The Elder Scrolls Online: Deadlands and Update 32 Live on PC

Deadlands, the latest bit of extra content for Bethesda’s MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, is now live on PC/Mac and Stadia, concluding this year’s Gates of Oblivion adventure with an exciting trip to Mehrunes Dagon’s plane of Oblivion. The DLC will be arriving to both current and next-gen consoles on November 16, 2021.

Together with the DLC, the base game can now boast a new content update introducing the Armory System where you can adjust your builds without too much hassle. It also makes item sets easier to complete and fixes a bunch of miscellaneous issues.

Here’s a quick gameplay trailer:

And a detailed overview of the new stuff:

The Elder Scrolls Online: Deadlands and Update 32 base game patch are now live on PC/Mac and Stadia. If you’re a console player, don’t fear. Deadlands arrives on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 consoles on November 16.

THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE: DEADLANDS

Mehrunes Dagon’s plans for Nirn in the Blackwood Chapter were not thwarted, only delayed, and now Tamriel’s heroes must face the Daedric Prince of Destruction within his own realm. The final part of the year-long Gates of Oblivion adventure, Deadlands concludes the exciting saga of ambition and destruction that began with the Flames of Ambition DLC in February.

A Gates of Oblivion Story

In this story DLC, you can explore Dagon’s plane of Oblivion and the mysterious city of Fargrave while unraveling the Daedric Prince’s ultimate plans for Nirn and the people of Tamriel. In your adventures, you’ll experience tales and locations that showcase the life and society of those who call Oblivion home and be challenged by all-new encounters and threats.

While featuring a unique, standalone storyline, Deadlands also contains three bonus quests that are only unlocked if you complete the Blackwood and Deadlands main questlines first. During these exclusive quests, you’ll finally have your opportunity to confront Mehrunes Dagon himself and put a stop to his dread plans … for now.

Deadlands Zone & Fargrave

Chaotic, perilous, and unrelenting, Dagon’s realm of Oblivion is a dangerous world where only the strong survive. In this new zone, you can venture into the regions known as the Burn and Sever, two equally volatile aspects of the Daedric Prince made manifest.

When exploring the Deadlands, you’ll encounter the vicious followers of Dagon and those few who’ve eked out an existence in this hellscape. With new delves to investigate, world bosses to vanquish, and a host of stories to experience, the Deadlands is a world unlike any other in The Elder Scrolls Online. Luckily for you, you can find refuge beyond Dagon’s reach.

A player hub and “safe haven” in a realm between realms, the mysterious city of Fargrave is home to both mortal and Daedric residents alike, living and working in relative harmony. This bizarre city serves as the base of your operations as you explore and continue your adventures.

In Fargrave, you’ll encounter new allies, such as the heroic Anchorite or mysterious Madam Whim, and learn more about those who call Oblivion home. Check out our recent previews on the zone and stories for more on the kind of experience waiting for you in the Deadlands.

New Challenges and Rewards

As you quest and explore in both the Deadlands zone and Fargrave, you’ll find no shortage of new challenges to overcome, including the patrolling Havocrel Executioners, hulking giants who walk Dagon’s realm in search of outsiders and require large groups to vanquish.

This zone also includes a host of stand-alone quests to complete, memorable characters to encounter, and a series of unique rewards that include item sets (three crafted and three zone), Oblivion-touched collectibles, and Achievements—a bounty of loot and glory for those willing to set foot in Dagon’s realm.

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UPDATE 32 BASE-GAME PATCH

Also releasing alongside the DLC is the Update 32 base-game patch. This free update for all existing ESO players includes a host of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.

Armory System

Designed to help you effortlessly switch builds, the new Armory System allows you to quickly swap a character’s attributes, abilities, items, Champion Points, and more. With the Armory Station (free from the in-game Crown Store) you can set, equip, and organize your character’s builds from the comfort of your home.

With this system, you can engage in different activities more-easily and reduce the amount of time spent re-customizing your character. In addition to the free Armory Station, you can also acquire an Armory Assistant from the in-game Crown Store for crowns and purchase additional Armory Slots, too (you always start with two for free).

Curated Item Set Drops

Part of an ongoing effort to reduce the amount of grind required to collect ESO’s many powerful sets, Update 32 also introduces a curation system that changes the way items drop. Now, when you defeat a monster, the system attempts to drop set items that you don’t already have in your collection.

With this change, you can more quickly complete your set collections and perfect your builds, dramatically reducing the amount of frustration that comes when hunting specific item set rewards. Note that some drops will remain completely randomized (such as those found in dungeon chests or items tied to specific bosses). You can find more on curated drops and the Armory System in our preview article—happy item hunting!

For everything arriving with Update 32, check out the patch notes section on our official forums.

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