Explore the mysterious island of Solstice and discover an old foe returned in the Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 and Update 46, now live on PC/Mac!
The Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is now live on PC/Mac, Steam, and Epic Store. Featuring a brand-new saga and a true sequel to ESO’s base game questline, Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is set in a land wholly new to the Elder Scrolls and is included in 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition, both available now.
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[/previewyoutube] Also releasing is the free Update 46 base-game patch, which features a host of new additions and fixes, including the Subclassing system, a new system to welcome back returning heroes, and more.
Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1
In Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1, you will delve into the mysterious new land of Solstice and investigate the resurgence of the dreaded Worm Cult. Note that this is only the first part of this adventure, with Part 2 arriving in Q4 of this year.
A True Sequel Story
In this new adventure and story, you will continue the narrative from ESO’s original main questline as you investigate the resurgence of the infamous Worm Cult. Together with new and returning allies, you must venture into the isle of Solstice, discover the cult’s plans, and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Writhing Wall that divides it.
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[/previewyoutube] Discover more about this new storyline in this deep dive blog.
Western Solstice Zone
This new release also introduces Solstice, a tropical island paradise never-before-seen in the Elder Scrolls series. As you explore the Western Solstice zone (with Eastern Solstice arriving later in Q4), a host of new locations and dangers await, including unique World Bosses and Delves, a Public Dungeon, special standalone story quests, and more.
Explore a brand-new zone
You can learn more about the new zone in this deep dive blog.
Ossein Cage Trial
Tamriel’s PvE players can put their teamwork and skills to the test with Western Solstice’s new Trial, Ossein Cage. This new 12-player challenge, set in Coldharbour but accessible from the new zone, sees teams venture into one of Molag Bal’s most infamous fortresses to capture a dangerous relic. New dangers, mechanics, and rewards await those willing to brave the Ossein Cage—the Fighter’s Guild needs your help!
Team up for a new Trial
You can find more information about the new trial in this deep dive.
Unique Rewards
While adventuring within Solstice, you can earn and unlock a series of new and unique rewards. This includes 16 new Antiquities (with three Mythic items), new item sets (in both the Trial and zone), and a ton of collectibles, ranging from crafting motifs to pets.
Earn unique rewards in Solstice
Even better, all adventurers will receive a 10% experience boost while adventuring in Solstice throughout this entire year!
Purchase Details & Requirements
Access to the Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is included in two editions of the game, the 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition.
Both editions are available for purchase now and feature a whole year’s worth of adventure, including:
- Fallen Banners dungeon pack (now live)[/*]
- Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1(now live on PC/Mac)[/*]
- Feast of Shadows dungeon pack (arriving Q3)[/*]
- Access to the Writhing Wall event (arriving Q4)[/*]
- Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2 (arriving Q4)[/*]
- A unique mount, pet, and memento[/*]
In addition to the above, the 2025 Premium Edition also includes access to the game and ALL of ESO’s previous Chapters. For a full breakdown of everything included in both editions, visit the Content Pass page.
2025 Content Pass
Note that to run ESO on PC/Mac, your machine needs to meet the game's requirements here: PC, Mac.
Getting Started
Once you have access to Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1, you can begin your new adventure in the following ways:
Via Wayshrine
You can teleport directly to the zone by accessing your map, selecting Solstice, and then selecting the automatically unlocked Sunport Docks Wayshrine.
Via the Seasons of the Worm Cult Main Quest
You can have the game lead you to Western Solstice by picking up the storyline’s first main story quest, “The Stirk Fellowship.” You can find it via your Collections menu by navigating to Stories, then New Releases, and finally selecting Solstice.
Get started in Sunport
Note that while the zone features a sequel story to the ESO base game, there are no level or story requirements for jumping into your Seasons of the Worm Cult adventure. You can play with a new or existing character.
Update 46
Releasing alongside the Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is Update 46. A free base-game patch for all ESO players, Update 46 introduces a series of new features, improvements, and fixes.
Subclassing System
With the new Subclassing System, you can mix and match up to two different class skill lines with your existing characters, unlocking new realms of customizability for your builds and playstyles.
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[/previewyoutube] To get started with the Subclassing system, all you need is one character at level 50. You can then pick up the short system quest to begin—build a character uniquely you!
You can learn more about the Subclassing system in this deep dive blog.
Hero’s Return
Been away from Tamriel for a while? The new Hero’s Return system provides tools and guidelines to help get you back into the game and world of ESO as quickly as possible.
Welcome back with Hero’s Return
In addition to a short quest that reminds you of the game’s combat basics, this system also enables the Hero’s Return Golden Pursuits campaign and unique Login Rewards. Put your best foot forward when stepping back into Tamriel’s Second Era!
Furnishing Vault
A new ESO Plus™ benefit, the Furnishing Vault allows you to store up to 500 unique furnishing stacks in a special vault accessible for any of your homes in Tamriel.
Store almost anything in the Furnishing Vault!
All ESO Plus members can acquire this new collectible for free. You can access the Furnishing Vault via the Housing Editor while home decorating or by interacting directly with the item itself.
Console Add-Ons
When Update 46 arrives on consoles June 18, for the first time, Xbox and PlayStation players will enjoy add-on support previously available only to ESO’s PC/Mac players. Note that add-on support will be fully enabled on June 23 (the week after launch) and allow players to download add-ons from within the in-game UI on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 consoles. Only UI add-ons are available.
If you are a console add-on developer, you are invited to upload your creations using the uploader tool—we can’t wait to see how the console community reacts to add-on support!
Additional Changes
Finally, Update 46 also introduces a series of tweaks and improvements to the base-game experience. This includes improvements to the in-game map and better tutorials for the game’s Wayshrine system. Master crafters will also be thrilled to discover they are now awarded Master Writs in stackable envelopes—dramatically saving inventory space!
Patch Notes
These are just some of the highlights of the changes and additions coming to ESO with Update 46. For a full list of absolutely everything you can expect from this base-game patch, check out the Patch Notes.
Don’t forget, aside from the Furnishing Vault (which requires ESO Plus membership), the above Update 46 features are free for all base-game players.
The War Begins
The dreaded Worm Cult has returned, and the people of Solstice need your help. Explore an island paradise, investigate the cult’s mysterious return, and discover the secrets of the Writhing Wall that now divides it all. Are you ready to begin your Seasons of the Worm Cult adventure? Perhaps you’re most looking forward to customizing your builds with the Subclassing system? Share your plans with us via Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook—we’ll see you in Tamriel!
The Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 and Update 46 are now live on PC/Mac and arrive June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Part 1 is part of the 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition, now available for purchase on elderscrollsonline.com.
