After a decade of rich content in *The Elder Scrolls Online* (*ESO*), keeping track of the sequence of expansions and DLCs can be daunting. This comprehensive guide will outline all the releases in chronological order and provide guidance on where to start before diving into the upcoming Gold Road expansion.
All ESO Expansions & DLC in Order
The journey of *ESO* expansions began with the Imperial City in August 2015, marking the first true DLC. The introduction of annual Chapters started with Morrowind in 2017, evolving the content model that continues to change. Below is the complete list of all expansions and DLCs released since 2015:
- Imperial City (August 2015) – Introduces a PvP Zone, White Gold Tower, and Imperial City Prison.
- Orsinium (November 2015) – The first major zone expansion, adding Wrothgar.
- Thieves Guild (March 2016) – Adds a new skill line, Hew’s Bane zone, and a faction story.
- Dark Brotherhood (May 2016) – Introduces a new skill line, Gold Coast zone, and a faction story.
- Shadows of the Hist (August 2016) – A dungeon DLC featuring Ruins of Mazzatun and Cradle of Shadows.
- Morrowind (June 2017) – The inaugural Chapter expansion, adding the Warden Class, Vvardenfell zone, and Halls of Fabrication Trial.
- Horns of the Reach (August 2017) – A dungeon DLC including Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold.
- Clockwork City (October 2017) – A zone DLC with the Asylum Sanctorium Trial.
- Dragon Bones (February 2018) – A dungeon DLC featuring Scalecaller Peak and Fang Lair.
- Summerset (June 2018) – A Chapter expansion with the Summerset zone, Psijic Order skill line, and Cloudrest Trial.
- Wolfhunter (August 2018) – A dungeon DLC with Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices.
- Murkmire (October 2018) – A zone DLC introducing Murkmire.
- Wrathstone (February 2019) – A dungeon DLC featuring Depths of Malatar and Frostvault.
- Elsweyr (May 2019) – The first Chapter expansion in the year-long story cycle, adding Northern Elsweyr, the Necromancer Class, and the Sunspire Trial.
- Scalebreaker (August 2019) – A dungeon DLC including Lair of Maarselok and Moongrave Fane.
- Dragonhold (October 2019) – A zone DLC adding Southern Elsweyr, concluding the year of the dragon.
- Harrowstorm (February 2020) – A dungeon DLC featuring Icereach and Unhallowed Grave.
- Greymoor (May 2020) – A Chapter expansion adding Western Skyrim, the Scrying skill line, and the Kyne’s Aegis Trial.
- Stonethorn (August 2020) – A dungeon DLC including Stone Garden and Castle Thorn.
- Markarth (November 2020) – A zone DLC adding The Reach, concluding the Skyrim year.
- Flames of Ambition (March 2021) – A dungeon DLC featuring The Cauldron and Black Drake Villa.
- Blackwood (June 2021) – A Chapter expansion adding the Blackwood zone, a Companions system, and the Rockgrove Trial.
- Waking Flame (August 2021) – A dungeon DLC including Red Petal Bastion and The Dread Cellar.
- Deadlands (November 2021) – A zone DLC introducing the Deadlands and Fargrave, ending the Gates of Oblivion story.
- Ascending Tide (March 2022) – A dungeon DLC including Coral Aerie and Shipwright’s Regret.
- High Isle (June 2022) – A Chapter expansion adding High Isle, the Tales of Tribute card game, and the Dreadsail Reef dungeon.
- Lost Depths (August 2022) – A dungeon DLC including Graven Deep and Earthen Root Enclave.
- Firesong (November 2022) – A zone DLC introducing Galen, the final content drop in year-long stories.
- Scribes of Fate (March 2023) – A dungeon DLC including Scrivener’s Hall and Bal Sunnar.
- Necrom (June 2023) – A Chapter expansion adding the Telvanni Peninsula and Apocrypha, with a story spanning multiple Chapters, introducing the Arcanist class and the Sanity’s Edge Trial.
- Infinite Archive (November 2023) – A free DLC adding an unlimited round-based dungeon to ESO.
- Scions of Ithelia (March 2024) – A dungeon DLC including Bedlam Veil and Oathsworn Pit.
- Gold Road (June 2024) – A Chapter expansion continuing the story of Necrom and introducing Spell Crafting.
While many expansions and DLCs in *ESO* are structured into year-long cycles, you don't need to play them all sequentially to understand the narrative leading to Gold Road. To stay current, ensure you complete the Necrom Chapter and its associated dungeon DLC to grasp the full context.
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