CJ Grebb Interview: Elder Scrolls Online High Isle Chapter

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The next year of content updates for Elder Scrolls Online promise to take players to a part of Tamriel never before seen in anElder Scrolls game: the Systres Archipelago in High Isle to explore the legacy of the Bretons. Every year, Elder Scrolls Online fans can look forward to four major content updates around a specific theme. Where 2021 took players to Blackwood and the Deadlands to explore the events preceding The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, 2022 will focus on the Breton race and the political intrigue The Elder Scrolls is known for. Players can expect a new land to explore, new Elder Scrolls Online companions to aid them on their journey, and a mysterious plot to uncover.

In Elder Scrolls Online, High Isle is a sort of resort for some of Tamriel's wealthiest denizens. It is also the home of the Bretons, an Elder Scrolls race descended from both humans and elves. The idyllic Systres Archipelago has been selected as the location for peace talks to bring an end to the Three Banners War, hosted by the Society of the Steadfast. However, given High Isle's reputation for ruthlessness, players will need to tread carefully as they begin their adventure.

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Elder Scrolls Online's Systres Archipelago is a rich and unique environment that takes inspiration from the Mediterranean and Medieval England. As with any new chapter of Elder Scrolls Online, the environment helps tell the story and immerse players in the world of Tamriel. CJ Grebb, Art Director for Elder Scrolls Online, recently sat down with Screen Rant to talk about how the team created these new landscapes to fit the year-long, Breton-themed story of High Isle.

Political intrigue is at the heart