The Elder Scrolls Online will receive its first major patch, set to add the MMO's first adventure zone of Craglorn, later this week. Developer Zenimax told IGN that the targeted release is this Thursday or Friday, with testing coming to a close.

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The latest patch for The Elder Scrolls Online lowers level requirements for main quests — removing "blockers" preventing some players from starting them — and brings some tweaks to aid the fight against gold-farming bots, according to a post on the game's forums.

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The Elder Scrolls Online will receive its first content update later this month, Bethesda has revealed. Craglorn promises to be ESO's "first Adventure Zone" and includes a brand new storyline and content designed for Veteran players, including new 4-player quests and 12-player Trials.

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The Elder Scrolls Online is now available for PC and Mac at retailers worldwide and on the official online store, Bethesda Softworks has announced. Developed by ZeniMax Online Studios, The Elder Scrolls Online is the latest chapter in the award-winning franchise and brings the legendary experience online for the first time.

The Elder Scrolls Online allows gamers to choose their own style of play as they embark upon an epic adventure across all of Tamriel. Players can adventure alone on heroic quests as in previous Elder Scrolls games or explore the huge, rich world with a few friends, or join with hundreds of others in massive Player vs. Player (PvP) battles to save the Empire.

“We are grateful for the overwhelming response to The Elder Scrolls Online,” said Matt Firor, Game Director of The Elder Scrolls Online. “With 5 million people registered for beta, it’s clear that a large number of fans are eager to jump online and experience everything the game has to offer. We couldn’t be more excited to get it into everyone’s hands.”

In addition to today’s PC and Mac release, The Elder Scrolls Online is also in development for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Crafting in The Elder Scrolls Online enhances your adventures. We follow the journey of a blacksmith, from exploring and gathering materials to creating a special piece of armor. Blacksmithing is just one of the many crafting skills available in ESO.

Learn more about the Dark Anchors in The Elder Scrolls Online. Dark Anchors are hooks that Molag Bal has sent to chain Tamriel with his own Daedric Plane of Coldharbour. The purpose of the Chains is to pull Tamriel into Coldharbour. They will spawn randomly across Tamriel and each one will be protected by a Daedric Guardian. Dark Anchors have a very similar use to Oblivion Gates, and they are summoned by Worm Cult Battlemages.

Bethesda Softworks has announced The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition – a premium collector’s edition for the highly-anticipated The Elder Scrolls Online.

The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition will be made available in digital and limited physical formats. Both standard and collector’s editions are now available for pre-order through participating retailers and pre-purchase from the newly launched, online store.

In addition to the game, The Elder Scrolls Online Physical Imperial Edition includes:

• Mlag Bal Statue: A 12” statue featuring Molag Bal, Daedric Prince of domination and enslavement.
• The Improved Emperor’s Guide to Tamriel: A 224-page illustrated guide annotated by the Imperial scholar, Flaccus Terentius.
• Physical Map of Tamriel: A 21” x 26” printed map detailing Alliance-controlled zones and the ultimate conquest: Cyrodiil. 
• Steelbook Packaging: A limited edition steel case decorated in the color of the Imperials.
• Play as an Imperial: Become an Imperial and play in any Alliance. Gain unique bonuses, crafting styles, gear, and more.

• White Imperial Horse: Summon this Imperial mount and journey through Tamriel with speed.
• Mudcrab Vanity Pet: Explore Tamriel with a mudcrab pet scuttling along by your side.
• Rings of Mara: Complete the Ritual of Mara with a friend and receive an experience bonus when you play together.

The Physical Imperial Edition is extremely limited in quantity and available for pre-order now through participating retailers for $99.99/€99.99/£89.99.

The Elder Scrolls Online Digital Imperial Edition includes the base game and all digital content outlined for the Physical Imperial Edition above and retails for $79.99/€79.99/£69.99.

All those who pre-order or pre-purchase either the Imperial Edition or the Standard Edition in physical or digital formats will also receive The Explorer’s Pack bonus at launch, which includes: Scuttler vanity pet, four bonus treasure maps, and the ability to play as any of the nine races in any Alliance.

Early Access bonuses will also be offered to those pre-ordering or pre-purchasing a PC/Mac version. A five day early access bonus will be offered to those who pre-purchase the Digital Imperial Edition or the Digital Standard Edition through The Elder Scrolls Online Store. Additional early access programs are also available through participating retailers.

The Elder Scrolls Online will be available worldwide on April 4th, 2014 for PC and Mac users. Versions for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One will be arriving on retail shelves in June 2014.

The Elder Scrolls Online will not require a PlayStation Plus membership to play on PS4, ZeniMax Online Studios Game Director Matt Firor wrote in a PlayStation Blog update. Bethesda confirmed to Joystiq that the subscription-based MMORPG will require an Xbox Live Gold membership to play on Xbox One, however.

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Bethesda has today announced the members of the renowned cast lending their voices to The Elder Scrolls Online, the highly-anticipated game arriving April 4th, 2014 on PC and Mac and June 2014 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The Elder Scrolls Online ensemble includes Academy Award nominee John Cleese ("A Fish Called Wanda," "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"), Golden Globe winner Bill Nighy ("Pirates of the Caribbean"), Kate Beckinsale ("The Aviator," "Pearl Harbor"), Alfred Molina ("Spider-Man 2") and Golden Globe nominees Michael Gambon ("Harry Potter"), and Malcolm McDowell ("A Clockwork Orange"). In addition, Lynda Carter (“Wonder Woman”) returns to the Elder Scrolls series to reprise her role from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

"This extraordinary group of actors helps bring the distinctive characters in The Elder Scrolls Online to life," said Matt Firor, game director of The Elder Scrolls Online. "In The Elder Scrolls tradition, we sought world class talent to add a deep and enriching component to the immersive world the series offers players."

John Cleese plays Cadwell, the cheerful and endearingly mad lost soul who is not afraid of anyone, even a Daedric Prince. Joining the cast as High King Emeric, Bill Nighy portrays a merchant prince whose luck and determination won him the throne. Kate Beckinsale takes on the role of Queen Ayrenn, the leader of the Aldmeri Dominion and Queen of the High Elves who is far more comfortable with a blade than her crown.

In addition, Alfred Molina takes on the role of Abnur Tharn, a wily old wizard and politician who is the head of the Empire’s Elder Council, and the de facto power behind the Ruby Throne. Lynda Carter plays Azura, the Daedric Princess of Dusk and Dawn from Skyrim who is a popular part of Elder Scrolls lore.  Michael Gambon voices The Prophet, a mysterious blind man who guides the player through their journey to retrieve their soul; and Malcolm McDowell plays the key figure Molag Bal, an evil Daedric god from another plane who schemes to enslave the mortal souls of Tamriel.

The Elder Scrolls Online cast also includes:

• Peter Stormare (“Fargo”) plays Jorunn the Skald King, an unexpected monarch who led his people into an unlikely alliance.
• Jim Ward ("WALL•E," "Despicable Me 2") voices Mannimarco, a renegade High Elf wizard exiled from the realm for raising the dead and the world’s most powerful necromancer.
• Jennifer Hale appears in the role of Lyris Titanborn, a Nord half-giant, who, along with the Prophet, aids the player on their journey..
• Kevin Michael Richardson rounds out the cast as Sai Sahan a noble martial artist and master swordsman.

The Elder Scrolls Online offers players the opportunity to explore Tamriel together for the first time. In this video, the developers take on some of the challenges designed for groups of allies in the game.

Speaking to OXM in a new interview, parts of which you'll find in our current issue, Elder Scrolls Online game director Paul Sage discussed how players will become Emperor. Long story short, you'll need to head to Cyrodiil, the game's PvP environment, and pick lots of fights.

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In the latest trailer for The Elder Scrolls Online, witness the Alliance War in action as Tamriel's three alliances rally their forces in the heart of Cyrodiil. The Elder Scrolls Online will arrive worldwide for PC and Mac players on April 4th, 2014. It will launch for the PlayStation 4 & Xbox One in June 2014.

Watch the newest Elder Scrolls Online video to learn more about how your character will grow as you adventure through Tamriel.

If you signed up for the Elder Scrolls Online beta and haven't checked your email recently, you might want to do that. Vice president of Bethesda, Pete Hines revealed today over Twitter that they've started distributing invites to the beta for this MMO entry in the Elder Scrolls franchise.

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The more we hear about The Elder Scrolls Online, the more massive it sounds. But we're also getting more insight into how the MMORPG will balance the experience of navigating its ambitiously designed world. Campaigns, the possibly months-long battles between the game's three alliances for control of Cyrodiil, will feature "soft caps" on player participation, according to a new Ask Us Anything with ESO developers.

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With Halloween approaching, the team at Zenimax Online has revealed new information about one of Tamriel’s most terrifying creatures. Werewolves will be present in The Elder Scrolls Online, and players will even risk contracting Sanies Lupines, the disease which causes the affliction.

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Creating your character is an important part of The Elder Scrolls Online, and Bethesda has provided all the tools you need to create the hero you want to play as. Discover some of the customization options you'll have in this video.

The Elder Scrolls Online got a whole lot more contentious last week, when it emerged that the game would adopt the monthly subscription revenue model widely considered to be a dead duck, given the explosive growth of free-to-play MMOs. Speaking to OXM at Gamescom, lead gameplay designer Nick Konkle and Bethesda Softworks marketing boss Peter Hines have discussed the move, revealing that Bethesda and ZeniMax have asked Microsoft to make the game available to non-Xbox Gold subscribers, so you won't have to swallow an additional monthly fee.

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