In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, the Imperial City has opened its gates.
Yesterday, it finally happened. The Imperial City opened for PC and Mac with Update 7. Zenimax showcased the massive update again and clarified what players can experience in the Imperial City.
What can be found in the Imperial City?
The Imperial City features a large public dungeon, the sewers of the Imperial City, two group dungeons, a PvP/PvE area with six districts, new stories and quests. There are 23 set pieces, Tel’Var Stones as a new currency, the maximum level increases to veteran rank 16, and much more.
Yesterday was a reason for joy as some players with their VR14 characters were close to leveling up, since experience was counted “in the background” and some were therefore almost there without knowing it.
There was a bit of trouble with the merchants’ inventory though. Many fans assumed they could purchase weapons, as they were visible in the screenshots – but they are not available. Also, some had their Mundus bonuses reset. So it’s advisable to check that.
How does one access the Imperial City? Do you have to control castles for that?
Interestingly, during development, they emancipated from the concept of “access restriction.” All factions can enter the Imperial City at any time, not just the “dominant” faction in Cyrodiil, as was once the case in “Dark Age of Camelot.” At least that was the concept we assumed last year. And it was also represented that way by Zenimax in early designs. Somewhere along the way, they seem to have separated from this idea. This would have ensured that the Imperial City would mostly be a PvE zone with occasional PvP outbreaks.
In practice, it is only necessary to either be a paying player, meaning having TESO Plus, to access the Imperial City at any time. Or you can purchase the Imperial City DLC for 2,500 crowns.
Then, you go to the home or guest campaign, talk to a captain who sends you in the right direction, to the lake, where you can enter the sewers and it begins.
When will the Imperial City come to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One?
PS4 and Xbox One players won’t have to wait much longer for the Imperial City. In mid-September, corresponding patches for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be released. A tip at this point: Take a screenshot of your skill point distribution, as it will be reset with Update 7.
For more details on the Imperial City, how to access it, what to do there, there is this guide from Zenimax. You can find the German patch notes in full here.
