Big things are happening in ESO this April, including the launch of Season Zero and the Night Market event zone, along with two new Golden Pursuits campaigns, in-game events, and more!
Jester’s Festival Event (March 25–April 2)
Manage merry mayhem to receive riotous rewards including the One Bad Knight outfit style and loads of Jesters Festival-themed furnishings. Get out there and revel in the ridiculousness!
Season Zero Launch (April 2–July 8)
Exciting adventures and all-new content, free for all ESO players, await with the debut of Season Zero this April, including the Night Market event zone (arriving April 29), the Gold Coast Bazaar, Tamriel Tomes, and more!
2026 Anniversary Jubilee In-Game Event (April 2–April 15)
Grab a slice of cake and celebrate ESO’s birthday while enjoying a 100% XP buff and earning various new and returning rewards, including the Dapper Daredevil outfit style. Learn more about this event here!
April 2026 Dev Updates Livestream (April 9)
Tune in to Twitch.tv/Bethesda on April 9 at 2pm ET, as members of the ESO Dev team return to discuss some of the new changes arriving with Update 50, and coming to the PTS next week.
Update 50 Public Test Server Update (April 13)
Get your first look at the upcoming changes and additions coming to ESO, and feel free to lend a hand by helping us test future content during the Update 50 PTS window!
Vengeance Campaign (April 20–April 27)
Clash on the battlefields of Cyrodiil to help us test new changes and rulesets during the latest Vengeance Alliance War Campaign. Look out for more details arriving later in April.
Domination Weekend Mini Event (April 22–April 29)
Enjoy a 25% bonus to Alliance Points gained as you compete for supremacy during the Domination Battlegrounds weekend mini event!
Golden Pursuits—Prepare for the Night Market (April 22–April 29)
Bring home a new pet and various other goodies by completing a wide range of activities throughout Tamriel during the first of two Golden Pursuits campaigns running this month!
The Night Market Global Launch (April 29–June 17)
Experience ESO’s very first event zone with the Night Market! Venture to the Oblivion realm of Fargrave, pledge yourself to one of three unique factions, and compete in a gauntlet of PvE challenges to earn various rewards. This new experimental zone will be free and open to all players from April 29 to June 17, so don’t miss out! Keep an eye open for more info on the Night Market later this April.
Golden Pursuits—Welcome to the Night Market (April 29–June 17)
Celebrate the launch of ESO’s first event zone by tackling various Night Market-related activities to unlock bonus rewards, including a shiny new skin, various outfit styles, and a bundle of gold during the Welcome to the Night Market Golden Pursuits campaign!
Prepare for the Night Market
In addition, Trade Bars, a unique new currency that you can spend in the Gold Coast Bazaar store, will be available to redeem as Twitch Drops when tuning into ESO livestreams starting April 2, 2026. Be sure to keep an eye out for any livestream announcements coming later this month!
There’s so much to look forward to just around the corner, including the launch of Season Zero, Night Market, ESO’s anniversary, and more! With such a packed month of content arriving this April, what are you most excited to dive into? Let us know via Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
