There are few fantasy realms as rich and detailed as Tamriel from the Elder Scrolls series. This iconic franchise began in the early 1990s, and fans are now eagerly anticipating the release of Elder Scrolls VI, which promises to continue this epic saga. While we wait for this new installment to arrive on our gaming systems, many players enjoy revisiting previous titles to explore their growth and immerse themselves in their stories. Unlike some franchises that may have fewer entries, there are actually more than five games in the Elder Scrolls series. each game is part of the official storyline and adds depth to the overall narrative.
Exploring Release Order
The Elder Scrolls franchise has a long history filled with significant advancements over time. Each game has aimed high, pushing boundaries within role-playing games (RPGs) and open-world experiences, despite occasional bugs or glitches. Most main titles focus on specific regions within Tamriel but sometimes include expansions that allow players to explore additional areas.playing through these games in release order highlights how much they have improved from one title to another. If you want to experience them this way,here’s a list of all mainline Elder Scrolls games by their original launch dates:
- The Elder Scrolls Arena (1994)
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall (1996)
- The Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire (1997)
- The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard (1998)
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002)
- The Elder scrolls Travels: Stormhold (2003)
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Dawnstar (2004)
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey (2004)
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006)
- The ElderScroll V: Skyrim (2011)
- The ElderScroll Online(2014)
- TheElderScroll Legends(2016)
– TheElderScroll Blades(2020)
– TheElderScroll VI(TBA)
Chronological Gameplay Experience
One fascinating aspect of epic fantasy series is their unique timelines. Unlike other franchises that lack clear chronological order, such as Zelda games, the timeline for the Elderscroll series is well-defined. This allows fans to understand when each game takes place historically.However, playing through these titles based on their story timeline can be challenging due to older PC and mobile entries that must be tracked down for a complete experience. while it’s not necessary for newcomers to know every detail about past events before diving into newer releases like Skyrim or Online editions; those who invest time into understanding will find it rewarding.
The major eras in this universe are marked with “E” followed by years:
- The Elderscroll Online – 2E 582
- The Elderscroll Adventures – Redguard – 2E 864
- The Elderscroll Arena – 3E 389 – 3E399
4 . The Elderscroll Travels : Shadowkey–3 E397
5 . The Elderscroll Legend: Battlespire–3 E398–405
6 . The elderscroll II: Daggerfall–3 E405–417
7 . The Elderscroll III: Morrowind–3 E427
8 . The Eldersroll IV: Oblivion—3 E433
9 . Legends—4 E175—201
10 . blades—4 E180
11 .Skyrim—4 E201
12. Stormhold & Dawnstar — Unknown
13.TBD
Conclusion
Whether you choose release order or chronological playthrough depends on your preference as a gamer; both methods offer unique insights into how this beloved franchise has developed over time while enriching your understanding of it's lore.
