ESO Season Two adds Skyrim content to the base game

The Elder Scrolls Online has launched Season Two: Echoes of Skyrim. The season is available on PC/Mac, Xbox, and PlayStation from October 21 through January 27, 2027. Its main additions focus on Skyrim content, solo-friendly dungeon challenges, seasonal reward tracks, and a set of player-experience changes planned for later in the season.

According to the announcement, the new gameplay additions are free for ESO players, with the exception of the Premium Tamriel Tome. Several previously separate releases are being folded into the base game, while more content and events will roll out on a schedule rather than arriving all at once.

Base-game additions, solo dungeons, and the schedule ahead

The Greymoor Chapter is now included with the ESO base game. That brings in its zone and story, the Antiquities system, and the 12-player Kyne’s Aegis Trial. The Wolfhunter DLC has also moved into the base game.

Two dungeons, March of Sacrifices and Moon Hunter Keep, now have solo versions. Players can choose from variable difficulty options and pursue new rewards in those solo formats. Their original four-player versions are available as well through the newly included Wolfhunter content.

The next base-game addition is the Markarth DLC, scheduled for November 9. It completes the Dark Heart of Skyrim storyline. The season will also feature a Skyrim-themed Golden Pursuits campaign in November and a Nowhere Vault-themed campaign in January. The Witches Festival is already live, while Whitestrake’s Mayhem is planned for November and the New Life Festival for December.

Season Two also introduces a fresh Tamriel Tome with free, Premium, and Premium + Bonuses paths. The announced reward selection includes the Maarselok Slayer Mammoth mount and the Azureblight Recall customized action. The Gold Coast Bazaar has refreshed its returning rewards, which require Trade Bars.

Update 52 is planned for January 19. Its listed changes include higher limits for selected home furnishings, additional Companion head and face customization, area-of-effect pulls and taunts, and a minimap UI option. A new PvP season is due to begin at the same time.

What this means if you are considering ESO

For a new or returning player, the season makes the base game broader without requiring a separate purchase for its gameplay features. Greymoor and Wolfhunter are already part of the base package, and Markarth will follow during the season. The new solo dungeon options may be particularly relevant if you prefer tackling dungeon content without forming a four-player group.

The Premium Tamriel Tome is still a paid option, so its extra reward path is something to consider separately from access to the season’s gameplay. PC players can check The Elder Scrolls Online (Steam Gift) for available purchase options; see the product page for the current price and terms.