Getting intoThe Elder Scrolls Onlineis one of the best ways to scratch thatElderScrollsitch while waiting forTES6. It’s a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with canon lore, consistent updates, and gameplay similar to its mainline single-player siblings. It doesn’t pull its punches with additions toThe Elder Scrollsmythos either. One ofESO’s most unique features lies in its combat, which sets a high bar forThe Elder Scrolls 6to reach.
The Elder Scrolls Online’s debut was perfectly placed three years afterSkyrim’ssuccessful release. It met players’ demands for newElder Scrollscontent with its canon Second-Era lore. Its MMORPG format also brought together fans and created a community that continues to go strong, with more than 9,000 monthly players online back in 2024. This is thanks to its regularly scheduled events with massive lore drops, like the recentGold Road Expansion, and its unique quirks and features.
The Elder Scrolls Online’s Diverse Roster of Creatures Might be Hard to Replicate in TES6
ESO’s Beastiary Features Some Unique Creatures
SinceThe Elder Scrolls Onlineexplores every region in Tamriel, it’s only right for it to have a large catalog of creatures that players can discover, fight, and evenbefriend as pets or mounts. The game even has critters that haven’t appeared in previous games, and some that haven’t been seen since titles likeDaggerfall. Such beasts include:
Location-Based Mainline Titles Make Diverse Creature Rosters Difficult
Players will likely encounter much fewer and less diverse creatures in the next mainlineTESgame compared toElder Scrolls Online. This is simply becauseTES 6, like its predecessors, will likely only explore one province. IfThe Elder Scrolls 6is set in Hammerfell, it would be difficult to justify it having creatures from faraway regions like Morrowind or Black Marsh. However, there are ways to circumvent this limitation.
ESO’s creature diversity makes combat quite interesting, as players get to see different attack patterns and animations of each monster. It also makes the world larger and alive, as each province features a unique set of critters. This is the biggest advantage ofElder Scrolls Onlineover its single-player siblings.The Elder Scrolls 6could catch up toESO’s diverse bestiary by letting players explore more provinces or introducing creatures from other regions. It’s a tall order that would give players a unique and immersive experience ofTES 6’s Tamriel if done right.
