Navigating through a decade of content in *The Elder Scrolls Online* (*ESO*) can be a daunting task, especially when trying to understand the sequence of expansions and DLCs. This guide aims to clarify the release order of all *ESO* content and provide recommendations on where to start before diving into the upcoming Gold Road expansion.
All ESO Expansions & DLC in Order
The journey of *ESO* expansions and DLCs began with the Imperial City in August 2015, marking the first significant addition to the game. The annual Chapter system was introduced with Morrowind in 2017, evolving the content model over time. Below is a comprehensive list of all *ESO* expansions and DLCs in chronological order since 2015:
- Imperial City (August 2015) – Introduced a PvP Zone, White Gold Tower, and Imperial City Prison.
- Orsinium (November 2015) – The first major zone expansion, adding Wrothgar.
- Thieves Guild (March 2016) – Added a new skill line, Hew’s Bane zone, and a faction story.
- Dark Brotherhood (May 2016) – Introduced a new skill line, Gold Coast zone, and a faction story.
- Shadows of the Hist (August 2016) – A dungeon DLC including Ruins of Mazzatun and Cradle of Shadows.
- Morrowind (June 2017) – The first Chapter expansion, introducing the Warden Class, Vvardenfell zone, and Halls of Fabrication Trial.
- Horns of the Reach (August 2017) – Dungeon DLC with Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold.
- Clockwork City (October 2017) – Zone DLC including the Asylum Sanctorium Trial.
- Dragon Bones (February 2018) – Dungeon DLC with Scalecaller Peak and Fang Lair.
- Summerset (June 2018) – Chapter expansion adding Summerset zone, Psijic Order skill line, and Cloudrest Trial.
- Wolfhunter (August 2018) – Dungeon DLC including Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices.
- Murkmire (October 2018) – Zone DLC that brought Murkmire to the game.
- Wrathstone (February 2019) – Dungeon DLC with Depths of Malatar and Frostvault.
- Elsweyr (May 2019) – Chapter expansion starting the year-long story cycle, adding Northern Elsweyr, Necromancer Class, and Sunspire Trial.
- Scalebreaker (August 2019) – Dungeon DLC with Lair of Maarselok and Moongrave Fane.
- Dragonhold (October 2019) – Zone DLC adding Southern Elsweyr, concluding the Year of the Dragon.
- Harrowstorm (February 2020) – Dungeon DLC with Icereach and Unhallowed Grave.
- Greymoor (May 2020) – Chapter expansion adding Western Skyrim, Scrying skill line, and Kyne’s Aegis Trial.
- Stonethorn (August 2020) – Dungeon DLC with Stone Garden and Castle Thorn.
- Markarth (November 2020) – Zone DLC adding The Reach, concluding the Skyrim year.
- Flames of Ambition (March 2021) – Dungeon DLC with The Cauldron and Black Drake Villa.
- Blackwood (June 2021) – Chapter expansion adding Blackwood zone, Companions system, and Rockgrove Trial.
- Waking Flame (August 2021) – Dungeon DLC with Red Petal Bastion and The Dread Cellar.
- Deadlands (November 2021) – Zone DLC bringing Deadlands and Fargrave, ending the Gates of Oblivion.
- Ascending Tide (March 2022) – Dungeon DLC with Coral Aerie and Shipwright’s Regret.
- High Isle (June 2022) – Chapter expansion adding High Isle, Tales of Tribute card game, and Dreadsail Reef dungeon.
- Lost Depths (August 2022) – Dungeon DLC with Graven Deep and Earthen Root Enclave.
- Firesong (November 2022) – Zone DLC bringing Galen, concluding year-long stories.
- Scribes of Fate (March 2023) – Dungeon DLC with Scrivener’s Hall and Bal Sunnar.
- Necrom (June 2023) – Chapter expansion adding Telvanni Peninsula and Apocrypha, introducing the Arcanist class and Sanity’s Edge Trial.
- Infinite Archive (November 2023) – Free DLC adding an unlimited round-based dungeon to ESO.
- Scions of Ithelia (March 2024) – Dungeon DLC with Bedlam Veil and Oathsworn Pit.
- Gold Road (June 2024) – Chapter expansion continuing the story of Necrom, introducing Spell Crafting.
While *ESO* content is often bundled into year-long arcs, you don't need to play every expansion and DLC in sequence to appreciate Gold Road. To ensure you're fully prepared for the new chapter, focus on completing the Necrom expansion and the dungeon DLCs released that year. This will give you a solid understanding of the ongoing narrative.
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