Elder Scrolls Online Introduces Subclasses and New Content in 2025 Update

Elder Scrolls Online unveils a highly anticipated subclass system, fulfilling years of fan requests. Discover how it works and what’s next for the game.

Elder Scrolls Online 2025 Updates Unveiled

Thousands of Skill Line Combinations

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is rolling out major updates, as announced during the ESO Direct 2025 on April 10. The standout feature is the introduction of subclasses, long requested by the community.

Previously, new skill trees forced players to restart characters to access fresh content, a frustration in the MMO space. Now, subclasses let players blend skill lines without starting over.

Upon reaching level 50, players can keep one skill line from their base class and swap two others from any of the six available classes, unlocking over 3,000 unique combinations to tailor their playstyle.

Game Director Rich Lambert expressed confidence in the feature, noting extensive testing ensures balance, even with expected power level increases. He stated the team is “comfortable with the current balance.”

Seasons of the Worm Cult Arrives

ZeniMax Online is shifting to a seasonal content model, allowing more experimental releases, according to Studio Director Matt Firor. This approach aims to diversify gameplay and address player feedback more dynamically.

Firor explained, “We’re committed to compelling stories while introducing fresh ideas and systems, with a new release cadence that expands our creative scope and variety.”

The new chapter, Seasons of the Worm Cult, continues the Molag Bal storyline from a decade ago. Set in the new Isle of Solstice zone, players will confront the return of the Worm Cult.

Producer Susan Kath noted that while this season spans most of 2025, future seasons will last three to six months. ZeniMax also plans “remix” seasons to revisit past storylines, with a Dark Brotherhood-themed season teased for the future.

2025 Content Pass and Premium Edition Details

On April 11, ESO announced via Twitter (X) a new 2025 Content Pass and Premium Edition, bundling past and upcoming content. The pass includes:

　●　Fallen Banners dungeon pack - Available now
　●　Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 - June 2 for PC/Mac, June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation
　●　The Writhing Wall in-game event - Q3/4 2025
　●　Feast of Shadows dungeon pack - Q3 2025
　●　Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2 - Q4 2025

Both editions offer exclusive collectibles:

　●　Skulltooth Coastal Durzog mount
　●　Golden Eagle pet
　●　Remnant of Meridia’s Light memento

These items unlock with Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 in June.

Early purchase rewards, available until May 7, include the Mages Guild Recall action. Additional rewards, available until June 2 for PC and June 18 for consoles, include:

　●　10-Year Lion Guard Steed mount
　●　10-Year Anniversary Mudcrab pet
　●　Shell-Tide Beach emote pack

The Premium Edition also grants access to all prior ESO Chapters (Morrowind to Gold Road) and classes (base-game, Warden, Necromancer, and Arcanist).

Marking a decade of storytelling, ESO continues to enrich its lore and community. Plans to revisit unresolved storylines promise deeper narratives. Elder Scrolls Online is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.