What's it like playing The Elder Scrolls Online on PS5?
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Q.What's it like playing The Elder Scrolls Online on PS5?
A.PS5 delivers a smoother, more immersive ESO experience with a choice of 60fps performance or 4K fidelity, plus a rich 2025 Worm Cult expansion that arrives on console with the rest of Tamriel.
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Playing The Elder Scrolls Online on PS5 feels noticeably smoother and crisper thanks to the Console Enhanced upgrade. You can run in Performance Mode for 60 FPS at 1440p or in Fidelity Mode for native 4K at 30 FPS, which makes large-scale battles feel more responsive and dramatically reduces loading times and draw distance limitations compared to PS4. The PS5 build also takes advantage of DualSense haptics and trigger effects, adding tactile feedback to spellcasting and melee swings. Upgrading to Console Enhanced on PS5 is a free upgrade from the PS4 version; switch versions in the PSN store to enjoy the enhanced experience. Gamespot PlayStation Store Console Enhanced upgrade guide.
With the 2025 Content Pass, ESO fans on PS5 get Seasons of the Worm Cult, which expands the base story with Solstice and the Writhing Wall event as a world-spanning arc. This year-long update includes multiple parts—two dungeon packs, a two-part story, and a brand-new zone—so PS5 players join PC players in a shared, evolving Tamriel. If you want a quick overview, the Season of the Worm Cult arc and Solstice activity are highlighted in Sony’s blog and the Epic Games Store page for the 2025 pass. PlayStation Blog Epic Games Store.
