ESO’s October 2026 Survival Guide

Battle above and below the seas, delve solo dungeons, and haunt Tamriel’s monsters this October!

High Seas of Tamriel Event (September 30-October 14)

Continue your expeditions into the Abecean during the High Seas of Tamriel in-game event. Battle in ship-to-ship combat and explore the ocean’s depths to uncover sunken treasure rewards.

Golden Pursuits—Set Sail on the High Seas (September 30-October 14)

Claim even more rewards when you plunder Tamriel’s seas during the Set Sail on the High Seas Golden Pursuits campaign. Complete event-related activities to earn gold, a new pet, and a piratical style. Dredge up rewards from the ocean’s depths

Community Campaign—Ninja Pulls’ High Seas Shindig! (September 30–October 4)

In celebration of the High Seas of Tamriel event, Ninja Pulls has brought together a motley crew of ESO streamers from all over the world for a long weekend of livestreamed nautical fun! Visit Ninja Pulls' website for more information on this swashbuckling community-run event.

Developer Let’s Play—High Seas of Tamriel with NinjaPulls (October 1)

Tune in to NinjaPulls’ Twitch channel today (October 1) at 3:30PM EDT as Lead Narrative Designer and Loremaster Michael Zenke and Community Manager Kevin Gbolie drop by to play the new High Seas of Tamriel event, chat about its development, and have a laugh!

TESOctober 2026 (October 1-October 31)

TESOctober returns to celebrate and showcase the creativity of the #ESOFam! Check out the prompts (X) on our social channels and share your creations with us and your fellow players—we can’t wait to see what you make!

Greymoor and Wolfhunter Move to Base Game (October 19)

In preparation for the launch of Season Two, both Greymoor and Wolfhunter DLCs are moving to the ESO base game! This includes access to the Western Skyrim zone, Antiquities system, both Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices dungeons, and the Kyne’s Aegis trial. All ESO players can access this content starting on October 19 at no charge. Get ready for Season Two’s solo dungeons!

Season Two Launch (October 21)

The Elder Scrolls Online Season Two, Echoes of Skyrim, officially kicks off! Explore Eastern Skyrim, challenge yourself with solo dungeon versions of March of Sacrifices and Moon Hunter Keep, and unlock rewards with a new Tamriel Tome!

This season will run from October 21 until January 27 and includes a host of seasonal events and Golden Pursuit campaigns—have fun!

Witches Festival In-Game Event (October 21)

The spoopy season (Frost Fall) returns! Put the scare into Tamriel’s monsters from October 21 until November 4 and you’ll earn bonus rewards, including Trade Bars, Plunder Skulls, and more—boo!

Seasonal Fun

Whether you’re plundering the depths, facing Hircine’s hunt alone, or returning to the home of the Nords, October continues to introduce new adventures and challenges for Tamriel’s heroes, including the return of the Witches Festival. Are you excited for the start of the spooky season? Let us know via Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.