The Elder Scrolls Online Delays Big Features After Mass Layoffs: ‘I Expected Drip Feed But This Is Brutal’

The Elder Scrolls Online is pushing several major 2026 features into 2027 after recent Xbox-linked layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios.

Delayed content includes a Warden class overhaul, the Crimson Veldt trial, a class and combat refresh, and Update 52.

ZeniMax said the shift reflects the need for more development time following organizational changes and staff departures.

The delays raise concerns about ESO’s content pacing and the impact of Xbox layoffs on the game’s future roadmap.