ZeniMax Online Studios announced that Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 for The Elder Scrolls Online is now live. It serves as a true sequel to the base game questline and introduces a new sage. This new content is set in a land that's new to the Elder Scrolls.
The new adventure and story has players continue the narrative from the original main questline as they investigate the resurgence of the infamous Worm Cult. Teaming up with new and returning allies, they now have to venture into the isle of Solstice, learn more about the cult’s plans, and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Writhing Wall that divides it.
Take note that this is merely the first part of this adventure. Part 2 is scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter of this year.
Starting the Adventure
To access Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1, players can teleport directly to the zone by accessing their map, selecting Solstice, and then selecting the automatically unlocked Sunport Docks Wayshrine.
Players can also have the game lead plates to Western Solstice by picking up the storyline’s first main story quest which is “The Stirk Fellowship.” It can be found through the Collections menu by navigating to Stories, then New Releases, and finally selecting Solstice.
Western Solstice Zone
The new content also introduces Solstice. This tropical island paradise has never before been seen in the Elder Scrolls series. As they explore the Western Solstice zone, players can check out the new locations and experience the dangers that await which include unique World Bosses and Delves, a Public Dungeon, and special standalone story quests, to name a few.
The Eastern Solstice arrives with Part 2, which is in the fourth quarter.
Get Access
Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is included in 2025 Content Pass and 2025 Premium Edition. Players can now buy either editions and feature a whole year’s worth of adventure that include:
- Fallen Banners dungeon pack (now live)
- Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1(now live on PC/Mac)
- Feast of Shadows dungeon pack (arriving Q3)
- Access to the Writhing Wall event (arriving Q4)
- Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 2 (arriving Q4)
- A unique mount, pet, and memento
Read more about what arrived at the game here.
The Elder Scrolls Online is an award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game that’s set in the expansive world of Tamriel. It features an ever-evolving storyline which players can experience solo or in the company of friends. The game offers players unparalleled freedom in directing their character’s development, with no restrictions on weapons or abilities learned, leaving each player’s in-game destiny fully in their hands. The Elder Scrolls Online is available for the PC via Steam.