The Elder Scrolls Online Heads To Morrowind On June 6th

It seems that the rumors were right; The Elder Scrolls Online will be getting a Vvardenfell expansion entitled "The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind" on June 6th. But the expansion may be a bit larger in scale than we all realized. You see, the Morrowind expansion's Vvardenfell will be "the largest zone added to The Elder Scrolls Online since launch." It is such a large expansion, in fact, that it will cost $39.99 at launch and will not be given to players for free with ESO Plus.

The story of The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will take place around 700 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Players familiar with Morrowind will get to experience "iconic locations, characters, and storylines" in the MMO.

The one sentence description of the story is as follows.

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.

Morrowind is also bringing with it a new class: the Warden. The Warden will be the first class to be introduced to The Elder Scrolls Online since it launched in 2014. Like the game's other classes, players will have the freedom to build the class however they want. They will also gain access to "a devastating new combat ally," the War Bear, which will be a Warden-exclusive summon/pet-type creature.

A new PvP mode called "Battlegrounds" will also be introduced in Morrowind. Players will be able to head to the Ashlands where they will take part in "intense 4v4v4 battles in arena-like environments."

As has been done with many other MMORPG expansions, there will be several options available when purchasing the new Morrowind expansion. You can find more information about the various editions on the official pre-order page, but I am also including the text from the press release below.

• Standard Edition ($59.99): Includes The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind as well as The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.

• Upgrade Edition ($39.99): Existing players can upgrade their current game to unlock the new The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind content.

• Digital Collector’s Edition ($79.99): New players can grab this special collection of in-game bonuses by purchasing digitally:

  • Collector’s Edition Grey Bear – An exclusive grey War Bear for use while playing as the Warden.

  • Armored War Horse – Players can charge into battle atop this steed clad in armor fashioned with ancient Dwarven plate.

  • Dwarven Spider Pet – A personal Dwarven Spider is ready for adventure through Vvardenfell.

  • Morag Tong Converter – Players can flaunt their commitment to the assassins by customizing their gear with the distinct style of the Morag Tong.

  • Character Emotes – Celebrate victory in the battlegrounds with this bundle of exclusive emotes.

  • Includes all in-game rewards contained in the Pre-Order Bonus “Discovery Pack.”

  • Includes The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.

• Digital Collector’s Upgrade ($59.99): Existing players who only need an upgrade can grab all the digital goodies from the Digital Collector’s Edition with the Digital Collector’s Upgrade.

• Collector’s Edition ($99.99): The ultimate fan of The Elder Scrolls Online can grab the Collector’s Edition, which contains everything included in the Digital Collector’s Edition, as well as:

  • Dwarven Colossus Statue – Recreated with the help of sacred Dwarven texts, this 12” tall replica of the Colossus that starred in the announcement trailer stands ready to defend treasures.

  • 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.

  • Map of Morrowind – Players can chart adventures throughout Vvardenfell with this handy map at their side.

  • Exclusive Game Case – A limited edition metallic case bearing the marks of Vivec and the Tribunal.

  • Includes all in-game rewards contained in the Pre-Order Bonus “Discovery Pack.”

  • Includes The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.

• PRE-ORDER BONUS -- THE DISCOVERY PACK: Fans who pre-order The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will be rewarded with a collection of exclusive in-game bonuses, including:

  • 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.