The Elder Scrolls: Return To Skyrim Arrives On November 9

Published Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 PM EST

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One might argue that Skyrim is a tad overplayed in the world of The Elder Scrolls, if only because the fifth game in the series has been re-released ad nauseam, and the setting, as beautiful as it may be, has been so dutifully ingrained into our respective consciousness that one would be forgiven for mistaking it for one's second home. Still, Skyrim is as crucial to Tamriel as TES V is to Bethesda's bottom line, so it's understandable why it continues to crop back up every few years.

Additionally, now that we know the setting of The Elder Scrolls 6, it makes sense for Bethesda to make a return to Skyrim one more time, if only to help differentiate the series a little from what TES VI aims to offer. Fortunately, those who've missed Skyrim or simply wish to return there can do so in the brand-new The Elder Scrolls: Return to Skyrim event. This offers fans the opportunity to see the region like never before, unlock a whole host of goodies, and, one hopes, have a good time in the process.

The Elder Scrolls Online has received a major update centered around the region of Skyrim. Titled Echoes of Skyrim, it aims to bring the vast majority of content in the region to all ESO players. This already includes the Greymoor Chapter, Wolfhunter DLC, and Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices solo dungeons, but will also include the Markarth DLC, several Golden Pursuits campaigns, gameplay improvements, and a new PvP season at a later date. It's a huge amount of content that was previously locked behind a paywall and an obvious win for long-term fans and newcomers alike.

One of the aforementioned Golden Pursuits campaigns is Return to Skyrim. This event is running from November 9 to December 2, and, as the name suggests, will see players need to head to the region and complete a series of objectives. As with previous Golden Pursuits, these objectives will likely be tasks and activities you would have completed anyway in Skyrim, such as running dungeons and crafting items. Once you've completed the Golden Pursuit, you'll then be given a series of rewards.

The rewards for completing the Return to Skyrim Golden Pursuit in The Elder Scrolls Online will be a new pet, mount, and Antiquities leads. You can track the Golden Pursuit campaign in the Activity Finder, and it shouldn't take you too long to complete, especially if you're a seasoned player already. In addition to the Return to Skyrim Golden Pursuit, the Markarth DLC will also be given to all ESO players for free on November 9, making it a day you'll absolutely want to log in for.

It's great to see so much content being given to Elder Scrolls Online fans for free, especially surrounding Skyrim. With numerous events running alongside all the DLC and Chapters being handed out for free, players should be kept extremely busy while awaiting the upcoming Elder Scrolls 6. However, should you burn through all of this ESO content quickly, fear not, as even more expansions and updates are on their way, ensuring there will be absolutely no shortage of Elder Scrolls content to enjoy.

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