The Elder Scrolls Online Previews Upcoming Antiquities System In New Dev Blog

elder scrolls online treasure hunt bannerThe Elder Scrolls Online Greymoor Chapter is scheduled to roll out in less than a month and fans are eagerly awaiting the day they finally get to return to Skyrim. Aside from a new storyline, new quests, and a new zone, the new chapter will also feature the new Antiquities System. ZeniMax Online Studios talks about it in a new dev blog.

“With the new Antiquities system arriving as part of the Greymoor Chapter, you can travel all over the continent (and beyond!) as a member of the Antiquarian Circle and dig up Tamriel’s hidden history while discovering unique collectibles, treasure, and even powerful Mythic items.

This new system includes two unique mini-games: Scrying, where you use a new tool to augur the location of hidden items, and Excavation, where you actually dig them up! While this new system is unlocked with the Greymoor Chapter, it’ll actually take you all over Tamriel, not just Western Skyrim.”

The new treasure-hunting system will have players travelling the world and solving puzzles to acquire ancient artifacts while learning more about the game’s lore. “Antiquities would well be described as something enjoyed over a cup of tea,” says ZeniMax. “The activities are short, puzzle-based bursts of gameplay. We wanted the system to be accessible to a wide variety of players, so we made sure these activities don’t require lightning-fast reflexes or a deep knowledge of combat.”

In addition, the upcoming chapter will also introduce new costumes and adornments, the new Magicka Lance siege weapon, new Motifs, new Crafter enchantments, new house furnishings, and the addition of Mythic items.

Greymoor is scheduled to launch on May 26th. Head over to The Elder Scrolls Online official site for more details. You can also watch the video below for an overview of the new Antiquities system.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor - Adventures in Antiquities