Is it too late to come back?

Vanchatron

I bought ESO when it was first released, and obviously it went through a bit of a rough time... I stopped playing after a few months and began to focus on other MMOs instead. I've read over the past few years that a lot has improved, and having watched videos and articles it seems it really has, which I'm glad about. Unfortunately the only thing I've done so far is completed the main storyline, and I've not even started the 2 other base game faction areas. Being a completionist who prefers to go through content in the order it was released, and knowing that I'm gonna have to first complete the other 2 factions' zones before even moving on to the first expansion, I'm not sure if the game's even gonna be around by the time I get to it. There's 2 expansions out already, with another on the way, and I just don't want to get back into the game if it's not gonna be around in a year or two.

*TLDR: Is it too late to come back?*

Synnastix

If you’re having fun it’s never too late. If you’re looking at it as an investment of your time, then I’d recommend staying away from video games in general.

The game is still active on all platforms and most people enjoy it. They are still coming out with new content on a regular basis. It’s likely to be around at least until TES6 and if the new consoles offer backwards compatibility, it’ll probably live on for a while. PC servers will probably be the last to get shut down.

Think about this: WoW is still kicking even 15 or so years later, so if ESO has similar longevity then you can expect to keep playing until around 2029 at least. Odds are good you lost interest long before it gets shut down.

Bagatur

If you do EVERY quest, reading every dialog, it will take two months at most, for the whole available content. Assuming 4-6 hours a day.

tinythinker

Vanchatron wrote: »

I bought ESO when it was first released, and obviously it went through a bit of a rough time... I stopped playing after a few months and began to focus on other MMOs instead. I've read over the past few years that a lot has improved, and having watched videos and articles it seems it really has, which I'm glad about. Unfortunately the only thing I've done so far is completed the main storyline, and I've not even started the 2 other base game faction areas. Being a completionist who prefers to go through content in the order it was released, and knowing that I'm gonna have to first complete the other 2 factions' zones before even moving on to the first expansion, I'm not sure if the game's even gonna be around by the time I get to it. There's 2 expansions out already, with another on the way, and I just don't want to get back into the game if it's not gonna be around in a year or two.

*TLDR: Is it too late to come back?*

*TLDR: No*

The game will be around for a good while. Just enjoy doing the stories at your own pace.

While you can play in any order you like, given your preference the sequence is:

- your home alliance quest line + the main story ("five companions) + Cyrodiil questing hubs/random overland one-shot quests
- Craglorn + other two alliance quest lines
- Imperial City (DLC with medium zone)
- Orsinium (DLC with large zone)
- Thieves Guild (DLC with medium zone)
- Dark Brotherhood (DLC with medium zone)
- Morrowind (Chapter - large zone)
- Shadows of the Hist (DLC - dungeons only)
- Horns of the Reach (DLC - dungeons only)
- Clockwork City (DLC with medium zone)
- Dragon Bones (DLC - dungeons only)
- Morrowind (Chapter - large zone)
- Wolfhunter (DLC - dungeons only)
- Murkmire (DLC - medium zone)
- Wrathstone (DLC - dungeons only)

Craglorn and Imperial City are totally stand alone.

Orsinium is stand-alone but there is a very brief, very small hint about the Morrowind-Clockwork City-Summerset storyline at the end.

Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood are totally stand alone.

Morrowind, Clockwork City, and Summerset have their own stories but they form a larger, connected story.

Murkmire is totally stand alone.

Most of the dungeons-only DLC are stand alone, but Wrathstone (which is as of this date the latest content) is tied to all other content released in 2019.

The next content to be released in a chapter set in Elsweyr.

firedrgn

Well i hope they are around in 2 years geeeze lots of good people in game

theyancey

You're fine and welcome back! Much has changed. If you completed the base game you now will want to do Cadwell's silver and gold quests that take you through the main parts of the other factions. You may want to roll a new character though. If so here is a good guide as to how to play the game as was originally intended pre One Tamriel: https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/413807/what-order-should-i-do-esos-story-arcs-a-guide/p1

Blacksmoke

Yeah its a good time to come back the map isnt even close to being filled so I bet the game has at least 5 good years left

wsxdrfv

Focused on what mmos? What are notable recently?

srfrogg23

Vanchatron wrote: »

I bought ESO when it was first released, and obviously it went through a bit of a rough time... I stopped playing after a few months and began to focus on other MMOs instead. I've read over the past few years that a lot has improved, and having watched videos and articles it seems it really has, which I'm glad about. Unfortunately the only thing I've done so far is completed the main storyline, and I've not even started the 2 other base game faction areas. Being a completionist who prefers to go through content in the order it was released, and knowing that I'm gonna have to first complete the other 2 factions' zones before even moving on to the first expansion, I'm not sure if the game's even gonna be around by the time I get to it. There's 2 expansions out already, with another on the way, and I just don't want to get back into the game if it's not gonna be around in a year or two.

*TLDR: Is it too late to come back?*

Well, the Earth could be struck by a world destroying apocalypse heralding meteor in the next two years, but that doesn't stop me from getting into my car and going to work.

If you're not going to try something that looks good just because it might go away eventually, then you're just going to miss out on a lot of stuff. But, hey, they're your regrets.

tinythinker

srfrogg23 wrote: »

Well, the Earth could be struck by a world destroying apocalypse heralding meteor in the next two years, but that doesn't stop me from getting into my car and going to work.

If you're not going to try something that looks good just because it might go away eventually, then you're just going to miss out on a lot of stuff. But, hey, they're your regrets.

Why do so many people resort to unhelpful moralizing in response to clear and reasonable questions? They're clearly asking if people think the game is doing well enough to warrant an investment of of their time, not requesting a sample of your life philosophy or seeking your approval for how to decide that investment.

ArchMikem

Vanchatron wrote: »

There's 2 expansions out already, with another on the way, and I just don't want to get back into the game if it's not gonna be around in a year or two.

*TLDR: Is it too late to come back?*

I for one definitely believe it's still gonna be here longer than that. As long as the map in game still has unused space, and people are still buying the Chapters and paying for Subs, then yes ZOS will continue developing. ESO is really all they do, there's nothing else taking away their attention.

Remag_Div

Besides WoW and FFXIV this is one of the most popular MMO's on the market currently so this game will definitely still be here 1-2 years from now.

It's definitely not too late to start again. In fact, I'd say it's the perfect time to start again. You'll have months and months of content to go through.

Fellwitch

The game is great. I highly recommend to play it.

Tasear

Game is growing strong and healthy.

Narvuntien

Absolutely you should come back. You can plot the recovery of the game from One Tamerial. Morrowind was basically a relaunch of the game at this point. Summerset was seeing if they could do it again and for the latest upcoming chapter, Elseweyr they have enough money to rehire the original Voice Actor talent which says to me they are doing well.

I suggest perhaps preordering Elseweyr and coming back when it is released I am not sure if any of the packs come with Morrowind and summerset or not.

The game has shifted from being less MMO and more adventure game with MMO options available which is better for solo players.

perolord

Now is the great time to start the game... the game has solid, really big playerbase... everywhere you go, there are people.

I just lvled new char, not to mention that from 1-50 and to arround 400 cp is fairly easy to get and also quick. (Here you should use xp boosts - if you return now, you can have the 2019 event cake, which gives you xp boost for 2 hours when you eat it until 8th of may i think...)...

But to be honest, when i was lvling this char, i have never had the feeling how big playerbase in this game is... there are people everywhere... I play ESO for like 2 years now, last 10 months bit more active then before... and i really like the game.

I have problems only with quests, becaue i really do not like to lvl up same quests over and over.. and i only like to play 1 char...

So short anwser is, yes it is great time to come back..

SantieClaws

It is always a good time to come home traveller.

The door is open, the tea kettle is on, the orc made a cake and the imperial made sandwiches with perfectly straight sides.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

Androconium

Vanchatron wrote: »

I bought ESO when it was first released, and obviously it went through a bit of a rough time... I stopped playing after a few months and began to focus on other MMOs instead. I've read over the past few years that a lot has improved, and having watched videos and articles it seems it really has, which I'm glad about. Unfortunately the only thing I've done so far is completed the main storyline, and I've not even started the 2 other base game faction areas. Being a completionist who prefers to go through content in the order it was released, and knowing that I'm gonna have to first complete the other 2 factions' zones before even moving on to the first expansion, I'm not sure if the game's even gonna be around by the time I get to it. There's 2 expansions out already, with another on the way, and I just don't want to get back into the game if it's not gonna be around in a year or two.

*TLDR: Is it too late to come back?*

No.

It's too early.

Androconium

SantieClaws wrote: »

It is always a good time to come home traveller.

The door is open, the tea kettle is on, the orc made a cake and the imperial made sandwiches with perfectly straight sides.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

there are separate kettles to boil the water for tea?

SantieClaws

Androconium wrote: »

SantieClaws wrote: »

It is always a good time to come home traveller.

The door is open, the tea kettle is on, the orc made a cake and the imperial made sandwiches with perfectly straight sides.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

there are separate kettles to boil the water for tea?

Oh yes. Only the best kettle for guest tea!

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

Grianasteri

Id say its never too late for a second chance.

ESO is incredible and all the exciting content is there waiting for you

red_emu

TL:DR

Game is still so popular and so populated, the queues for Dungeons and BGs break at prime time.

In AvAvA at prime time, you sit in a massive queue to even get into Cyrodiil

Some areas are so full of players, your FPS will drop to a PowerPoint level

so yes, the game is far, far, far from dying any time soon. It is so popular in fact, that it can't cope with the amount of people playing it

FierceSam

No it’s not.

Come back, play a bit. I think you’ll enjoy it.

starkerealm

SantieClaws wrote: »

It is always a good time to come home traveller.

The door is open, the tea kettle is on, the orc made a cake and the imperial made sandwiches with perfectly straight sides.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

Wait, @Ghettokid did what?

jeevin

Too late? No way! I just returned again and have a whole heap of content to play through at my leisure and I'm enjoying it. Jump back in

LadySinflower

Are you serious? Please! Come back! This game is going nowhere any time soon. They just added a zone guide that will help you with your completionist tendencies. The new content this year alone is very exciting, as games go. I'm looking forward to many years with this game.

anitajoneb17_ESO

SantieClaws wrote: »

Androconium wrote: »

SantieClaws wrote: »

It is always a good time to come home traveller.

The door is open, the tea kettle is on, the orc made a cake and the imperial made sandwiches with perfectly straight sides.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

there are separate kettles to boil the water for tea?

Oh yes. Only the best kettle for guest tea!

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

A "kettle for guest tea" is actually called a "cauldron" :-)

SantieClaws

anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »

SantieClaws wrote: »

Androconium wrote: »

SantieClaws wrote: »

It is always a good time to come home traveller.

The door is open, the tea kettle is on, the orc made a cake and the imperial made sandwiches with perfectly straight sides.

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

there are separate kettles to boil the water for tea?

Oh yes. Only the best kettle for guest tea!

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

A "kettle for guest tea" is actually called a "cauldron" :-)

Ah you mean Bosmer tea!

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

WeerW3ir

Its never too late to join back our community.

MjolnirVilkas

Honestly I don't see the game going away any time soon. It went through rough time and still has some issues that require resolution but it's a great game none the less and it will probably still be around for a while.

TheInfernalRage

Vanchatron wrote: »

I bought ESO when it was first released, and obviously it went through a bit of a rough time... I stopped playing after a few months and began to focus on other MMOs instead. I've read over the past few years that a lot has improved, and having watched videos and articles it seems it really has, which I'm glad about. Unfortunately the only thing I've done so far is completed the main storyline, and I've not even started the 2 other base game faction areas. Being a completionist who prefers to go through content in the order it was released, and knowing that I'm gonna have to first complete the other 2 factions' zones before even moving on to the first expansion, I'm not sure if the game's even gonna be around by the time I get to it. There's 2 expansions out already, with another on the way, and I just don't want to get back into the game if it's not gonna be around in a year or two.

*TLDR: Is it too late to come back?*

Nope it's not. After playing more than 7000 hours, it was only yesterday that I finished the Clockwork City main story line.