LadyGP wrote: »

More than likely pushing something pretty big to live. Could be preparing for future content or something they need on live in order to continue development for future stuff. Who knows.

There is a reason it's 18 hours... there is a reason they aren't telling us why. Try to read between the lines a bit here I guess.

EDIT

PunkAben wrote: »

The June 25th maintenance for The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is scheduled for 18 hours due to backend database upgrades on the PC megaservers. This extended downtime is needed for more substantial work than typical weekly maintenance.

Here's a breakdown:
Backend Database Upgrades:
The maintenance involves upgrading the backend systems that support the game, likely including database optimizations and potentially hardware upgrades.
Extended Downtime:

While typical ESO maintenance might last a few hours, this one is scheduled for 18 hours (from 12:00AM EDT/ 4:00 UTC to 6:00PM EDT/ 22:00 UTC), indicating a more significant operation.

Preparation for Events:
Some speculate the maintenance could also be related to upcoming events or content releases, requiring additional backend work.

No Patch:
It's important to note that this is labeled as "Maintenance" not "Patch Maintenance," suggesting hardware or database work rather than a large game update.
Essentially, the longer duration is due to the complexity and scope of the database upgrades being performed, rather than a routine patch or update.

LadyGP wrote: »

Abelon wrote: »

LadyGP wrote: »

More than likely pushing something pretty big to live. Could be preparing for future content or something they need on live in order to continue development for future stuff. Who knows.

There is a reason it's 18 hours... there is a reason they aren't telling us why. Try to read between the lines a bit here I guess.

EDIT

PunkAben wrote: »

The June 25th maintenance for The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is scheduled for 18 hours due to backend database upgrades on the PC megaservers. This extended downtime is needed for more substantial work than typical weekly maintenance.

Here's a breakdown:
Backend Database Upgrades:
The maintenance involves upgrading the backend systems that support the game, likely including database optimizations and potentially hardware upgrades.
Extended Downtime:

While typical ESO maintenance might last a few hours, this one is scheduled for 18 hours (from 12:00AM EDT/ 4:00 UTC to 6:00PM EDT/ 22:00 UTC), indicating a more significant operation.

Preparation for Events:
Some speculate the maintenance could also be related to upcoming events or content releases, requiring additional backend work.

No Patch:
It's important to note that this is labeled as "Maintenance" not "Patch Maintenance," suggesting hardware or database work rather than a large game update.
Essentially, the longer duration is due to the complexity and scope of the database upgrades being performed, rather than a routine patch or update.

Uh, why are you quoting a comment a random forum user wrote with ChatGPT? There is no official info there and no new info at all, we all know what we speculate over, because we're literally on these forums, these speculations are ours.

The only official info we have is in the link that is also provided in the banner. https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/679500. Which says "for backend database upgrades." So that's the purpose of the maintenance.

I know I am kind of dumb, but doesn't what you just linked/said basically say what my above post says? I came back and edited the post to help answer the question based on what someone else said.


Does it change the fact they are doing an 18 hour maintenance - no. Does my original post prior to the edit stand - yes.

Just trying to help. I'll see myself out.