Coming Back Guide to ESO - Returning Players

This is the guide for players returning to ESO! If you are coming back to ESO, then this is your guide. Read it now to find out which major updates happened to the game in the past years!

Table of contents

46 Chapters

High Isle

Chapter 35 / 46

High Isle Chapter

Released June 6th 2022

The High Isle" Chapter, released in June 2022, was the cornerstone of the "Legacy of the Bretons" year-long saga. It transported players to the stunning, never-before-seen archipelago of the Systres, a collection of islands west of mainland Tamriel, steeped in the knightly traditions and courtly intrigue of the Breton people. This Chapter moved away from the Daedric threats of previous years to focus on a more grounded, political thriller, centered around a peace conference and a shadowy organization determined to disrupt it.

Key Features added in the High Isle Chapter

The High Isle zone features the usual points of interest, world bosses, delves, quest hubs and world events. Next to that there will also be a new 12-player trial called Dread Sail Reef. There will be a new world event called "Volcanic Vents", they will be roughly similar to the Geysers found in Summerset.

Furthermore two prominent ESO characters will see a return this year. They will be Jakarn from Stros M'Kai and Za'ji from Southern Elsweyr.

Tales of Tribute ESO Card Game

A new way to unwind in ESO - grab a tankard of mead and bring your best decks to match of the brand-new strategy card game,Tales of Tribute. Compete with friends or test your mettle against NPCs in this deck building game invented on High Isle.

Complete list with all new decks and upgrade cards: Tales of Tribute Overview Page. With the ESO High Isle chapter comes a new game system. It is an ingame card game that can be played against NPCs as well as other players. It is a two-player game involving cards and decks that you can find while exploring Tamriel. 

Two New Companions: Ember and Isobel

Ember is a gifted mage and former street urchin whose boundless curiosity and penchant for mischief have earned her a notorious reputation. Unpredictable and fiercely determined, she thrives on chaos—and she’s always on the hunt for arcane secrets. Summon Ember as your companion to stir up trouble and fuel her relentless pursuit of mystical knowledge.

Isobel Veloise—a brave, forthright, and delightfully dorky knight errant—is sworn to your service. Summon her at your side and embark together on quests for glory, justice for the wronged, and the sweetest of confections.

New Trial: Dreadsail Reef

Gather your strongest allies for a new 12-person Trial and strike back against the Dreadsail pirates within their dangerous island hideaway.

New World Event: Volcanic Vents

ESO High Isle has a new world event called Volcanic Vents. Help the local Stonelore druids investigate and shut down volatile volcanic fissures that have begun to plague the islands of the Systres.

You can see all Item Sets, Furnishing and other information on the ESO High Isle Chapter Content Overview page.

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