ESO Xbox One Patch Notes: v8.2.5 & v8.2.6

Major Changes & Improvements

v8.2.5

• New Update: The long-awaited Heartland of Skyrim expansion is now available!
• New Zone: Explore the vast and unforgiving Blackreach, a sprawling underground realm filled with ancient secrets and formidable foes.
• New Quests: Embark on a grand adventure involving the fate of Blackreach and its enigmatic inhabitants, the Reachmen.
• New Dungeons: Delve into the treacherous Arx Corinium and Kynesgrove, two dungeons brimming with unique challenges and epic loot.
• New Gear: Acquire powerful Mythic Items to enhance your character's abilities.

v8.2.6

• Performance Enhancements: Improvements to game stability and performance across all platforms.
• Bug Fixes: Resolved numerous issues affecting gameplay, quests, and systems.
• Event Update: The Undaunted Celebration event returns with new rewards and challenges.
• Home Storage Improvements: Implemented enhancements to housing storage capacity and organization.
• UI Updates: Adjusted the user interface to improve clarity and accessibility.

Detailed Changelog

v8.2.5

New Features

• Added the Heartland of Skyrim expansion, including:
  • New zone: Blackreach
  • New quests and storylines
  • New dungeons: Arx Corinium and Kynesgrove
  • New gear: Mythic Items
• Implemented the Homestead system, allowing players to purchase and decorate their own homes.
• Introduced Player Bounties, rewarding players for defeating other players in PvP.
• Added new sets of crafting materials and recipes.

Balance Changes

• Balanced numerous class abilities across all professions.
• Adjusted the scaling of dungeon and overland content.
• Revised the loot tables for dungeons and bosses.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed quest progression issues affecting several in-game storylines.
• Resolved performance issues occurring in specific areas.
• Addressed exploits and unintended gameplay mechanics.

v8.2.6

Performance Enhancements

• Optimized server-side performance, reducing lag and improving stability.
• Implemented client-side optimizations, improving frame rates and reducing loading times.
• Reduced memory usage in specific game modes.

Bug Fixes

• Resolved crashing issues on login and during gameplay.
• Fixed graphical glitches affecting textures and animations.
• Addressed ability issues affecting several classes.

Event Update

• Activated the Undaunted Celebration event, featuring:
  • New event quests and rewards
  • Bonus dungeon rewards
  • Special limited-time items

Home Storage Improvements

• Increased storage capacity for all homes.
• Added new storage containers for better organization.
• Implemented a sorting system to automatically arrange items.

UI Updates

• Updated the inventory screen for improved readability.
• Adjusted the skill tree interface for easier navigation.
• Added contextual help to various menus and tooltips.

Tables

Table 1: Mythic Item Set Bonuses

Table 2: New Dungeons

Table 3: Performance Enhancements

Table 4: Home Storage Improvements