The PC version of Elder Scrolls Online is now available on Steam. There’s also a limited time only sale on ESO to celebrate the occasion.
The Standard and Imperial editions of the game will be on sale until Monday, July 21st. You can pick up the Standard Edition for -50%, and the Imperial Edition for -40%.
You can also upgrade to the Imperial Edition and purchase the Palomino Horse on Steam.
Anyone who purchases the Imperial Edition of the game during the sale will receive an in-game vanity pet: the Wolfhound.
ESO Steam FAQ
Questions & Answers taken from ESO Support.
Q: Can I link my current ESO account with Steam?
A: The only way to play The Elder Scrolls Online through Steam on an existing account is by adding the title as a non-Steam game. Players who purchase ESO through Steam will not be able to apply a Steam key to an ESO account that already has an ESO game key redeemed to it.
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Q: If I already own The Elder Scrolls Online, can I get a Steam key for free?
A: Players with existing accounts for The Elder Scrolls Online do not need a Steam key to play ESO via Steam. Instead, those players should add their existing title to Steam.
To do this, go to the “Games” option within Steam and select “Add Non-Steam Game to My Library.” Players should then select the checkbox next to “The Elder Scrolls Online” and click “Add Selected Programs.”
Players who purchase the game through Steam will not be able to apply the Steam key to an ESO account that already has an ESO game key redeemed to it.
Q: Do I need a Steam account to purchase ESO on Steam?
A: Yes, in order to purchase The Elder Scrolls Online on Steam, players need to have a Steam account.
Q: How do I add ESO to my Steam Library?
A: Players who want to add The Elder Scrolls Online to their Steam Library have two options. They can either purchase ESO via the Steam Client or add the ESO Launcher to their Steam Library using Steam functionality.
To use Steam functionality:
1. From Steam, go to Games
2. Add a non-steam game to my Library
3. Browse or select “ESO” in the list
4. Add selected programs.
Q: If I already own The Elder Scrolls Online but want to play through Steam, will it require another copy of the game?
A: No, playing on an existing The Elder Scrolls Online account does not require the purchase of another copy of the game through Steam.
Players with existing accounts for ESO can simply add their existing title to Steam. To do this, players should go to the “Games” option within Steam and select “Add Non-Steam Game to My Library.” Players should then select the checkbox next to “The Elder Scrolls Online” and click “Add Selected Programs.
Q: Will there be Steam trading cards for ESO?
A: Yes, Steam Trading Cards will be available to players who purchased The Elder Scrolls Online through Steam.