Elder Scrolls Online Patch Notes History

Update 51LatestSeptember 28, 2026
Nowhere Vault and Rumors
- Nowhere Vault, a puzzle-focused challenge realm, and the Rumors system that points to hidden quests.
- Transmute Stations in Cyrodiil, achievement pinning and a customizable HUD on keyboard platforms.
- Season 2 with two solo dungeons is due October 21. Update 52 and the Crimson Veldt trial moved to 2027.
Sources (2)
- Gaming Ideology: ESO Update 51 patch notes
- Massively OP: Update 51 due September 28
Update 50 + Season OneJuly 8, 2026
Season One
- Season One started the Tamriel Tome with a free track and up to two premium tracks.
- New Thieves Guild questline at the Gold Coast Bazaar and a multi-part Sheogorath story.
Sources (1)
- MMOs.com: ESO kicks off its season model on July 8
Update 49March 10, 2026
Dragonknight refresh and free DLC
- Dragonknight class and Two Handed skill line reworked with new animations and effects.
- Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood became part of the base game for everyone.
- Announced Tamriel Tomes, a battle-pass style seasonal reward system with free and premium tiers.
Sources (1)
- Bethesda: ESO Update 49 now live
Update 48November 12, 2025
Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2
- Eastern Solstice, the second half of the Solstice zone, opened once each server finished the Battle for the Writhing Wall.
- Leaderboards (except Cyrodiil) became account-based with one entry per board, and class-specific leaderboards were removed.
- Added the Heart's Week event at the Belkarth festival grounds, which went live in February 2026.
Sources (1)
- Bethesda: Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2 and Update 48 available now

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What is the latest Elder Scrolls Online patch?

The latest update we track is Update 51, Nowhere Vault and Rumors, released September 28, 2026. The full list is on this page, newest first, and we re-check it regularly.

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It covers the major updates from November 12, 2025 onward, 4 patches in total. Small hotfixes are left out unless they change trading or buying.

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