The Elder Scrolls Online’s latest major update, known as Update 40, introduced several exciting new features and content enhancements, primarily centered around the “Endless Archive,” a new PvE gameplay activity. Here’s an overview of what the update includes:
Key Features of Update 40:
- Endless Archive:
- This new arena experience challenges players to survive in randomized arenas filled with a variety of monsters and bosses from across Tamriel. The difficulty increases with each stage, and players can continue until they suffer three deaths. This mode can be played solo or with a friend or Companion, and it offers new loot and collectibles, including unique Class Item Sets (MassivelyOP) (MassivelyOP).
- Class Item Sets:
- Specific to each ESO class, these new sets can only be obtained within the Endless Archive. Each class has a set that enhances their specific abilities, offering new tactical options and benefits (ESO-Hub.com).
- Antiquities:
- Update 40 added 31 new Antiquities, many of which are found inside the Endless Archive, offering players new artifacts and furnishings to discover (ESO-Hub.com).
- Group Finder Tool Enhancement:
- The update expanded the Group Finder tool to cover a broader range of activities, including dungeons, arenas, trials, PvP, and the Endless Archive itself, making it easier to find groups for various in-game activities (MassivelyOP).
- Crafting Overhauls:
- A significant update to jewelry crafting and the introduction of Grand Master crafting stations are part of this update, standardizing and consolidating crafting options to enhance the crafting experience (MassivelyOP).
- New Achievements and Collectibles:
- Players can earn new titles and achievements specific to their adventures in the Endless Archive, along with new mounts and other collectibles (Elder Scrolls Online).
Overall, Update 40 for The Elder Scrolls Online does not include a paid DLC but focuses on enhancing the game’s PvE content and adding quality of life improvements. This update seems tailored to enriching player experience with new challenges and rewards, making it a substantial addition to the game’s already rich content offerings.
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