In 2021, the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S) will have events that are meant to be fun and bring you rewards. We will introduce these events to you.
Events play an important role in MMORPGs. Players look forward to special events as they provide a break from regular activities in the game and usually offer valuable rewards or help players level up faster.
Therefore, fans of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) are excited about the celebrations, festivals, and events that take place throughout the year. In 2021, there will be such events again.
We will present to you the ESO events that are known for the year 2021, and we will update this article accordingly as new events are announced.
Keep in mind that the exact dates of the events are usually only announced shortly before their start. Where no exact date is known, we mention the period during which the events have usually taken place.
These are the ESO Events 2021
Midyear Mayhem
- Period: A midyear mayhem already took place in January. Whether there will be a second one in June or July is currently unclear.
- Process: Through a quest for the midyear mayhem, you travel to your faction’s main gate in the PvP area Cyrodiil. There you complete a quest and receive a scroll that grants you a 100% bonus on the Alliance War. Now, it’s about defeating as many enemy players in ESO PvP as possible. In return, you will receive rewards like mount styles or collectibles.
- Who is this event for? The midyear mayhem is primarily aimed at PvP fans who enjoy participating in Alliance Wars.
Pan-Elsweyr Festival
- Period: July to August
- Process: You will venture to Elsweyr, the homeland of the Khajiit. There, you will need to complete daily quests in the northern and southern regions to collect event tickets. You can then exchange these tickets with the NPC Impresario for unique rewards.
Additionally, you can obtain the first part of a mount. - Who is this event for? In principle, all players can benefit from this event and its rewards. Especially if you collect mounts, you should not miss it.
Anniversary Event
- Period: Summer
- Process: The anniversary event celebrates the content of the MMORPG that was released in the first year after launch. Therefore, the activities will also take place in the areas that were introduced back then. These are Orsinium, the Imperial City, and Craglorn. You can expect a series of daily quests and you will need to defeat bosses and collect loot.
During this event, you will get the second part of the mount. - Who is this event for? If you’ve been with ESO since the beginning, you can celebrate this long time with a nostalgic look back at the first year.
New Chapter Event
- Period: Summer
- Process: This event is meant to introduce you to the new chapter Blackwood of ESO. Special events and rewards will make the story appealing to you. The exact process is not yet known.
The event will reward you with the third part of the mount. - Who is this event for? If you are considering getting ESO Blackwood, participate in this event. It could not only make your decision easier, but you will also receive some rewards.
Witches Festival
- Period: October to November
- Process: The Witches Festival essentially represents the Halloween event of ESO. You will receive an EXP bonus and take on a special quest. Through this, you will obtain event tickets that you can use for items such as spooky decorations or skins.
In this event, you will receive the first part of a special house. - Who is this event for? If you want a new house, then this event is for you. Additionally, if you enjoy spooky experiences, you should participate in the Witches Festival.
Celebrations of the Undaunted
- Period: November to December
- Process: As an Undaunted, you venture into this event in dungeons for four players. You can use the dungeon finder or travel directly to the dungeon. There, you need to defeat the leaders. This will earn you the Undaunted Reward Chest, which contains many valuable and useful items. You will also frequently obtain special versions of items.
Additionally, here, you will receive the second part of the special house. - Who is this event for? Every player should participate in the Celebrations of the Undaunted. The dungeon runs are fun and provide interesting loot that is always useful.
New Year’s Festival
- Period: December to January
- Process: Through a scroll from the Crown Store, you will reach the New Year’s Herald Breda, who has a special quest for you. This way, you will receive rewards. Furthermore, there are additional holiday quests during which you can celebrate together properly. You will receive plenty of gifts that are very worthwhile, including usually crafting styles, recipes, collectibles, and furnishings for your houses.
In this event, you will obtain the third part of the special house. - Who is this event for? If you are in a celebratory mood and want many gifts, you should definitely participate in the New Year’s Festival. This way you can end the ESO year properly with your friends.
If new events and activities, such as mini-events, are announced, we will update this article for you.
Which ESO events are you looking forward to the most in 2021?
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