Elder Scrolls Online Should Be Free to Play According to Poll

ByShane Scarbrough
PublishedSeptember 8, 2013
UpdatedJanuary 15, 2023

According to the latest Skyrim Fansite poll, the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online game should be free to play. When presented with the question Should The Elder Scrolls Online Be Free To Play, 67.65% of respondents voted yes, while only 23.53% voted no. The remaining 8.82% of respondents were undecided.

The question of free play versus fee pay is an important one, and will undoubtedly influence how many gamers initially signup for this highly anticipated MMORPG. Despite the opinion of the majority of poll respondents, it appears that ESO will be subscription based. If this is the case, ESO will be competing with an increasing number of free MMORPGs. However, we believe that ESO will be successful and the negative effects of free competition can be mitigated, as discussed in our earlier article, Are MMORPGs Dying? And What Does This Mean for The Elder Scrolls Online?

Shane Scarbrough

Shane Scarbrough is the founder of the Skyrim Fansite. He's a business owner, video game journalist, and role playing game aficionado. When he’s not working he enjoys reading, writing, and playing video games. He's currently on his third playthrough of Skyrim, and is playing as a Templar in The Elder Scrolls Online. You can find Shane on Google+ and FaceBook.

Articles: 353