Elsweyr disc vs download

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Snowy_Wyndra_Karn
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Apologies if this has already been asked...

I’m not new to ESO - I have the base game plus all chapters and DLC.

Obviously I want to continue with Elsweyr but my internet is really bad (chapters take days to download).

Can I overcome this by buying the disc version? Will I still need to download, even with the disc? Will I lose my saved data if I start using a disc?

Thanks for your help.
  • tinythinker
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    https://www.amazon.com/Elder-Scrolls-Online-Elsweyr-PC-Standard/dp/B07MTZW4CJ

    Lists Standard vs Digital options, with Standard giving shipping options, so it sounds like a disc?

    Might want to ask in the Customer questions & answers section to be sure
    Edited by tinythinker on May 26, 2019 11:57PM
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  • Snowy_Wyndra_Karn
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    Thank you!
    https://www.amazon.com/Elder-Scrolls-Online-Elsweyr-PC-Standard/dp/B07MTZW4CJ

    Lists Standard vs Digital options, with Standard giving shipping options, so it sounds like a disc?

    Might want to ask in the Customer questions & answers section to be sure

  • tinythinker
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    delenn35 wrote: »
    Thank you!

    You're welcome, just wish the page was more clear about the actual content format :tongue:
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  • Tandor
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    As with most online games these days, if you can get a boxed copy with a disk then the chances are that the disk will only install the launcher which will then download the overwhelming bulk of the game. That would be pointless if you already have the game installed anyway. You won't be able to get a disk with just the chapter on it.
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    Tandor wrote: »
    As with most online games these days, if you can get a boxed copy with a disk then the chances are that the disk will only install the launcher which will then download the overwhelming bulk of the game. That would be pointless if you already have the game installed anyway. You won't be able to get a disk with just the chapter on it.

    Hmmm, good to know...

    Oh well :neutral:
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  • LartenCrepsley
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    from what ive heard back in morrowinds launch era, its just a code to redeem in a box
  • Davor
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    from what ive heard back in morrowinds launch era, its just a code to redeem in a box

    Yup, that is all it was. I bought the Collector's edition and it's just a code.
    Not my quote but I love this saying

    "I would pay It for support. But since they choosed we are just numbers and not customers, i dont mind if game and zos goes to oblivion"
  • phaneub17_ESO
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    If it were a disc, it wouldn't contain much just the unlock code to access Elsweyr as all the data for the game come from the patches. Regardless if you have the base game or the expansion, everyone downloads the same thing.
  • Snowy_Wyndra_Karn
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    Thanks everyone... I really appreciate the info.

    Guess I’ll be downloading for a few days.
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    delenn35 wrote: »
    Thanks everyone... I really appreciate the info.

    Guess I’ll be downloading for a few days.

    Sorry :neutral:
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    Who are you in Tamriel (whether it's just your character's attitude & style or a full backstory)? - Share your Character's Story! ◔ ⌣ ◔
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