The Elder Scrolls Online does a great job of promoting this type of gameplay by giving you access to maps across all of Tamriel. Sure, there’s the main storyline I’ll eventually follow, but straying off the beaten path is what makes these open-world games worth playing.

One of the main reasons I love the Elder Scrolls games is the sheer amount of exploration to be done. While ESO can be too easy at times, it’s a wonderful addition to the series. Whether you want to play solo or in a group, you have plenty of options. Even if you manage to finish all of the solo quests, the developer (Zenimax Studios) is still releasing additional updates.Īdditionally, as an online game, ESO offers the ability to play with friends or even strangers without forcing you to do so. With seemingly endless quests, exploration, and lore, it’s a great way to enjoy new Elder Scrolls content. ESO offers something more, and a lot of it. Though Skyrim is still worth playing in 2021, there are only so many hours you can log into that game before it starts to become repetitive - even now that the Anniversary Edition is out. All-in-all, it’s a great title to play while we wait for The Elder Scrolls VI. And while it is an online game, most of the quests and fights can be taken on solo. The game itself isn’t exactly like Skyrim or Oblivion, but it makes up for it by allowing you to travel all over Tamriel. The Elder Scrolls Online is definitely worth playing in 2021. Years later, however, I’ve found myself finally giving in and loving every minute of it. I love most games like Skyrim, but the idea of an MMORPG version of The Elder Scrolls games didn’t sit right with me. When Elder Scrolls Online first came out back in 2014, I didn’t want anything to do with it.

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