Elder Scrolls Online to Launch Witches Festival
The annual in-game event brings double experience points and themed rewards to all players starting October 21.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in eSports
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The Elder Scrolls Online developers will launch the Witches Festival on October 21, 2026. This seasonal event introduces new rewards and provides players with double experience points until November 4, 2026.
Why it matters
The festival provides an opportunity for players to accelerate character progression and unlock seasonal cosmetic items through exclusive daily quests. These limited-time events are a core component of the game's engagement strategy for the community.
Players receive a 100% experience bonus throughout the event. Each first daily boss kill awards 300 Trade Bars alongside a legendary Dremora Plunder Skull.
The players
The Impresario
This in-game merchant provides access to previous festival rewards and morphing collectibles.
The details
Players can earn rewards by slaying beasts across Tamriel and completing daily quests like Plucking the Crow and The Lord of Fear. The Witchmother's Whistle allows players to summon a cauldron to trigger a skeleton transformation, while Witchy Writs provide a path to obtaining Hollowjack style pages.
Timeline
The Witches Festival event begins on October 21, 2026.
The Witches Festival event ends on November 4, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This seasonal event follows the established Elder Scrolls Online live service update cycle for holiday content. It maintains the game's competitive engagement trajectory by introducing time-sensitive rewards that encourage consistent player activity.
Players can utilize the 100% experience bonus to level characters significantly faster than during non-event periods. Earning the 300 Trade Bars per day allows for consistent progress toward the upcoming Sanguine-themed house collection.
The takeaway
Players should prioritize completing daily boss kills early in the event to maximize their Trade Bar collection. Integrating the skeleton transformation into regular gameplay is an effective way to engage with the unique thematic elements of the festival.
Further reading
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Do you plan to participate in The Elder Scrolls Online Witches Festival for the new rewards?
