The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) servers are currently down for a major maintenance window to deploy Update 49. This is a massive update for the game, which is why the downtime is longer than a standard weekly reset.
Maintenance Schedule (Monday, March 9, 2026)
The servers for both PC/Mac and Consoles (Xbox and PlayStation) were taken offline simultaneously to accommodate the new simultaneous update model.
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Started: 4:00 AM EDT / 8:00 UTC
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Estimated Completion: 12:00 PM (Noon) EDT / 16:00 UTC
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Status: In Progress
Historically, major patch maintenance like this can be extended if issues arise during the deployment of new assets. However, they occasionally finish early. If you are in a different time zone, here is the expected “back up” time:
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PDT (West Coast): 9:00 AM
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EDT (East Coast): 12:00 PM
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GMT/UTC: 16:00
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IST (India): 9:30 PM
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What’s in Update 49?
This is a massive update for the game, which is why the downtime is longer than a standard weekly reset.
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DLCs Moving to Base Game: Four classic adventures—Orsinium, Imperial City, Thieves Guild, and Dark Brotherhood—are being integrated into the base game for all players at no extra cost.
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New Class Availability: The Warden class is now officially part of the base game.
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Dragonknight Refresh: Significant visual and balance updates to Dragonknight abilities.
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Quality of Life: Major reductions in the cost of Bag and Bank space upgrades.
Pro-Tips for Post-Maintenance
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Update Your Add-ons: If you’re on PC, Minion will likely have a long list of updates. Many UI and combat add-ons will be broken until their developers push Update 49 compatibility fixes.
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Expect a Large Download: Since this update restructures how several DLC zones are handled, the patch file is larger than usual. Ensure you have enough disk space before starting the launcher.
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Login Queue: Once the servers go live, there is often a “Login Queue” due to the high volume of players trying to see the new changes.
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