New Cinematic... Please?

FabresFour · May 1

Hey everyone, is it just me, or are ESO cinematics seriously missing?

If we’re really heading to Winterhold next year, I want to make a genuine appeal to ZeniMax: Skyrim is the PERFECT setting for a cinematic aimed at a broader audience. And I’m not even saying this as a fan, I’m thinking purely in terms of growth and visibility.

Cinematics have always been some of ESO’s biggest reach drivers. They pull in millions of views, while gameplay trailers usually sit in the thousands. Just look at High Isle: over 11 million views on YouTube. Meanwhile, the E3 gameplay trailer didn’t even hit 60k. That gap is massive.

I'm not talking about replacing gameplay trailers: they’re important. But cinematics are what hook people in. They’re what make someone stop scrolling and think, “Wait, what is this?” There’s a reason every major MMORPG leans into them. They’re not REALLY that optional—they’re a core part of how these games stay relevant and keep growing.

Going against that trend doesn’t feel bold, it feels a little like fading into the background.

So here’s a simple ask, ZOS: please consider bringing back a full cinematic for the Season of Skyrim. I don’t know if there’s still time, but honestly, it could do a lot to boost interest, especially with this new phase the game seems to be entering.

And yeah, speaking as a fan for a second… I really miss that annual hype. Waiting for the cinematic, watching it frame by frame, sharing screenshots, talking about it with friends, it was an event. It feels like ESO lost a piece of its identity there, and that’s kind of a shame.

LunaFlora · May 1

i like both cinematic and gameplay trailers.
- cinematics are pretty to promote, but are not accurate to gameplay or story.
- You Belong Here and other trailers like it actually look more like the game and gameplay trailers are more accurate to zone and story.

The 2018 trailer for ESO was an awesome trailer that actually looks like the game and showcases the zones and story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fX_9HG1veE

We did get a few seconds of the Nord Hero in Skyrim when ZOS announced we are getting a Skyrim zone in early 2027.
i agree it would be nice to have new cinematics, though personally prefer trailers more accurate to gameplay.

https://youtu.be/itUbAx7_KbE?is=_OdsSyVMLqU7VKBl
at 24:30.

edited to swap image order

Mattymoo92 · May 1

FabresFour wrote: »

Hey everyone, is it just me, or are ESO cinematics seriously missing?

If we’re really heading to Winterhold next year, I want to make a genuine appeal to ZeniMax: Skyrim is the PERFECT setting for a cinematic aimed at a broader audience. And I’m not even saying this as a fan, I’m thinking purely in terms of growth and visibility.

Cinematics have always been some of ESO’s biggest reach drivers. They pull in millions of views, while gameplay trailers usually sit in the thousands. Just look at High Isle: over 11 million views on YouTube. Meanwhile, the E3 gameplay trailer didn’t even hit 60k. That gap is massive.

I'm not talking about replacing gameplay trailers: they’re important. But cinematics are what hook people in. They’re what make someone stop scrolling and think, “Wait, what is this?” There’s a reason every major MMORPG leans into them. They’re not REALLY that optional—they’re a core part of how these games stay relevant and keep growing.

Going against that trend doesn’t feel bold, it feels a little like fading into the background.

So here’s a simple ask, ZOS: please consider bringing back a full cinematic for the Season of Skyrim. I don’t know if there’s still time, but honestly, it could do a lot to boost interest, especially with this new phase the game seems to be entering.

And yeah, speaking as a fan for a second… I really miss that annual hype. Waiting for the cinematic, watching it frame by frame, sharing screenshots, talking about it with friends, it was an event. It feels like ESO lost a piece of its identity there, and that’s kind of a shame.

More cinematic trailers would be great

AllenaNightWood · May 2

i really love the cinematics they really pump me up and closet we get to a movie or show