What is The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited?
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Q.What is The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited?
A.The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is the buy-to-play edition of ESO that removed the mandatory monthly subscription, letting players buy the base game once and play, with an optional ESO Plus for DLC access and crowns.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is the buy-to-play edition of The Elder Scrolls Online that replaced the original subscription model in 2015. Players purchase the base game once and can play without a recurring monthly fee, while an optional ESO Plus subscription provides access to all DLC game packs, monthly crowns, and other bonuses. This shift was announced in January 2015 and began rolling out for PC/Mac on March 17, 2015, with console releases on June 9, 2015. Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited noted the subscription-free upgrade, and official details on ESO Plus outline the specific benefits players receive while subscribed. PlayStation Blog - Tamriel Unlimited launches on PS4 also covers the console timing and the new premium membership.
Key points include: - One-time game purchase required for base ESO, with no mandatory subscription to play (ESO Plus is optional). - ESO Plus members gain full access to all current DLC packs, 1650 crowns per month, and bonuses to XP, gold, and crafting, along with storage and housing perks. ESO Plus benefits - The Crown Store remains the in-game shop for cosmetics and convenience items; accessing DLC via ESO Plus is separate from buying DLC packs individually. ESO Plus details
Today, Tamriel Unlimited continues as the base edition of ESO, with ongoing content updates and expansions sold separately or via ESO Plus; newer content passes (like the 2025 Content Pass) are separate products. PlayStation Blog - Tamriel Unlimited launches on PS4 and the 2025 Content Pass FAQ clarify these arrangements.
