The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is currently suffering from server problems. With the new DLC Dragonhold and a Halloween event, many players want to play: It leads to queues and lags.
What is the current situation in ESO? The MMORPG is currently plagued by server issues. Many players report that they are either unable to log in or are stuck in queues. There are also reports of significant lags.
Servers are overcrowded
Why are there these problems? On October 21, the new DLC Dragonhold was launched for PC. Additionally, the Witches Festival is currently taking place as a Halloween event. These are two significant reasons for ESO fans to play now.
Already at the launch of Dragonhold, the servers faltered due to the influx of players. Now, with the Witches Festival also happening, there are even more login issues.
Why does Dragonhold attract so many players? The DLC marks the conclusion of the Elsweyr saga. Players want to know how the story ends. Furthermore, the highly anticipated zone Southern Elsweyr has been introduced, which fans now want to explore.
Dragonhold is quite popular. The story is praised, as well as the group finder and the battles against the new enemies.
Despite problems, ESO is popular
What is the current mood in the community? Of course, some people are annoyed by the server issues. However, the interest in playing ESO is still very high.
A lot is discussed in the official forum. So, the overall mood cannot be characterized as bad. However, the login issues do diminish the enjoyment somewhat.
Why is ESO so popular? The game is considered one of the best theme park MMORPGs. It is suitable for both newcomers and veterans, offers a deep lore, plenty of quests with exciting stories, and simply a lot to do.
ESO hits the nerve of the times. As seen with WoW Classic and also the general interest in Astellia, MMORPG fans desire theme park experiences again with many quests, group content, good stories, and a player experience in which one can invest more or less time. The Elder Scrolls Online offers all this, and the new content as well as the Halloween event are bringing players in.
What lies behind this: Months ago, Zenimax admitted that they were surprised by the success of ESO and are working on solutions for the performance issues.
Actually, Zenimax probably expected that interest would decline after a few years – but it seems to be the opposite.
