Get ready for a wave of fresh updates and game enhancements coming to The Elder Scrolls Online with Update 46, arriving this June. This new update brings exciting advancements to the base game, including a groundbreaking addition to character development, an innovative system for welcoming returning players, new conveniences for ESO Plus members, and a series of thoughtful quality-of-life upgrades that touch nearly every part of the game.
One of the most impactful additions in Update 46 is the introduction of subclassing, a brand-new feature that fundamentally changes how players approach their character builds. This new system, which will be available to all players for free, allows you to replace up to two of your character’s three original skill lines with those from other classes. Imagine your Dragonknight wielding the icy powers of the Warden’s Winter’s Embrace, trading away the Earth-based skills of Earthen Heart for a mix of fire and frost. Or perhaps you’ll combine Storm Calling from the Sorcerer with your Dragonknight’s Ardent Flame to command a whirlwind of elemental destruction. The possibilities for hybrid builds are vast and exciting, letting you reshape your playstyle in creative and strategic ways.
Changing subclass skill lines will be simple and accessible. You’ll be able to adjust them at any Shrine of Stendarr or by using a Scroll of Respecification. More detailed information about which skill lines can be chosen, how to unlock them, and how they interact with your character will be revealed as we approach the update’s release. This system is poised to open up a whole new world of build experimentation and gameplay flexibility.
For players returning to ESO after time away, Update 46 also introduces Hero’s Return, a helpful new system designed to get you back into the action quickly and confidently. If you’ve been absent for a while, Hero’s Return will detect your return and provide an optional short adventure to reacquaint you with combat and basic mechanics. Whether you choose to take on this refresher or skip it entirely, you’ll then gain access to the Hero’s Return Golden Pursuit—a layered set of mini-objectives that guide you toward essential activities, systems, and content that you might have missed or forgotten. Alongside these goals, you’ll also receive several days’ worth of special login rewards tailored to help you ease back into the game. These bonuses are meant to supplement, not replace, the standard rewards found in ESO, ensuring your return to Tamriel is both rewarding and engaging.
Another exciting feature coming with Update 46 is the Furnishing Vault, a new utility exclusive to ESO Plus members. This vault acts as a centralized storage solution for up to 500 different furnishing stacks and can be accessed from any of your homes in the game. Whether you’re placing it inside a particular house or using the Housing Editor to interact with it directly, the Furnishing Vault offers a streamlined and organized way to manage your decorative assets. If you’ve been using extra homes just to store surplus decorations—like a stockpile of Daedric thrones or rare items from the Luxury Vendor Zanil Theran—you’ll now be able to free up space and focus on building immersive, beautifully decorated environments across your housing portfolio.
In addition to these headline features, Update 46 introduces a range of smaller, thoughtful improvements aimed at enhancing overall player experience. The in-game map system continues to evolve, building upon the improvements introduced in Update 45. Players will benefit from more informative tooltips, clearer quest tracking, and refined visuals to help better navigate Tamriel. New and returning players will especially appreciate upgraded tutorials for the Wayshrine travel system, making it easier than ever to understand and utilize fast travel across the game’s sprawling world.
One final note of interest is the continued progress on support for console add-ons. The groundwork for this feature was laid in previous updates, and now, with Update 46, console players will be able to download and use community-created add-ons. Add-on developers will also be able to begin uploading their creations, opening the door to enhanced customization and utility across platforms.
From powerful new ways to define your character, to intuitive tools that make rejoining the adventure a breeze, to fresh conveniences and system-wide polish, Update 46 represents a major milestone in The Elder Scrolls Online’s ongoing evolution. Whether you’re a veteran adventurer or making your long-awaited return, there’s something exciting waiting for you this June.
