ESO’s August 2026 Survival Guide

Aromatic awards await as you quest with Sheogorath and complete activities this August!

Golden Pursuits—Sheogorath Takes a Holiday (July 29–August 12)
Sheogorath’s own Golden Pursuits campaign continues! Complete Golden Pursuits activities (primarily by playing the new Sheogorath questline) to earn gold, armor, and a unique customized action themed after the Daedric Prince himself.

Complete Uncle Sheo’s quests to unlock new rewards

Bethesda’s 40th Anniversary Reward (July 30-August 13)
There’s still time to claim the Bethesda 40th Anniversary reward! Enter the code Bethesda40 to unlock 2,000 Trade Bars (sent directly to your in-game mail). This code will only work during the promotion window, so don’t hesitate to claim it ASAP!

Bethesda’s 40th Anniversary Sale (July 30-August 13)
If you’re interested in taking your first steps into Tamriel’s Second Era or would like to upgrade your version of ESO, you can pick up the game on sale as part of Bethesda’s birthday celebrations. Note that sale details will differ based on platform and product, so check out this blog for all the details.

Celebrate and save with us!

Update 51 on PTS1 (Public Test Server) (August 3)

Help us test future Season One and Season Two content on the PC/Mac Public Test Server. Put new solo content and in-game events through their paces and look ahead at some of the adventures to come.

Whitestrake’s Mayhem Event (August 5-12)
Clash with your fellow players in Cyrodiil, the Imperial City, and Battlegrounds to earn bonus Alliance Points, Experience Points, and Tel Var Stones. Fragments of the Colovian War Torte recipe are also up for grabs—go bring honor to the Star-Made Knight! Note that this event no longer grants Trade Bars.

Deathmatch Battleground Spotlight (August 19-26)
August’s PvP action continues deeper into the month with a Battlegrounds Spotlight mini event. Earn bonus XP and AP as your team goes straight for the kill in the Deathmatch game mode!

Golden Pursuits—Straight to the Crate (August 20-September 17)
If you enjoy a cheeky Crown Crate or two, you’ll love this new Straight to the Crate Golden Pursuits campaign. Complete a wide variety of activities and you can earn up to 20 free crates by the campaign’s end. Look for more info regarding this campaign when it kicks off on August 20.

Earn up to 20 Crown Crates!

 An August Month

Whether you’re escorting a Daedric Prince or battling your fellow players, this August brings a ton of new (and ongoing) reasons to log in and play. What are your plans for this month’s time in Tamriel? How are you enjoying Season One thus far? Let us know via Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.