Navigating the vast world of *The Elder Scrolls Online* (*ESO*) can be a bit daunting, especially after a decade of rich content. This guide will help you understand the timeline of expansions and DLCs, ensuring you're well-prepared for the upcoming *Gold Road* chapter.
All ESO Expansions & DLC in Order
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The journey through *ESO*'s expansions began with the Imperial City in August 2015, marking the first true DLC. The annual Chapter model kicked off with Morrowind in 2017, evolving the content delivery approach. Here's a comprehensive list of all expansions and DLCs released since 2015:
- Imperial City (August 2015) – PvP Zone, White Gold Tower, Imperial City Prison.
- Orsinium (November 2015) – First major zone expansion with the addition of Wrothgar.
- Thieves Guild (March 2016) – New skill line, Hew’s Bane zone, and a faction story.
- Dark Brotherhood (May 2016) – New skill line, Gold Coast zone, and a faction story.
- Shadows of the Hist (August 2016) – Dungeon DLC that includes Ruins of Mazzatun and Cradle of Shadows.
- Morrowind (June 2017) – First Chapter expansion that introduces the Warden Class, the Vvardenfell zone, and the Halls of Fabrication Trial.
- Horns of the Reach (August 2017) – Dungeon DLC that includes Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold.
- Clockwork City (October 2017) – Zone DLC that includes the Asylum Sanctorium Trial.
- Dragon Bones (February 2018) – Dungeon DLC that includes Scalecaller Peak and Fang Lair.
- Summerset (June 2018) – Chapter expansion with Summerset zone, Psijic Order skill line, and the Cloudrest Trial.
- Wolfhunter (August 2018) – Dungeon DLC that includes Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices.
- Murkmire (October 2018) – Zone DLC that brings Murkmire to the game.
- Wrathstone (February 2019) – Dungeon DLC that includes Depths of Malatar and Frostvault.
- Elsweyr (May 2019) – The first Chapter expansion in the year-long story cycle. Adds Northern Elsweyr, the Necromancer Class, and the Sunspire Trial.
- Scalebreaker (August 2019) – Dungeon DLC that includes Lair of Maarselok and Moongrave Fane.
- Dragonhold (October 2019) – Zone DLC that adds Southern Elsweyr and concludes the year of the dragon.
- Harrowstorm (February 2020) – Dungeon DLC that includes Icereach and Unhallowed Grave.
- Greymoor (May 2020) – Chapter expansion that adds Western Skyrim, Scrying skill line, and the Kyne’s Aegis Trial.
- Stonethorn (August 2020) – Dungeon DLC that includes Stone Garden and Castle Thorn.
- Markarth (November 2020) – Zone DLC that adds The Reach and concludes the Skyrim year.
- Flames of Ambition (March 2021) – Dungeon DLC that includes The Cauldron and Black Drake Villa.
- Blackwood (June 2021) – Chapter expansion that adds the Blackwood zone, a Companions system, and the Rockgrove Trial.
- Waking Flame (August 2021) – Dungeon DLC that includes Red Petal Bastion and The Dread Cellar.
- Deadlands (November 2021) – Zone DLC that brings the Deadlands and Fargrave with the end of the Gates of Oblivion.
- Ascending Tide (March 2022) – Dungeon DLC that includes Coral Aerie and Shipwright’s Regret.
- High Isle (June 2022) – Chapter expansion that adds High Isle, the Tales of Tribute card game, and the Dreadsail Reef dungeon.
- Lost Depths (August 2022) – Dungeon DLC that includes Graven Deep and Earthen Root Enclave.
- Firesong (November 2022) – Zone DLC that brings Galen as the final content drop in year-long stories.
- Scribes of Fate (March 2023) – Dungeon DLC that includes Scrivener’s Hall and Bal Sunnar.
- Necrom (June 2023) – Chapter expansion that adds the Telvanni Peninsula and Apocrypha with a story that will take place over multiple Chapters. Also brings the Arcanist class and the Sanity’s Edge Trial.
- Infinite Archive (November 2023) – Free DLC that adds an unlimited round-based dungeon to ESO.
- Scions of Ithelia (March 2024) – Dungeon DLC that includes Bedlam Veil and Oathsworn Pit.
- Gold Road (June 2024) – Chapter expansion that will continue the story of Necrom and add Spell Crafting to the game.
While *ESO*'s content is often bundled into yearly or multi-year arcs, you don't necessarily need to play everything in order to dive into *Gold Road*. To stay current with the storyline, ensure you complete the *Necrom* chapter and its related dungeon DLCs to fully grasp the narrative leading up to *Gold Road*.
The Elder Scrolls Online is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.