Bethesda and ZeniMax Online have just announced a free trialforThe Elder Scrolls Online,available now and runninguntil August 12to celebrateQuakeCon 2025.
The Elder Scrolls Online Is Free to Play for the Next Week
It’s never too late to dive intoTamriel, whether you’re onPC, PlayStation, or Xbox. And no, we’re not talking aboutOblivion Remastered or Skyrim Anniversary, but the actualMMO The Elder Scrolls Online, which just celebrated its10th anniversarywith tons of new content.
Sure, we would’ve loved to finally seeBlackbird, the ZeniMax Online game canceled by Microsoft… but at least one thing is clear:The Elder Scrolls Online isn’t going anywhere, and it’ll keep getting updates.
The fantasy MMO has taken a new direction for its roadmap,ditching annual expansionsin favor of content passes. The latest drop isUpdate 46and the start of theSeasons of the Worm Cult.
So yeah, it’s actually a perfect time to jump in. Bethesda just made the gamefree to play until August 12.
This is justone of many events happening during QuakeCon 2025, the yearly celebration of id Software IPs (now owned by Bethesda), running fromAugust 7 to August 10. During those days—and into the next week—you can jump into the MMO at no cost.
And if you’ve joined aprevious free trial, you’ll be able topick up right where you left off, with all your progress intact.
Play The Elder Scrolls Online for Free Until August 12
To celebrateQuakeCon 2025,Bethesda and ZeniMaxhave confirmed thatThe Elder Scrolls Online is freeto play on all platforms throughAugust 12. That includesPS5, PS4, Xbox, PC, and Mac—no restrictions.
Youdon’t need to buy the game(although there’s a limited-time discount if you want to), and you’ll get access tohundreds of hours of content in Tamriel—with your previous trial progress carried over if applicable.
All players get full access to thebase game, which includes:
There’s also anexclusive promo for new accounts, which will receive a500 Crown bonusto use in the in-game store.
To jump in, just go to theofficial Elder Scrolls Online website, select your platform (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, or PC/Mac), and you’re good to go.
It’s one of the many surprises ofQuakeCon 2025, and there are even whispers ofnew announcements related to Quake, DOOM, and Wolfenstein.
The Elder Scrolls Onlineis a rich, ever-evolving fantasy world perfect for RPG lovers on both console and PC. And yes, it proudly sits among thetop 15 most improved games since launch, right alongside its “sibling”Fallout 76.
