Bethesda celebrates 25 years of its RPG series The Elder Scrolls with events, in-game gifts and more

Anniversary sale on PS Store and The Elder Scrolls Online goes free to play for a limited time

On 25th March, 1994, Bethesda Game Studios invited players to embark on a journey to the fantastical world of Tamriel. 25 years later, we still walk the path of The Elder Scrolls – now joined by tens of millions of incredible fans like you.

This week, we invite you to join us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Elder Scrolls and the community that has made Tamriel their home with a whole quest log’s worth of special gifts, sales and more!

The Elder Scrolls Online goes free to play

Begin the Season of the Dragon and unleash winged terror upon the land of the Khajiit in the Elsweyr Prologue – now available to all players for free!  Don’t have the game? The Elder Scrolls Online will also be free to play 28th March – 3rd April*!

And if you log-in to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition today, you’ll receive a Nordic jewelry creation for free.

Consider these giveaways as our special way of saying thank you for all the years of support!

 *Active PS Plus membership required to play

PlayStation Store discounts

Whether you’re revisiting classics or catching up on the series’ history, we’re also offering sales on Elder Scrolls games on PlayStation Store.

Enjoyed what you played in the free trial of The Elder Scrolls Online and want to continue adventuring? Join TESO with the base game, or expand your journey with the The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Collector’s Edition, both discounted for a limited time.

With all add-ons and a host of new features included, this Special Edition offers the most comprehensive Skyrim experience to date.

Experience Skyrim in a whole new way with the PlayStation VR version, letting you explore the game’s majestic and epic open world like never before.

25th anniversary panel

That’s not all! Check out our 25th Anniversary panel at Bethesda Game Days in Boston on Friday, 29th March, featuring Todd Howard, Matt Firor, Pete Hines, Rich Lambert, Emil Pagliarulo and Matt Grandstaff.

Also keep an eye out for our livestreamed panels for The Elder Scrolls Online and The Elder Scrolls: Legends for exciting updates on the future of these games! Learn more about Bethesda Game Days here.

To all our fans who let us into their homes, their hearts and their imagination, we thank you for 25 years of adventures and inspired stories we’ve shared together in Tamriel, with many more to share on the horizon – as the Scrolls have foretold!

source: playstation.com