ESO’s July 2026 Survival Guide

Prepare for brand-new adventures and more with the arrival of Season One this July!

Golden Pursuits—A New Challenge Arises (June 18–July 7)

Celebrate the new Challenge Difficulty system as this Golden Pursuits campaign continues into the new month. Complete various activities while using the system to earn a bounty of in-game currencies and some Crown Crates.

Zeal of Zenithar Event (June 24–July 8)
Show your dedication to the God of Commerce and make some extra coin during the Zeal of Zenithar in-game event. Put in the work and you’ll earn pages for the Battlefield Provisioner outfit style and more!

Season One Launch (July 8–October 21)
Travel to Glenumbra to join forces with the Thieves Guild, tour Tamriel alongside the Prince of Madness, and cross swords with scallywag pirates on the high seas with the launch of Season One this July.

Experience all-new content, including challenging trials, special daily story quests, tons of free and premium rewards available in Season One’s Tamriel Tome, and more! Note that Season One’s major releases will go live throughout the Season, so keep an eye out for a launch blog with all the details soon.

ESO Tavern 2026 (July 10–July 12)
Starting July 10 at 5PM CEST, Castle Ludwigstein in Hesse, Germany, opens its gates to the #ESOFam for this year’s ESO Tavern! Join players and devs alike in socializing, swapping tales of your adventures in Tamriel, and enjoying fun ESO-themed activities.

Crazy King Battleground Weekend (July 22–July 29)
Compete for dominance in chaotic matches of Crazy King to earn increased Alliance Point rewards, from July 22 to July 29. Seize victory!

Elder Scrolls at Gaming Community Expo (GCX) 2026 (July 24–July 25)
GCX returns to Universal Orlando Resort from July 24 to July 25. During that period, you can enjoy a fan-run experience hosted by MrsNineTales, Nine_Tale_Fox, and the Adventurers Guild of Giving, as well as a special dev and community panel you won’t want to miss!

New Storyline—Sheogorath Tours Tamriel (July 29)
Sheogorath seeks a traveling companion for his mortal holiday, which includes a visit to the Annual Artisan Cheese Festival to help procure and taste all the most exotic cheeses from across Tamriel. Will you join the Sovereign of the Shivering Isles on his holiday? Chaos and madness abound during this new six-part storyline!

Golden Pursuits—Sheogorath Takes a Holiday (July 29–August 12)
Further rewards await those participating in Sheogorath's cheesy excursion. Complete various Golden Pursuits activities to earn gold, armor, and a unique customized action themed after Sheogorath himself!

Dev Updates Livestream (TBD)
Look out for our next Dev Updates livestream, tentatively planned for the second half of July. Further details, including the show’s date and time and special guests, will be announced in the not-too-distant future.

Thieves & Cheese!

There’s so much to look forward to this July, both in and out of Tamriel, including Season One, a brand-new Tamriel Tome, in-person events, and more!

Are you ready to team up with the Thieves Guild to establish a presence in Glenumbra, or are you more interested in touring for cheese alongside Sheogorath? Or perhaps what’s got you most excited is all our in-person get-togethers happening later this month? Let us know what you’re looking forward to this July via Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.