Elder Scrolls Online Launches New Subclasses After Fan Demand

The Elder Scrolls Online has finally introduced its most anticipated feature—player-requested subclasses—after years of community demand. Here’s everything you need to know about this game-changing update and what’s next for ESO.

Elder Scrolls Online’s Major Announcements

3,000+ Customizable Skill Line Combinations

Marking its 10th anniversary, The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is rolling out groundbreaking updates, as revealed during the ESO Direct 2025 event on April 10. The highlight? A long-awaited subclass system, finally addressing player requests after a decade.

For years, ESO players faced a major pain point: each new skill tree required creating fresh characters to access content. Now, Zenimax Online Studios is solving this with subclasses, letting players customize skill lines without rerolling. Simply reach Level 50 to unlock hybrid builds—keeping one core skill line while swapping two others across six available classes. This creates over 3,000 viable playstyles.

Game Director Rich Lambert confirmed rigorous testing balanced the system: "Power levels may shift, but we’re confident in this design’s health for ESO’s future."

Seasons of the Worm Cult: A Storyline 10 Years in the Making

ZeniMax is adopting seasonal content models for greater flexibility. Studio Director Matt Firor explained: "This shift lets us experiment with storytelling while introducing fresh mechanics—all delivered at a pace that maintains quality."

The debut season, Seasons of the Worm Cult, continues ESO’s original Molag Bal narrative with the new Isle of Solstice zone. Players will confront the resurgent Worm Cult in this year-long saga, though future seasons will run 3-6 months. Developers teased revisiting past plots—including a Dark Brotherhood-themed season—through "Remix" updates.

2025 Content Pass & Premium Edition Revealed

Following its April 11 Twitter announcement, ESO unveiled two new bundles:

　●　Fallen Banners dungeon pack - Available now
　●　Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 - June 2 (PC/Mac), June 18 (consoles)
　●　The Writhing Wall event - Late 2025
　●　Feast of Shadows dungeons - Q3 2025
　●　Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2 - Q4 2025

Both editions include exclusive collectibles:

　●　Skulltooth Coastal Durzog mount
　●　Golden Eagle pet
　●　Meridia’s Light memento

Early purchasers (before May 7) earn bonus rewards like the Mages Guild Recall action, plus:

　●　10-Year Lion Guard Steed
　●　Anniversary Mudcrab pet
　●　Shell-Tide Beach emotes

The Premium Edition additionally unlocks all past Chapters (Morrowind to Gold Road) and Classes (including Warden, Necromancer, Arcanist). This celebration of ESO’s decade-long legacy reinforces its commitment to expanding Tamriel’s lore while welcoming new adventurers. Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.