Xbox Live Gold subscribers have a short window of opportunity to try out the latest free game trial from Microsoft.
Elder Scrolls Online and its latest expansion content – the Elsweyr Prologue – can be downloaded from the Xbox One Store for free right now.
The new game trial is part of Bethesda’s efforts to celebrate the 25th year of the Elder Scrolls franchise, which continues to prove popular with fans.
The special offer can be found on the Gold console Dashboard and is set to stick around for the next couple of days.
Xbox Live gamers have until Wednesday, April 3, to play The Elder Scrolls Online free on Xbox One.
The Elder Scrolls Online is a large download and might take a few hours to download depending on your internet connection.
Weighing in at just under 100 GB, ESO was originally released by Developers ZeniMax Online Studios in 2015.
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It has an age rating of 17+ and has received plenty of new content since it was originally launched on consoles.
While each DLC has its own review rating, ESO on Xbox One has earned a positive review score from users on sites like Metacritic.
And because the Free Play Event includes access to the base game, this means everyone that takes part can check out the Elsweyr Prologue and begin the adventure that eventually takes you to the home of the Khajiit.
Here’s more information on the ESO expansion content, with a new statement explaining: “In the Wrathstone DLC game pack, you began your Season of the Dragon adventure by delving into two challenging dungeons and collecting both halves of the mysterious Wrathstone tablet.
“With the Elsweyr Prologue now live, you can discover the true purpose of the Wrathstone, and, as shown in the Elsweyr Cinematic Trailer, unleash Dragons upon the unsuspecting Khajiit of Elsweyr.
“The Prologue is part of The Elder Scrolls Online base game, meaning you don’t need the Wrathstone DLC or pre-order The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr to experience this part of the story.
“You can begin this new adventure in two ways: 1) Get the free Crown Store Quest Starter item, the Sealed Imperial Summons, and use it from your inventory or 2) Venture to the first major city of your alliance and look for the Imperial messenger, Anais Davaux, near the Impresario’s tent.”
Completing Prologue quests will earn players the Dragon Flight Illusion Gem memento reward, which gives you the power to summon a spectral group of mini-dragons.
Daily quests will also be available from Zahiri, who sets up camp near Abnur Tharn’s camp at the Grahtwood entrance to Elsweyr.
As part of the new Free Play Event and Prologue Quest, Microsoft has discounted the price of The Elder Scrolls Online base game until April 9.
Another option would be to sign up to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass, which includes access to Elder Scrolls Online.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr expansion is also available to pre-order on the Microsoft Store this weekend.
The new chapter is set to be released for PC/Mac, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on June 4, while those who pre-order will get early access starting in May.