Major Elder Scrolls online DLC takes gamers to oblivion in June

Developer ZeniMax Online Studios and publisher Bethesda Softworks have turned to Twitch to reveal the year-long adventure of The Elder Scrolls Online, a series of DLCs that make up the Gates of Oblivion. These expansions introduce new content for players to experience on PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One.

There will be four pieces of DLC sprinkled throughout the year. The first, Flames of Ambition, comes across 8 March for PC and Stadia, and March 16 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Meanwhile, the Blackwood Chapter DLC headliner comes out two months later: June 1 for PC and Stadia, and June 8 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The other two expansions, an Unexpected Dungeon Pack and an Unexpected Story area, launch into Q3 and T4, respectively. The exact release dates have not been stamped.

The Flames of Ambition launches the Gates of Oblivion adventure. The expansion introduces two new PvE dungeons – Black Drake Villa and The Cauldron – which require players to attack a shrine belonging to the Deadric Prince Mehrunes Dagon to find a tome before it is destroyed. Players will be joined by familiar faces, including newcomer Eveli Sharp-Arrow and recurring character Dremora Lyranth, and will be able to unlock new gear and collectibles.

The Blackwood Chapter is central to the Gates of Oblivion adventure and it comes with a number of additions, such as a new zone, quests, game mechanics, and quality of life improvements. Lasting over 30 hours, the expansion offers an all-new story chapter that players can experience on their own or with an NPC ally through the new Companions system.

With companions, players can recruit, travel with, and fight alongside an NPC who will have their own unique personality. These allies can join players on most adventures, level up, and use custom gear and abilities to help while roaming Tamriel.

As for the story, the Blackwood Chapter takes players to several familiar locations, including the Imperial City of Leyawiin first seen in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The main storyline asks players to uncover a conspiracy theory orchestrated by the Daedric Prince. There’s also tons of new gear to collect, side quests to take on, and world events to participate in.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood is now available for pre-order and comes with unlocks, such as an outfit, pet, experience scrolls, treasure maps, and an Iron Atronach crate filled with other in-game items. The Blackwood Chapter can be found in a few editions that only feature the expansion itself or the expansion, the base game, and previously released chapters. Conversely, players who already own all of The Elder Scrolls Online content can purchase the Blackwood Upgrade Edition to participate in Gates of Oblivion.