Following the lead of other popular online games including Final Fantasy XIV and Genshin Impact, Zenimax Online Studios and Bethesda has confirmed development is ongoing for a native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X client for The Elder Scrolls Online. This client will be available to download from 8 June 2021 via the PlayStation Store or Xbox Marketplace, and available freely for current subscribers.
According to the developer and publisher, the Console Enhanced client for The Elder Scrolls Online will feature a number of promoted improvements including:
Next-Gen Performance
Previously, ESO ran at 30FPS on console, but with the next-generation power of Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, the game will run at a crisp 60FPS while in “Performance Mode.” If you’re looking for a visual feast, enjoy native 4K at 30FPS in ESO’s “Fidelity Mode.”
Increased Draw Distance
For players who love to admire ESO’s vast beauty, the game’s draw distance has nearly been doubled, allowing a deeper view of the ever-growing world of Tamriel.
Improved Loading Times
Moving up to next-generation power means loading times on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 have been nearly cut in half on average, enabling console players to remain immersed in ESO’s stunning world with less waiting.
And MUCH more
ESO: Console Enhanced brings about a number of other changes like improved reflections, shadows, depth of field, ambient occlusion with screen space global illumination, along with updated antialiasing and unlocked textures.
These are typically features we have seen for many new generation native clients for past generation games – and are more about performance and visual fidelity than providing new, unique experiences. The world does look really pretty though!
