Elder Scrolls Online Adds Subclasses After 11 Years of Fan Demand

The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) has finally introduced a feature long requested by fans: subclasses. This exciting update enhances gameplay by allowing players to mix and match skill lines. Read on to discover how this works and what future updates hold for the game.

Elder Scrolls Online Direct Updates

As ESO celebrates its 10th Anniversary, Zenimax Online Studios has announced significant developments during the ESO Direct 2025 event on April 10. One of the most anticipated updates is the introduction of subclassing, a feature fans have been requesting for over a decade.

In traditional MMOs, players often find it frustrating to start anew just to access new skill trees. With subclasses, ESO addresses this issue by allowing players to swap classes without the need to reroll characters. Upon reaching level 50, players can retain one skill line from their original class and swap out two others with any from the six available classes. This change opens up over 3000 unique combinations, enabling players to tailor their gameplay to their preferred style.

ESO Game Director Rich Lambert has expressed confidence in this new system, stating that extensive testing has been conducted. Despite potential concerns about increased power levels, Lambert assures that the developers are content with the balance achieved.

Seasons of the Worm Cult

ZeniMax Online is shifting towards seasonal content, a move that Studio Director Matt Firor believes will allow for more experimentation and responsiveness to player feedback. He stated, "We want to keep telling great stories, but also mix in new ideas and gameplay systems. We'll do this in a different cadence, one that allows us, the developers, to broaden our focus and increase variety."

The upcoming chapter, Seasons of the Worm Cult, is a sequel to the original Molag Bal storyline, set 10 years in the making. Players will explore the Isle of Solstice, investigating the resurgence of the Worm Cult. Producer Susan Kath noted that while this season will span most of the year, future seasons will be shorter, lasting 3 to 6 months. ZeniMax plans to introduce "remix" seasons, revisiting past narratives, with a Dark Brotherhood-themed season on the horizon.

2025 Content Pass and Premium Edition

ESO announced a new 2025 Content Pass and Premium Edition via Twitter (X) on April 11. These packages will include all previous and upcoming content, offering players the following:

• Fallen Banners dungeon pack - Available now
• Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 - June 2 for PC/Mac and June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation
• The Writhing Wall in-game event - Q3/4 2025
• Feast of Shadows dungeon pack - Q3 2025
• Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2 - Q4 2025

Both editions also include exclusive collectibles:

• Skulltooth Coastal Durzog mount
• Golden Eagle pet
• Remnant of Meridia's Light memento

Additionally, unique rewards will be unlocked with the release of Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 in June.

ESO is also offering Early Purchase rewards until May 7, including the Mages Guild Recall customized action. Other rewards include:

• 10-Year Lion Guard Steed mount
• 10-Year Anniversary Mudcrab pet
• Shell-Tide Beach emote pack

These rewards are available until June 2 for PC and June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation.

The Premium Edition offers access to all previously released Chapters and Classes, from Morrowind to Gold Road, including base-game classes and the Warden, Necromancer, and Arcanist.

With its 10th anniversary celebrations, ESO aims to expand its rich history and engage its supportive community. Plans to revisit previous storylines will round out unfinished narratives and deepen the game's lore. The Elder Scrolls Online is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.