Elder Scrolls Online requires Xbox Gold, but not PS Plus

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PS4 version can be played with single monthly fee, yet Xbox One edition requires two subscriptions

The PS4 version of The Elder Scrolls Online will not require a PlayStation Plus subscription, Bethesda has confirmed.

Usually, Plus membership is required to access online play on Sony's console, thus there was the possibility that PS4 owners would be required to pay two separate monthly payments in order to play the MMO.

However, it's now been confirmed that PS4 owners will only be required to pay the same monthly subscription associated with The Elder Scrolls Online that PC and Mac users will pay.

Conversely, Microsoft has confirmed to Joystiq that the Xbox One version will require an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play.

Bethesda previously claimed it was hoping the service could work on both systems.

The Elder Scrolls Online is set to release for PC and Mac on April 4, 2014 (4/4/14), followed by PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in June 2014.

Those who purchase the MMO will receive unlimited access for the first 30 days following activation. Beyond that, a subscription of $14.99/month (€12.99 / £8.99) will be required.

In a new PlayStation Blog fan Q&A Bethesda confirmed that ESO servers will be split between region (Europe and North America) and platform, so PC and Mac players will not be able to play with PS4 users and vice versa.

An Elder Scrolls Online beta will launch on PlayStation 4 "later this year".

Posted: Jan 28, 2014 2:37 pm
Related Forum: Gaming Discussion

Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/447075/ps4-elder-scrolls-online-wont-require-ps-plus-subscription/

Comments

MawderzPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

GT-R Not really liking the idea of paying a subscription just to play this game.

You have to pay a subscription for most online games, on the PC anyway.

DreamsPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

tbh i could care less elderscolls is such a good game id pay the extra bit of money for gold,nearly everyone that buys a nex gen console has live anyways

SentencePosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

-TheVampireDiaries-
Dorkus Microsoft seems to charge for everything, i hope sony changes that for their consoles.

Yeah Me too.
Most Likely Why People Get More ps4s The Xbox Ones...

because people dont acknowledge that xbox charges because they pay to keep there servers running and psn doesnt.

Scared_of_WaterPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

-TheVampireDiaries- Ugh How Do I Edit My Comment Plz Help so i can Fix That 1 under me???

you can't, stupid right?

20 characters

Green_ArrowPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

Ugh How Do I Edit My Comment Plz Help so i can Fix That 1 under me???

Green_ArrowPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

Dorkus Microsoft seems to charge for everything, i hope sony changes that for their consoles.

Yeah Me too.
Most Likely Why People Get More ps4s The Xbox Ones...

Green_ArrowPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

Kinda Sucks.
I Mean The Game Is Good But Still.

Scared_of_WaterPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

They did said they there will be deals if you buy 3,6,12 months at a time. So if they have a deal that give 12 months sub for the same amount of xbox live or close do it, I wouldn't care. I will be getting the game and playing that first month free but.

-SignedPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

Honestly I don't care. At this point I'm really desperate to play this. I'll pay and if its good, I'll keep paying.

GT-RPosted: Thu. Jan 30, 2014

Not really liking the idea of paying a subscription just to play this game.

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