again.

In addition, work on the hardware and performance of the MMORPG will continue in 2022. Here, however, Firor points out that the team is dependent on the current hardware market.

When will we find out more about the content of 2022? There will be a traditional unveiling event in January. The overarching history for the entire year and the rough structure of the expansion in the summer are then presented there.

Until then, however, you are welcome to speculate: What can we expect in ESO in 2022? What areas would you like to visit and what should be the big feature of the expansion? Feel free to write it in the comments.

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