Dragonhold, the new DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online, has not yet been released, but initial insights already show that there are few new developments in the endgame. Some players are therefore disappointed.
What do we know about Dragonhold? The new DLC takes players to the southern part of Elsweyr, to the ancient Khajiiti kingdom of Pellitine. There, the inhabitants are fleeing to the north due to a devastating plague.
In the area, slave hunters, bandits, and pirates are waiting for you. Additionally, you must put an end to the terrible dragon and its plan to gain the power of gods. The story surrounding Elsweyr reaches its climax here.
In addition to the area and the typical main story, new quests are also waiting for you.
Can we already see the new features? Since September 16, you can test Dragonhold on the public PTS. If you don’t want to download the client, you can also watch a video from the developers about it.
They showed all the content in a one-hour livestream and shared some background information with the viewers.
Players received the livestream well, but some are disappointed with the scope of Dragonhold. In their view, important content is missing.
No Endgame and Too Small an Area
Is there no endgame content in Dragonhold? As Reddit user kruziik points out in his post, Dragonhold is only the second DLC in ESO’s history that does not contain new endgame content.
Players were expecting new trials, dungeons, or arenas, but these contents are unfortunately missing in Dragonhold.
How large will the new map be in Dragonhold? There is also discussion about the size of the new map. It is certainly not smaller than in other expansions, but the expectations were different this time.
The YouTube user Draevan13 writes below the video:
It looks like the zone is about as big as Clockwork City, Murkmire, etc. Too bad, I hoped the reason why the north of Elsweyr is smaller than Vvardenfell or Summerset would be that the south would be larger than in a normal DLC.
Reddit user supermariozelda is also unhappy with the expansion. Despite the new DLC, about 20% of the entire map of Elsweyr is still missing.
However, since Dragonhold is the conclusion of the story, it is very unlikely that the areas will become playable later.
Great Anticipation for Performance Improvements
What are players looking forward to? Even though there was some criticism at first glance, many players are looking forward to the upcoming update.
This is also due to the announced performance updates for the MMORPG. Update 24 is expected to bring more stability, a performance improvement, and a completely new group search tool.
However, the story is also intriguing many players. YouTube user Nathan Hermond writes under the video:
I am so glad about how Elsweyr is integrated into the story, and I am especially happy that the Khajiit are the main part of the story. I love their culture and style; they are my favorite race.
How and when can you play Dragonhold? Dragonhold is a DLC and must be purchased separately from Elsweyr. Alternatively, you can access the content for free if you have an active ESO Plus subscription.
When exactly Dragonhold will be released is not yet known. However, it is definitely expected to come in 2019.
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