If you have been holding off on committing to this year's narrative arc in The Elder Scrolls Online, the financial barrier just dropped significantly. ZeniMax Online Studios has launched their 2025 Black Friday campaign, aggressively discounting the 2025 Content Pass and offering massive cuts for new players looking to enter Tamriel during the Interregnum.
The 2025 Content Pass and Premium Editions
The headline here is the pricing on the 2025 Content Pass. Usually, keeping up with the annual content cycle—which this year has focused on the "Seasons of the Worm Cult"—requires a steady investment. Right now, that pass is sitting at up to 67% off. For veterans who played the base game but skipped the latest chapters, this is the most efficient way to catch up on the current meta and lore developments without paying full retail.
For completely new adventurers, the 2025 Premium Edition is also seeing discounts. This bundle is essentially the "complete" experience, packing the base game, all previous Chapters, and the current Content Pass into one unit. If you are trying to get a friend into the game, this is the version to point them toward. Alternatively, the Standard Edition (Base Game) is 75% off on PC/Mac and Xbox, making the entry point into the Second Era cost less than a lunch.
When does the ESO Black Friday Sale end?
The discounts are staggered slightly depending on where you play. Since we are currently in the middle of the event (as of late November), you have a limited window to act before prices revert. Here is the breakdown by platform:
- Xbox: Live now, ends December 3, 2025.
- PlayStation: Live now, ends December 1, 2025.
- PC/Mac (Elder Scrolls Online Store & Steam): Live now, ends December 2, 2025.
Whether you are looking to optimize your wallet for the year's content or just finally check out the political instability of Cyrodiil, these windows are hard deadlines. Check your specific storefront to lock in the price.