The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Expansion Launches in June - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 25 January 2023 / 2,423 Views

Publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer ZeniMax Online Studios during the Xbox Developer_Direct today announced The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom expansion will launch for PC on June 5, and for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on June 20.

View the cinematic announcement trailer below:

Read details on the expansion below:

Begin a unique adventure filled with the unparalleled storytelling and deep lore of The Elder Scrolls. Journey to Tamriel—a living, breathing, fantasy universe of magnitude, where your choices shape your experience. Battle, loot, craft, steal or role-play as an archer, mage, merchant, scholar, or warrior. Play solo or with friends and combine equipment and abilities to suit your own play style. No game subscription required—buy once, play anytime.

Unlock the New Class

Become empowered by the secrets of Apocrypha and the forbidden knowledge of Hermaeus Mora. The Arcanist is a powerful new Class capable of destructive, restorative, or defensive magic by channelling the arcane, ancient runes, and lost tomes of power.

All-New Zones

Explore the Telvanni Peninsula, home of colossal mushrooms, arcane magic, rocky spires and the capital city of Necrom, additionally, behold the forbidden books of the endless library of Apocrypha.

A Cosmic Story

The Prince of Fate holds secrets too dangerous for mortals or Daedra to comprehend. Now hidden yet turbulent powers threaten Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha and if the Daedric Prince’s secret is uncovered, it could unravel all of reality.

New Warden and Arcanist Class Companions

Two new allies seek grand quests and glory! Unlock the Arcanist-power-wielding Redguard and Argonian Warden Companions to battle by your side and keep you company on your journey across Tamriel.

Collection

Pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Necrom or The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom to get instant access to all major Chapter zones, biomes and quest arcs from across Tamriel. The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Necrom and The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom includes the base game, “Necrom” and all previous Chapters, as below (plus Deluxe items for those who get the The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom).

Necrom (NEW for 2023, unlocks in June)
Unlocks instantly:
- High Isle
- Blackwood
- Greymoor
- Elsweyr
- Summerset
- Morrowind
- Base game

Those who pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Necrom or The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Necrom will receive the “Necrom” chapter—or “Necrom” chapter and Deluxe items, respectively—these versions do not include the previous Chapters or the base game.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.