ESO Finally Brings Back Limited-Time Rewards With the Gold Coast Bazaar

Missed past ESO rewards? The Gold Coast Bazaar lets you purchase legacy collectibles again using Trade Bars!

By Edenprime   •  Published 3 hours ago

As ESO moves to a seasonal model, ZeniMax Online Studios is introducing the Gold Coast Bazaar on April 2, a new in-game store launching with Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk that brings back limited-time rewards and gives players an easier way to earn rare collectibles just by playing.

What Is the Gold Coast Bazaar in ESO?

The Gold Coast Bazaar is a new tab inside the Crown Store UI (not a physical in-game location) where you can spend Trade Bars to purchase collectibles that were previously locked behind:

Gold Coast Bazaar Release Dates

  • March 25: Gold Coast Bazaar storefront activates with an initial inventory and Event Tickets convert to Trade Bars
  • April 2: Season Zero launches and the full Bazaar rewards become available

Trade Bars: The New Currency

Trade Bars are the exclusive currency used in the Gold Coast Bazaar and Event Merchants. They fully replace Event Tickets and are designed to reward consistent gameplay instead of limited-time participation.

How to Earn Trade Bars

You can earn Trade Bars through:

  • Tamriel Tomes System: Season Zero Tome includes up to 9,000 Trade Bars!
  • In-Game EventsEvent Tickets have been converted to Trade Bars
  • PvP Veterancy Track: Details have not yet been fully revealed

 Trade Bar Rules:

  • Cannot be bought with Crowns
  • No currency cap (earn as much as you want and spend whenever)
  • Earned only through gameplay
  • Do not expire

Event Ticket Conversion (Update 49)

With Update 49, Event Tickets are permanently retired.

  • March 25: The Gold Coast Bazaar storefront activates and all existing Event Tickets automatically convert to Trade Bars.
  • Conversion rate: 1 Event Ticket = 100 Trade Bars

Gold Coast Bazaar Wares and Rotations

The Bazaar is divided into two main sections:

  • Seasonal Wares: Rotates with each new season. Features cosmetics and limited time selections tied to current theme/content.
  • Gold Coast Wares: Evergreen (Permanent) inventory.

Season 0 Rewards

Some Bazaar Rewards have been confirmed by ZOS:

Preview of possible Bazaar Rewards from PTS

At launch, the Gold Coast Bazaar will include around 100 collectibles. Here are the collectibles that were on the Public Test Server Bazaar to give you an idea of what we can expect:

Why ZeniMax Introduced the Gold Coast Bazaar

Previously, rare collectibles could disappear for years with no clear return schedule. This created heavy reliance on FOMO-driven promotions and unpredictable rotations.

With the seasonal model, the Gold Coast Bazaar allows ZOS to:

  • Reintroduce legacy rewards on a predictable schedule
  • Respond faster to player requests for returning items
  • Reduce dependence on limited-time exclusivity

In short, it gives players more control and better transparency over how and when they can earn rare collectibles.

Gold Coast Bazaar FAQ

Can Trade Bars be bought with Crowns?
No. Trade Bars are earned only through gameplay and cannot be purchased.

When does the Gold Coast Bazaar launch?
The Gold Coast Bazaar launches with full inventory on April 2 with Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk.

Do Trade Bars expire?
No. Trade Bars do not expire and can be saved and spent at any time.

Edenprime

Edenprime

Published 3 hours ago

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