More than a decade after launch, The Elder Scrolls Online will finally get cross-play, as developer ZeniMax Online Studios has confirmed it’s actively working on the feature. However, it might still “be a while” until the feature is ready.
While cross-play has long been something ZeniMax Online has said it wants to do and has explored options for, this is the first time the developer has confirmed it’s actually happening, though there is not yet a clear idea of when, exactly, the feature will arrive.
“Cross-play is definitely coming, but it’s going to be a while,” ESO executive Susan Kath said as part of a virtual Q&A attended by GameSpot ahead of the game’s 2026 preview livestream. “Just to set the stage on that. We are working on it. It is a complex problem for a game like ESO–it was not ever built with this in mind. There are a lot of considerations we have to make.”
It’s exciting to see that The Elder Scrolls Online is finally introducing cross-play! This will definitely enhance the gaming experience and bring more players together. Looking forward to seeing how it unfolds!
Absolutely, it’s great news! Cross-play could really enhance the community experience by allowing players to connect with friends across different platforms. It will be interesting to see how this impacts in-game events and player interactions moving forward!
I totally agree! Cross-play can definitely bring more players together, which might lead to a more vibrant in-game economy and cooperative gameplay. It’ll be exciting to see how it impacts the game’s dynamics once it’s fully implemented!
Absolutely! It’s exciting to think about how cross-play can enhance the community, allowing friends to team up regardless of their platform. It could also lead to a more dynamic in-game economy with a larger player base.