The Elder Scrolls Online Will Not Get Cross-Play in 2026
During the reveal of The Elder Scrolls Online’s planned content for the rest of 2026, the developers confirmed that cross-play will not be coming to the MMORPG this year.
At around the 57-minute mark (shown above), the devs clarified that while it’s not happening in 2026, work is ongoing. “I think it’s important to say cross-play is not coming in 2026,” says Player Experience Improvements Lead Kira Ross Schlitt.
“We are working on it, we are making good progress on this, and this is something that is really important to us. We also want to make sure that we do it in a way that feels good.”
Cross-Play Still One of ESO’s Most Requested Features
It’s been one of the most requested features for years within the ESO community. The game is now 12 years old, with console and PC players still separated from each other. While both platforms maintain a healthy player base, especially on PC, cross-play would still bring clear benefits.
Reducing queue times for certain activities and boosting population in quieter zones are the obvious wins. But it’s a massive undertaking, essentially connecting two ecosystems, two mega servers(NA and EU) that need to function together seamlessly at all times.
The team made it clear that cross-play isn’t arriving anytime soon and did not provide any indication of a 2027 window either.
Cross-play may not be happening yet, but ZeniMax still has plenty lined up for ESO in 2026. The MMORPG will begin its seasonal content rollout, with Season 0 launching this week. Here’s everything you need to know about seasons and what’s planned or teased for the first three.
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