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I'm too excited for this!

The Elder Scrolls Online v0.18 presents new features in addition to tons of fixes and improvements to existing content based on tester feedback, and focuses on stability at high peak user load as we prep for launch day. Here’s a brief overview of what awaits you in this test:

• Streamlined and made modifications to the tutorial. It should now be faster to complete and have more interesting encounters.
• Now after the tutorial completion, new characters will go directly to first alliance city where you will then have the choice to go to the starting islands.
• Starting leveling is slightly quicker, while higher-level is a bit slower.
• Implementation of Molag Bal’s newest threat – Dark Fissures, smaller version of Dark Anchors.
• Player to NPC collision.
• Improved server performance in Cyrodiil.
• Thousands of fixes for quest issues across the entire game.
• More orchestral music across all zones.
• Many gameplay improvements, including balancing and polish to class and weapon abilities.
• Many updates and improvements to the UI.

During this test, you will have access to the following areas:

• Khenarthi’s Roost
• Auridon
• Grahtwood
• Stros M’Kai
• Betnikh
• Glenumbra
• Stormhaven
• Bleakrock Isle
• Bal Foyen
• Stonefalls
• Deshaan
• Cyrodiil

Coming to a computer near you.

Nice

You missed an important part of that post:

Additional Digital Content

This weekend, you will have access to the items contained in the Imperial Edition and the Explorer’s Pack, plus you’ll be joined by a pet monkey while on your journey!

Best thing I've read today.

Remember to read it in the trailer guy's voice.

and here are the goals of this upcomming test

TEST GOALS

For this test, we have a few goals we’d like you to try and reach while playing the game.

• Start a new character, and provide feedback on the tutorial and the new starting location experience.
• Find and defeat a Dark Fissure and let us know what you think!
• Travel to Cyrodiil and participate in the Alliance War.

I can't wait to continue my character from last beta but at the same time I'd like to see how the beginning of the game changed.

Does the friend key i got on last beta test still apply to this weekend anyone know?

Yes, it still works

Edit: as long as you haven't used it yet.

yes will personally start a new one to see the changes made to beginner areas

Nothing makes me happier about this Beta than the ability to play in the next tier of PvE zones (Grahtwood, Stormhaven and Deshaan). This is simply fantastic news.

Lots of stuff and more grinding ;D

Guar vanity pet?

Definitely testing out a new character just for this. Made quite a few last beta but I think this beta deserves a new character. I'm also very excited to test out all the imperial edition goodies.

Now to see how this collision thing works...

I'm pumped to get to try out the Imperial Race.

Updated launcher with a few small updates as well.

Things are looking good - can't wait!

Love to see the new dark fissure too.

Can't wait to see the ton of imperials zerging the tutorial.

snacks check

soda check

do not disturb sign check

ok i am ready

Can we actually play them though? They were also technically in the last build from the past 3 betas there was just no content in them.

The goal is to make a new char? Done. Time to try another faction!

lets not forget this part of the invite

This is our final large-scale beta event before Early Access.

I can't seem to log into the Beta forums help? i tried the link and my account with password didn't work.

Where are the beta forums even at? lol

Freakin' awesome! Can't wait!