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In today’s 2026 Seasons Direct, the team at ZeniMax shared their plans for the future of The Elder Scrolls Online. Much of the stream was focused on what’s ahead for the upcoming April 2nd launch of Season 0. But they did also tease new content for Season 1 and beyond. And that includes the introduction of naval combat and underwater exploration in an upcoming High Seas of Tamriel event.
The Elder Scrolls Online to Introduce Naval Combat & Undersea Exploration
One of the reasons that The Elder Scrolls Online team is excited for its shift to seasonal content updates is that it allows for more experimentation. Since the seasons change was first announced, ZeniMax has been teasing more so-called “experimental content,” trying out new systems and features with limited-run events. In fact, they’ve even hinted at some form of naval combat before. Now, it’s officially coming in ESO Season 1.
We don’t yet have an exact launch date for Season 1. However, with Season 0 starting on April 2nd and seasons expected to run for around 3 months, we can expect Season 1 to arrive sometime this summer. And it’s bringing the High Seas of Tamriel event with it. This event, showcased in today’s stream, will give players a first taste of what naval combat could look like in The Elder Scrolls. We didn’t get too many details on how it will work, but the stream did show off some in-game footage. And from the looks of it, it’s going to be a great pirate-style addition to the game, complete with cannons and boarding enemy ships for epic swordfights.
The High Seas of Tamriel event will also let ESO players delve under the sea to explore the depths. From the looks of it, we’ll use a spell or item to create a bubble of air around our characters, then take to the ocean floor to explore. It looks like the world under the waters of Tamriel will have some beautiful views and a few surprises for players to uncover, as well.
