No, High Isle Does Not Include All ESO DLC
As an ESO expert and content creator, I receive many questions about what is included with each new chapter release. And does High Isle include every DLC for Elder Scrolls Online? The answer is no – while massive in its own right, High Isle strictly contains the brand-new eponymous chapter, all previous chapters, and base game. Smaller DLCs like Thieves Guild, Markarth, and Harrowstorm are NOT covered and would need purchasing separately.
Everything High Isle Adds to Elder Scrolls Online
Specifically, here‘s everything you‘ll gain access to by buying High Isle:
- The Systres Archipelago zone – a stunning tropical island chain and the long-awaited Breton homeland
- 30+ hours of engrossing main storyline quests and side adventures
- The hotly-anticipated Tales of Tribute card game system
- Two exciting new companions in Ember and Isobel
- New world events, delves, boss encounters, and unlockable cosmetics items
- Multiple new item sets, motifs, and splendid new housing options
- Under-the-hood improvements to antiquities, companions, item sets, and gameplay
Additionally, a major free update (U35) will overhaul class balance and make sweeping combat changes.
So as you can see, High Isle massively expands ESO with fresh regions, stories, activities, and goodies for all playstyles. Even without the multitude of DLCs, there is a lot here for the cost.
Overview of ESO DLCs Not Included with High Isle
While much awaits within High Isle, ESO does have a broad back catalog of paid DLC dating back years:
| Type | DLC Packs |
|---|---|
| Major Expansions | Blackwood Greymoor Elsweyr Summerset Morrowind |
| Dungeon DLC | Waking Flame Harrowstorm Dragonhold Scalebreaker Wrathstone |
| Zone DLC | Markarth Stonethorn Greymoor Dragonhold |
| Other DLC | Imperial City Orsinium Thieves Guild Dark Brotherhood |
Ranging from entire zone additions down to small questlines or dungeons, this older content helps flesh out ESO‘s world for those hungry for more adventures. As a content creator aiming to experience everything Aurbis offers, I personally find it invaluable.
Yet to unlock access to all those DLC packs individually could cost up to $150 extra depending on sales. That outlay isn‘t always feasible for more casual fans who just want to enjoy the core game.
Here‘s my advice: take full advantage of the tremendous value already included within High Isle and its 30+ hours of self-contained stories and goodies. Should completist urges take hold down the road, an ESO Plus membership unlocks ALL DLC (sans High Isle) while active. This lets enthusiasts conveniently access extra content without costly upfront purchases.
In closing, High Isle may not include every DLC and expansion for ESO. But with an entire picturesque island chain, card mini-game, special companions, and meaningful updates to anticipiate, it delivers more than enough festivities to occupy our adventuring appetites when it launches this June!
