Data miners have dug through the game files of The Elder Scrolls Online and found hints about the new chapter. We will tell you what they found.
This is what happened: Some fans have used certain tools to extract the game files of The Elder Scrolls Online and found some texts and files that mention upcoming content. The findings are now being discussed in the forum, on Reddit, and also on the MeinMMO Discord.
Update: Meanwhile, Zenimax has already announced the name and a live stream for the new add-on.
Warning! The following text contains major spoilers.
This is likely in the new chapter of ESO
What have the data miners found? The game files repeatedly show hints of three major themes:
- Elsweyr
- Dragons
- Necromancy
A description for the new chapter was also found:
Travel to the land of the Khajiit in The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr, our newest chapter, an epic story in a brand new zone. Face horrific creatures of the past – dragons! – and discover the dark arts of a new character class, the necromancer, as you encounter new friends and old foes to save Elsweyr from war and destruction. ESO reaches new heights of storytelling with a war against the dragons unfolding and building to an unexpected climax over four quarterly releases.
New Area – Elsweyr: The new chapter will likely take you to the land of the Khajiit, Elsweyr (pronounced: “elsewhere”). According to the Elder Scrolls Wiki, Elsweyr is divided into two nations, Anequina in the north and Pelletine in the south. Both are part of the Aldmeri Dominion.
The land consists of jungles and forested areas and is bordered by Valenwood in the west and Cyrodiil in the north and east. Elsweyr has also been predicted by our author Jürgen as a new expansion.
New Class – Necromancers: Aside from the name, not much is known about the new class of the necromancer. From other games and the history of Elder Scrolls, we know that necromancers have a focus on summoning the undead.
So it’s quite possible that the necromancer will be a new pet class that deals with zombies and skeletons against opponents. It is most likely going to have a DPS role, but possibly also a tank role.
New Enemies – Dragons: Dragons were already a constant threat in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, constantly harassing players. Now they apparently are also becoming enemies in ESO.
However, how exactly the dragons will be implemented, whether they will be “common enemies” or special bosses, is still unclear.
How fans are reacting: The consensus among fans is almost unanimous. They are excited about Elsweyr and looking forward to the new content. Each of the new features has its supporters, whether due to curiosity about the new class and the new enemies or from a thirst for more lore from the land of the Khajiit.
Many former players even say that the new content might bring them back to ESO. The new class especially seems to appeal to many former players. The necromancer is also among the fan wishes for ESO in 2019.
What do you think of the newly found features for the upcoming chapter?
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