The Elder Scrolls Online ‘One Tamriel’ update removes Alliance restrictions for all players

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The Elder Scrolls Online players can now venture wherever they please thanks to the massive One Tamriel update, which is out now for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

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by Liam Andrews

@pass_controller

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The new update “vastly increases player choice and social options”, according to Bethesda, by “removing Alliance restrictions and introducing game-wide scaling of content.”

Alongside the new found freedom of movement, players can now team up with whomever they choose thanks to the ditching of the Alliance constraints, making it easier for players to group up for taking on dungeons, questing or trials, while also giving guilds the chance to add some character diversity.

Take a look at what changes the One Tamriel update brings to TESO in the launch trailer below.

Bethesda also detailed some other improvements being made to the game:

• Dueling: Players can now battle each other anywhere outside Cyrodiil to test their skills and builds and claim bragging rights as the toughest adventurer
• Zone Overhaul: All zones have been redesigned for a mix of solo and group play with improved bosses and standardized difficulty
• Dungeons: All dungeons can be played in normal and veteran mode, where story is separated from difficulty and players are battle-leveled to allow players of different levels to play together, and receive level-appropriate loot
• Craglorn: The massive Craglorn zone has been redesigned to make it solo-friendly but still the go-to location for group content
• Loot: Loot in zones has now been standardized like dungeon loot, making it possible to acquire specific sets in specific zones at whatever level you are when completing quests

 
To celebrate the launch of One Tamriel, Bethesda have announced the ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ competition, giving five lucky TESO players the chance to go on an Elder Scrolls inspired trip for two.
 
Winners of the competition will be able to choose from one of five destinations:

• Elsweyr Package | Kenya & Tanzania: Seek out real-life Khajiit on an African safari as you visit national parks, game reserves, and conservation areas in Kenya and Tanzania.
• Skyrim Package | Switzerland: Hunt for dragons amid the snowcapped peaks of the Swiss Alps, exploring the lands of the famed Eiger and Matterhorn.
• Black Marsh Package | Peru: Prepare for an Argonian adventure as you explore the natural beauty of the Amazon and ancient ruins of Peru, including the former Inca capital of Cusco and an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu.
• Hammerfell Package | Morocco: Get lost in the deserts of Hammerfell as you discover the mysteries of Morocco, its stunning architecture and ancient mountain villages.
• Summerset Isles Package | New Zealand: Prepare for the multisport fun in the adventure capital of the world, paddling a sea kayak on the stunning north coast and hike from glacier to rain forest or raft on a subterranean river.

 
To take part in the competition, all players have to do is play The Elder Scrolls Online anytime between 5 October and 16 December, and then register on the game’s site.
 
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