ZeniMax Online Studios

The Elder Scrolls Online

2014 massively multiplayer online role-playing game · fantasy video game · massively multiplayer online game* +1*

Cover art for The Elder Scrolls Online

At a glance

Genres

Play modes

  • co-op mode
  • multiplayer video game

Game facts

Developers

  • ZeniMax Online Studios

Publishers

  • Bethesda Softworks

Engines

  • HeroEngine
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Platforms

Content classifications

  • ESRB · Microsoft Windows*
    Classification
    M - Mature*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Steam Deck*
    Compatibility category
    Verified*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Verified*
  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Partial*
  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Gold*
    Reports
    835*
    Community confidence
    strong*

System requirements

  • macOS · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Mac® High Sierra v 10.13*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Core i5 processor*
    Memory
    4 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    AMD Radeon*
    Network
    Broadband Internet connection*
    Storage
    150 GB available space*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows 10 64-bit*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350*
    Memory
    4 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870)*
    Graphics API
    Version 11*
    Network
    Broadband Internet connection*
    Storage
    150 GB available space*
    Audio hardware
    DirectX compatible sound card*
    Conditions
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Graphics alternatives
    Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    8 GB*

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    No*

Interface languages

  • English*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • French*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • German*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Russian*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Simplified Chinese*

Audio languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Simplified Chinese*

Game features

  • Multi-player*
  • MMO*
  • PvP*
  • Online PvP*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-op*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Captions available*
  • In-App Purchases*
  • Camera Comfort*
  • Custom Volume Controls*
  • Playable without Timed Input*
  • Stereo Sound*
  • Surround Sound*
  • Partial Controller Support*
  • HDR available*
  • Family Sharing*

Store genres

  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Massively Multiplayer*
  • RPG*

Screenshots

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* Provisional data