Rumors are narrative scavenger hunts that are hidden all over Tamriel. Here is a list of all and how to solve them.
Rumors are a new type of content coming to The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) in Season One. They work like scavenger hunts scattered across the world. You find a rumor, get a set of clues and track down the answer yourself with no quest markers to guide you.
ZOS compared the experience to TES III: Morrowind questing.
Rumors are narrative puzzles hidden throughout Tamriel, announced during the 2026 ESO Seasons Direct by Jason Barnes, Associate Design Director. They arrive in Season One alongside Favors and Dynamic World Events.
You stumble across a rumor somewhere in the world, pick up a set of clues and then it's on you to figure out what's actually going on.
Barnes specifically compared this to TES III: Morrowind, where quest directions were written out and you navigated by paying attention.
Based on the Seasons Direct stream:
No specific rewards have been confirmed for solving rumors. ZOS did not mention loot, collectibles or currencies tied to the system during the Seasons Direct. Given that rumors involve multiple endings and hidden layers, it's reasonable to expect completion rewards, but nothing has been announced.
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