Today, the 2025 ESO Direct was hosted by ZeniMax Online Studios. During the event, the company revealed new content for The Elder Scrolls Online for the months ahead in 2025.
Highlighting the new content are the "Seasons of the Worm Cult," which takes players to the island of Solstice. This is a new zone which will deliver "a long-awaited sequel to ESO's base game storyline."
This year, the development team will shift away from annual Chapter releases. They say that this will allow for "more flexibility" as well as greater experimentation and chances "to create greater variety of content for players."
A 2025 Content Pass was also announced today. This should give players "a new way to access the major updates coming to ESO this year."
For those that missed today ESO Direct, you can find additional details on the ESO website. You can also watch a VOD of the ESO Direct via YouTube.
2025 Content Pass
This year, ESO is implementing the 2025 Content Pass. With this pass, players will receive access to every update planned for this year’s adventure, which includes access to Seasons of the Worm Cult Parts 1 and 2, two dungeon packs, and The Writhing Wall in-game event. More details about the 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition can be found here.
Seasons of the Worm Cult
A two-part adventure, Seasons of the Worm Cult is ESO’s major new zone and storyline for 2025. Divided by the mysterious Writhing Wall, the isle of Solstice is beset by the dreaded Worm Cult. For the first time in the game’s history, the Seasons of the Worm Cult saga continues a story that began in the ESO base game, although players don’t need to have completed the game’s original story to enjoy this one. Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 will be available on June 2 for PC/Mac and June 18 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, with Part 2 arriving towards the end of 2025.
Writhing Wall Event
Splitting Solstice in half is the Writhing Wall, a gigantic magical barrier the Worm Cult uses to conceal and protect their activities in the island’s east. In another ESO first, the Writhing Wall will be the focus of a world-changing collaborative in-game event later this year, where players must team up to assault the barrier, break through to the other side, and open the door to Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2.
Dungeon Packs
Included in the 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition are two dungeon packs: Fallen Banners (now live) and Feast of Shadows (arriving Fall 2025). Each pack features two unique PvE four-player dungeons, complete with their own storylines, challenges, achievements, and rewards.
Subclassing and Hero’s Return
Arriving alongside Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 in June is the Update 46 base-game patch, a free update available to all ESO players that introduces major changes and additions to the game. Featured in this update is the new Subclassing system that will allow players to replace up to two of their character’s three class Skill Lines with those from the other six classes. With this new tool, players can finally create a playstyle uniquely their own by mixing and matching class Skill Lines to create the ideal hybrid.
Additionally, Update 46 includes a new system – Hero's Return. Designed for players who haven’t played ESO in a while, this system will serve as the perfect refresher to ease players seamlessly back into the world of Tamriel. Players who complete the experience will be offered in-game rewards to further assist with getting them back on their feet.
This year, ESO is implementing the 2025 Content Pass. With this pass, players will receive access to every update planned for this year’s adventure, which includes access to Seasons of the Worm Cult Parts 1 and 2, two dungeon packs, and The Writhing Wall in-game event. More details about the 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition can be found here.
Seasons of the Worm Cult
A two-part adventure, Seasons of the Worm Cult is ESO’s major new zone and storyline for 2025. Divided by the mysterious Writhing Wall, the isle of Solstice is beset by the dreaded Worm Cult. For the first time in the game’s history, the Seasons of the Worm Cult saga continues a story that began in the ESO base game, although players don’t need to have completed the game’s original story to enjoy this one. Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 will be available on June 2 for PC/Mac and June 18 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, with Part 2 arriving towards the end of 2025.
Writhing Wall Event
Splitting Solstice in half is the Writhing Wall, a gigantic magical barrier the Worm Cult uses to conceal and protect their activities in the island’s east. In another ESO first, the Writhing Wall will be the focus of a world-changing collaborative in-game event later this year, where players must team up to assault the barrier, break through to the other side, and open the door to Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2.
Dungeon Packs
Included in the 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition are two dungeon packs: Fallen Banners (now live) and Feast of Shadows (arriving Fall 2025). Each pack features two unique PvE four-player dungeons, complete with their own storylines, challenges, achievements, and rewards.
Subclassing and Hero’s Return
Arriving alongside Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 in June is the Update 46 base-game patch, a free update available to all ESO players that introduces major changes and additions to the game. Featured in this update is the new Subclassing system that will allow players to replace up to two of their character’s three class Skill Lines with those from the other six classes. With this new tool, players can finally create a playstyle uniquely their own by mixing and matching class Skill Lines to create the ideal hybrid.
Additionally, Update 46 includes a new system – Hero's Return. Designed for players who haven’t played ESO in a while, this system will serve as the perfect refresher to ease players seamlessly back into the world of Tamriel. Players who complete the experience will be offered in-game rewards to further assist with getting them back on their feet.
