Folks hoping to catch a glimpse of Elder Scrolls Online’s update 44 before it launches can do so now thanks to the fact that it’s up and running on the public test server.
“Welcome to The Elder Scrolls Online v10.2.0!” ZeniMax Online Studios says. “This update brings 2-sided Battlegrounds matches, featuring 4v4 and 8v8 game modes. 2-sided Battlegrounds includes new maps and support for Capture the Relic, Team Death Match, Domination, Chaos Ball, and Crazy King modes. Additionally, two new companions, Tanlorin and Zerith-Var, join your journey through Tamriel. Update 44 also adds new content for Scribing and introduces a new reward system, Golden Pursuits. Scribing receives all-new Grimoire, 14 focus scripts for existing Grimoire and new Skill Styles. With Golden Pursuits, you can participate in limited-time curated activities that offer account-wide in-game rewards.”
One thing we do have to point out: The new companions, ostensibly held over from the campaign expansion from back in the spring, are finally coming out in this patch. However, they’re not coming as a free feature. The patch is free, ZOS reminds players, “with the notable exception of the new Companions, who[m] you can purchase for free with ESO Plus membership or with crowns from the Crown Store.” In other words, they’re free if you’re subbing, elsewise you can buy them like DLC in the cash shop – a bit of a bummer for those who already paid for Gold Road.
“Update 44 also introduces two brand-new Companions to ESO: Tanlorin and Zerith-var. Tanlorin is a scrappy High Elf who mixes Soul Magic with Dragonknight abilities, while the stoic Khajiit Zerith-var utilizes the power of Necromancy. If you are a current ESO Plus member, Tanlorin and Zerith-var are free to claim within the Crown Store. After claiming they will be yours to own regardless of ESO Plus membership status.”
Recruit new Companions and battle your fellow players in the reworked Battlegrounds with Update 44, now available on the Public Test Server! Details: https://t.co/439m7Fj1rZ pic.twitter.com/ZeXWp4EJpS
— The Elder Scrolls Online (@TESOnline) September 16, 2024
