The Cult Rises Again – A Decade in the Making
The Elder Scrolls Online is preparing for one of its most ambitious story arcs yet with Seasons of the Worm Cult, part of the 2025 Content Pass and Premium Edition. This new chapter brings back the dreaded Worm Cult, the dark necromancer faction from the game’s original storyline.
Players can already begin their journey today by taking on the free prologue quest, available now for all platforms. This quest sets the stage for the full adventure launching later this year.
Release Dates and Editions
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🖥️ PC/Mac: Launches June 2, 2025
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🎮 PlayStation & Xbox: Launches June 18, 2025
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📦 Available with the 2025 Content Pass or Premium Edition (pre-order bonuses apply)
By pre-purchasing either edition, players unlock instant access to new dungeons, plus early rewards including:
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🐎 New Mount
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🐾 Pet Companion
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🎭 Exclusive Emote Pack
Explore the New Zone: Solstice
Once released, your adventure will take you to the tropical island of Solstice, where the Worm Cult has established a powerful foothold. In Part 1, you’ll explore Western Solstice, while Eastern Solstice remains sealed off by an arcane barrier known as the Writhing Wall—a magical construct powered by soul energy.
Western Solstice will feature:
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🌋 New World Bosses
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🕳️ Delves and a Public Dungeon
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⚔️ A brand-new 12-player Trial: The Ossein Cage
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🏺 16 Antiquities (including 3 Mythic Items)
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🎽 4 Trial Item Sets (with Perfected versions)
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🎁 Tons of Collectibles and a 10% XP boost throughout Solstice in 2025
Prepare for the Writhing Wall Event & Part 2
Later in 2025, players will participate in a massive world event to bring down the Writhing Wall and unlock Eastern Solstice, where the Worm Cult’s most dangerous secrets await. This event will reshape the zone and advance the year-long narrative.
Part 2 will introduce:
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More overland challenges and collectibles
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Additional World Bosses and a new Public Dungeon
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3 new item sets (totaling 6 for Solstice)
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More Mythic items and cosmetics
Additional Dungeon Packs in 2025
Alongside Solstice, the 2025 Content Pass includes multiple four-player dungeons released in waves:
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✅ Fallen Banners (Available now):
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Exiled Redoubt
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Lep Seclusa
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🕯️ Feast of Shadows (Coming Q3):
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Black Gem Foundry
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Naj Caldeesh
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These dungeons delve into Daedric forges, ancient ruins, and the deeper operations of the Worm Cult across Tamriel.
Enhanced Visuals for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
With the power of current-gen consoles, ESO looks and runs better than ever:
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✨ Enhanced lighting and reflections
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⚡ Significantly faster load times
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🎮 Smoother performance and visuals
Final Thoughts
Seasons of the Worm Cult kicks off one of the most exciting years in The Elder Scrolls Online’s history. Whether you’re a longtime adventurer or returning after a break, this update promises rich storytelling, epic battles, and massive world events tied to one of the game’s most iconic enemies.
🔥 Ready to confront the Worm Cult and uncover the secrets of Solstice? Begin with the prologue quest today and prepare for launch this June.
