ESO will be brought offline today, prior to the launch of a new update. Here's how long the server maintenance is expected to last.
First Published December 14, 2023, 06:35
The Elder Scrolls Online does not offer an offline mode, meaning any updates or maintenance require the game to be taken offline. If you've landed on this page, ESO servers may be currently undergoing scheduled maintenance, which occurs when a substantial update is implemented or launching a new season.
Understandably, fans often wonder how long the servers will be down or when the game will be back online. If you're looking for answers, you've come to the right place. Keep reading for more information.
14th December 2023 Update: We've updated this guide to reflect the NA and EU megaservers for The Elder Scrolls Online are stable and online for console and PC, with no maitenace period to report on. The original reporting continues below.Latest ESO Maintenance News And Updates:
1st December 2023 Update: NA & EU Megaservers Period Announcement
Developer ZeniMax Online Studios announced that maintenance was scheduled for 6th December 2023 to apply an incremental patch update, forgoing two maintenance periods for console and PC, respectively. This will occur between 12 am PT / 3 am ET / 8 am UTC and 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm UTC on 6th December 2023.
How Long Will ESO Megaservers Be Down?
Bethesda strives to keep its game servers running without interruptions to ensure fans can play uninterrupted. However, it can take several hours to complete updates when necessary maintenance is required.
Although the team works diligently to get the game up and running as soon as possible, it's not uncommon for Elder Scrolls Online to be offline for four to five hours, or sometimes even longer on rare occasions. Rest assured that Bethesda aims to provide a seamless gaming experience for all players.
For Update 40 specifically, maintenance begins on 30th October 2023 at 1 am PDT / 4 am EDT / 8 am UTC on NA and EU megaservers for PC and Mac, which will remain down for four hours. However, according to the official Bethesda Support Twitter account, the downtime is extended by two more hours, with servers returning online at 9 am PDT / 12 pm EDT / 4 pm UTC.
When Will ESO Megaservers Be Back Online?
ℹ️The @TESOnline North American and European PC/Mac megaservers will be offline for patch maintenance from 4:00AM EDT / 8:00 UTC to 10:00AM EDT / 14:00 UTC. #ESO
— Bethesda Support (@BethesdaSupport) October 30, 2023
Determining the exact duration of ESO server maintenance is usually provided hours before maintenance begins on the NA and EU megaservers. Generally, the megaservers are taken down before being brought back online after four to five hours unless specified otherwise.
As mentioned above, the NA and EU megaservers for PC and Mac will be back online at their new time of 9 am PDT / 12 pm EDT / 4 pm UTC. This was because the maintenance period was extended by two hours, according to a tweet from the Bethesda Support account, while servers were offline.
You can stay informed by monitoring the official ESO Forum, visiting the ESO Server Status page website, or checking for the latest update on the official Bethesda Support Twitter account. Additionally, once the servers are operational, you may have to wait in a queue to access the game.
The Elder Scrolls Online is available for the PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Game Pass, Mac, and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. Players can install the game launcher detailed in this guide as Update 40 releases for Mac and PC on 30th October 2023.
