The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has been struggling with performance issues for a while now. But now it is going to tackle these problems head-on. Zenimax presents a plan on how to get a grip on the annoying stutters.
What is the problem? Lag and stuttering are common occurrences in ESO for many players. Especially in cities and when there is a lot happening, the performance can drop significantly.
Players have long been demanding a solution. With the release of the Elsweyr expansion, the situation has worsened: ESO seems to be bursting at the seams. The developers had expected that the influx of players would decline as the MMORPG ages. But apparently, there are more players than ever – this puts a strain on the servers.
But now improvements are on the way.
There is a plan
What does the solution to the problem look like? Zenimax has announced that they will address the issues and has now released an updated roadmap. A plan listing which improvements will be made to the game in the coming months.
The first step is Update 24, which is planned for the fourth quarter of this year. This update is supposed to bring the following performance improvements:
- The memory management will be revamped – Update 24 will already bring some improvements in this area, with further optimizations planned for Update 25.
- Improvements to the combat system – Phase 1 – The new sprinting and sprinting for mounts, as well as improvements to passive champion abilities will come with Update 24.
- The group search system will be completely rebuilt – The new search for dungeons and battlegrounds will be introduced with Update 24.
2020 continues
Further updates are planned for the first quarter of 2020:
- Patch system overhaul – This improvement is planned for Update 25.
- Faster loading for environmental elements and characters – Initial tests will take place soon, but the system is planned for Update 25.
- Improvements to the combat system – Phase 2 – Zenimax has not yet revealed what exactly these will look like.
- Graphics improvements – Phase 1 – The effect manager, which controls everything in the game related to abilities, needs to be overhauled. This affects particle effects, animations, and movements. CPU performance in this area needs to be improved.
- Server optimization and stability – Investigations in this area are ongoing. Zenimax states that they are on schedule.
What do the players say about this plan? For many, it is high time that Zenimax improves the performance of The Elder Scrolls Online. The community is looking forward to the upcoming optimizations. Now players just need a bit of patience.
