The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Announced

Morrowind is one of those names that have a certain weight to them. Even people who have never played the third installment in The Elder Scrolls series heard all about how many long-time fans consider it to be the best. Capitalizing on this, Bethesda Softworks has announced that the next expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online will take place on the Morrowind’s island of Vvardenfell. This expansion that boasts over 30 hours of main story content will go live globally on June 6, 2017 across the platforms. The price is set at $59.99 for the Standard Edition while upgrading the base game you already own will cost you $39.99. The announcement trailer:

And here’s a gist of what you can expect from your return to Morrowind:

A NEW ELDER SCROLLS CHAPTER FOR EVERYONE
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind redefines the traditional MMO expansion by delivering vast new content and features that are equally accessible and fun for both existing and new ESO players.

• New Players: New players can jump into The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind and start a new character without having to complete any previous ESO content. And, since the original ESO game is included with The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind, new players will have instant access to hundreds of hours of additional adventures throughout Tamriel.
• Existing Players: ESO veterans will be able to upgrade and immediately journey to Vvardenfell to start the new epic adventure. With the power of October’s One Tamriel update, existing players will find level-appropriate content from the moment they step onto the island of Vvardenfell, regardless of level. Existing players can also choose to create a new character and begin anew.
• Haven’t played ESO in a while? The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is a great chance to jump back in with your existing characters, or with a completely new one. Because ESO has no required subscription, you can just reinstall the game, log in, and start playing again.

RETURN TO MORROWIND
Vvardenfell is the largest zone added to The Elder Scrolls Online since launch and utilizes the same geographic footprint as The Elder Scrolls III, including all key points of interest from the classic game. Players will embark on a dangerous journey through legendary locales in Vvardenfell, 700 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls III, from the docks of Seyda Neen, to the volcanic Ashlands, to dense, mushroom-filled forests, and through the glory of Vivec City, still under construction in this time period.

NEW CLASS – THE WARDEN
Players will harness nature-based magic to master the powerful new character class – The Warden. The Warden is the first new class since launch of ESO and true to ESO and the Elder Scrolls franchise, the player will have the freedom to select from a number of abilities that enable a variety of play styles. The Warden also introduces a devastating new combat ally – the War Bear – a ferocious fighter will stay by the Warden’s side through the most intense battles.

AN INCREDIBLE ELDER SCROLLS STORY
Set roughly 700 years prior to the events of The Elder Scrolls III, The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will take gamers on a sweeping adventure through the legendary Vvardenfell, featuring iconic locations, characters, and storylines that will instill nostalgia with longtime Elder Scrolls fans and extend ESO’s narrative into a new chapter. Morrowind is in dire peril and it’s up to player heroes to help Vivec, the legendary warrior-poet and Guardian of Vvardenfell, solve the mystery of his mysterious illness, regain his strength – and save the world from ultimate destruction.

NEW PvP MODE — BATTLEGROUNDS
The Elder Scrolls Online is renowned for open world PvP battles, pitting hundreds of players in a massive battle for supremacy in Cyrodiil. The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will introduce a new PvP mode – Battlegrounds – intense 4v4v4 battles in arena-like environments. Players take the battle to the Ashlands to claim their place among the fiercest and most accomplished combat veterans in Tamriel.

Pre-orders are now open through the official Bethesda store with a slew of various editions and upgrade schemes. Most notable is the Collector’s Edition that goes for a full $100.00 and includes the following:

Created for the ultimate fan of the acclaimed series, The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Collector’s Edition includes the Discovery Pack, all premium edition digital content, and truly unique collectibles.

• NARYU’S JOURNAL – A full-color, large-format book chronicling Morag Tong assassin Naryu’s pursuit of a conspiracy across Tamriel. Illustrated with a broad array of concept art.
• DWARVEN COLOSSUS STATUE – Recreated with the help of sacred Dwarven texts, this 12″ tall replica of the Colossus which starred in the announcement trailer and in Naryu’s Journal, stands ready to defend your treasures.
• MAP OF MORROWIND – Chart your adventures throughout Vvardenfell with this handy map at your side.
• EXCLUSIVE GAME CASE – Hold your game in style with this limited edition metallic case bearing the marks of Vivec and the Tribunal.

(This product is only available to the USA.)

The aforementioned Discovery Pack is the stuff you get for pre-ordering. It consists of:

• Exclusive Warden Costume – An exclusive costume available for all classes that matches the Warden’s outfit as seen in the announcement trailer.
• Dwarven War Dog Pet – A unique armored non-combat in-game pet.
• Treasure Maps – Maps detailing the location of Vvardenfell’s greatest rewards.
• Dwarven Crown Crate – A special Crown Crate with a chance to contain Dwarven-themed mounts, pets, costumes, and more.
• Experience Scrolls – Advance through Vvardenfell gaining 50% more experience points for two hours.