Since the arrival of the Xbox Series X andPlayStation 5last year, several previous-generation games have announced enhanced ports coming to Sony and Microsoft’s upgraded hardware. One of the biggest games slated to make the leap isThe Elder Scrolls Online, with the immensely popular MMO revealed to be hitting the latest platforms on June 8.
Today, Bethesda opted to give players an insight into the changes coming toThe Elder ScrollsOnline’snext-generation ports, highlighting several visual touch-ups and technical upgrades that will feature in its “Console Enhanced” update. The footage shows off small but striking changes to the game, confirming that it will offer a visually rich experience that runs better than ever.
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The promo focuses on illuminating the changes between playing on Xbox One and Xbox Series X, highlighting that the latest version will come loaded with enhanced reflections, advanced lighting, improved shadows, and “unlocked” textures. The scenic shots used to accentuate these changes make it clear thatThe Elder Scrolls Online’sadditions will stand out, with a picturesque river reflecting rays of sunlight and a quiet courtyard being cloaked in realistic shadows.
Of course, it won’t just be visual tweaks coming in the next-generation update, with the trailer also highlighting the addition of fidelity and performance modes.A Console Enhanced breakdown onThe Elder Scrolls Onlinewebsite last month confirmed that Performance Mode will feature 60 FPS, while Fidelity Mode will presumably trade the upped frame rate for prettier visuals. The trailer also highlights improvements to the game’s anti-aliasing, upgrades to its ambient occlusion, and improvements to its SSGI.
It’s a good time for these enhancements too, with ZeniMax Online Studios currently in the process of developing the game’s next big add-on:The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood.The DLC will bring players back to one ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’smost iconic locations, with Blackwood acting as a fun callback for fans as well as a massive open-world filled with new content. Players will be able to explore the marshy location while enjoying fresh side missions, dungeons, and a quest line including Daedric enemies and The Prince of Destruction himself, Mehrunes Dagon.
It looks to be a significant slice of MMO action and a must-play forElder Scrollsaficionados, launching for console players alongside thenext-generation updateon June 8. PC and Stadia players will be able to play it a little earlier, with it hitting both platforms on June 1.
The Elder Scrolls Onlineis available now on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S ports launching on June 8.
