The developers of MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online are back with a quick April 2026 survival guide, going over the upcoming events, patches, livestreams and more. Don’t forget, the new month also means more mounts, pets, houses, and other goodies coming to the Crown Store as well!
Jester’s Festival Event (March 25–April 2) – Manage merry mayhem to receive riotous rewards including the One Bad Knight outfit style and loads of Jesters Festival-themed furnishings. Get out there and revel in the ridiculousness!
Season Zero Launch (April 2–July 8) – Exciting adventures and all-new content, free for all ESO players, await with the debut of Season Zero this April, including the Night Market event zone (arriving April 29), the Gold Coast Bazaar, Tamriel Tomes, and more!
2026 Anniversary Jubilee In-Game Event (April 2–April 15) – Grab a slice of cake and celebrate ESO’s birthday while enjoying a 100% XP buff and earning various new and returning rewards, including the Dapper Daredevil outfit style.
April 2026 Dev Updates Livestream (April 9) – Tune in to Twitch.tv/Bethesda on April 9 at 2pm ET, as members of the ESO Dev team return to discuss some of the new changes arriving with Update 50.
Vengeance Campaign (April 20–April 27) – Clash on the battlefields of Cyrodiil to help us test new changes and rulesets during the latest Vengeance Alliance War Campaign. Look out for more details arriving later in April.
Domination Weekend Mini Event (April 22–April 29) – Enjoy a 25% bonus to Alliance Points gained as you compete for supremacy during the Domination Battlegrounds weekend mini event!
Golden Pursuits—Prepare for the Night Market (April 22–April 29) – Bring home a new pet and various other goodies by completing a wide range of activities throughout Tamriel during the first of two Golden Pursuits campaigns running this month!
The Night Market Global Launch (April 29–June 17) – Experience ESO’s very first event zone with the Night Market! Venture to the Oblivion realm of Fargrave, pledge yourself to one of three unique factions, and compete in a gauntlet of PvE challenges to earn various rewards. This new experimental zone will be free and open to all players from April 29 to June 17, so don’t miss out! Keep an eye open for more info on the Night Market later this April.
Golden Pursuits—Welcome to the Night Market (April 29–June 17) – Celebrate the launch of ESO’s first event zone by tackling various Night Market-related activities to unlock bonus rewards, including a shiny new skin, various outfit styles, and a bundle of gold during the Welcome to the Night Market Golden Pursuits campaign!
