The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. GameSpace
    Jun 6, 2018
    90
    Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is an exciting new chapter for the MMO. It offers an engaging narrative that kept this progression driven gamer distracted which is saying a lot. Although the expansion didn’t offer a new class we were introduced to a pretty fun new skill tree and despite the grind to unlock it, it offers some great new approaches to combat. With a beautiful new zone, intriguing story and only a few minor grievances, I highly recommend picking up Summerset.
  2. MMORPG.com
    Jun 5, 2018
    90
    When Morrowind was released last year, it was what I’d call Peak ESO. Now that Summerset is here, it’s raised that bar even more. Where Zenimax takes the game next is anyone’s guess, but I know I’ll be there to find out.
  3. XGN
    Jun 4, 2018
    88
    Summerset has a tough challenge to follow in the footsteps of Morrowind. But the expansion delivers with an exciting storyline, an interesting new order to join, loads of new content and a beautiful island. We only hoped the island would be bigger.
  5. Areajugones
    Jun 6, 2018
    87
    Summerset is the best evolution that The Elder Scrolls Online could have. An expansion that brings more personality to the game, with lots of quality content and made for both veterans and newcomers. Summerset is the best thing that has happened to TESO by far.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 29, 2018
    85
    Even if it comes with no major gameplay tweaks, this new chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online is filled with beautiful environments and strong writing, making the game a perfect fit for some summer playing time.
  7. GameStar
    Jun 1, 2018
    84
    A well done addition to the main game with many new challenges like quests, vaults and skills.
  8. The Overpowered Noobs
    Jun 22, 2018
    80
    Summerset is a great second chapter for Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), allowing players to explore, challenge themselves with new and dangerous enemies, and learn about the Psijic Order that had disappeared over 300 years earlier.
  9. PCWorld
    Jun 11, 2018
    80
    The Elder Scrolls Online will never feel like a proper Elder Scrolls game for many people who flock to it, but while we wait for whatever comes after Skyrim, it’s a damn fine way of passing the time.
  10. IGN
    Jun 7, 2018
    80
    The generically beautiful Summerset is on the smaller side in terms of overall new additions to The Elder Scrolls Online, but even after completing the majority of the side quests and all of the main storyline I feel compelled to go back.
  11. RPG Site
    Jun 1, 2018
    80
    If there was more to do, if the actions you took had more of an impact on the rest of Tamriel, and if there were perhaps a new race or class to be had with this expansion, I would have gladly given this a near-perfect score. As it stands, I still believe this is a must for those that wish to have a bit more from the game, but those who do not already own Elder Scrolls Online would perhaps be more suited to wait for a sale or perhaps a friend or two to experience the game with.
  12. Hooked Gamers
    Jun 13, 2018
    78
    The Summerset expansion pack brings a lot of quests, an enormous map to explore, and some pretty nifty skills and abilities to the table and I recommend anyone playing ESO pick it up post-haste.
  13. SpazioGames
    Jun 25, 2018
    75
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is a good add-on, with a new realm, main quest and characters, but still not up to the Morrowind standard.
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    May 25, 2018
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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 139
  3. Negative: 44 out of 139
  1. DANofYORE
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    This blew me away, was not expecting the game to have come so far since release. The new chapter adds a lot more and 100% would recommend. SodThis blew me away, was not expecting the game to have come so far since release. The new chapter adds a lot more and 100% would recommend. Sod waiting for the next TES chapter when this exists now.… Full Review »
  2. mmdcasdca
    Jun 26, 2018
    0
    This game is poorly optimised. slow loading screen (4-5 minutes), lagging, shuttering everywhere.
  3. Shekky
    Jun 12, 2018
    9
    Good storyline. The game has definately impressed me and hooked me in. The game was seriously lacking on launch and has definately improvedGood storyline. The game has definately impressed me and hooked me in. The game was seriously lacking on launch and has definately improved since then. The one thing I can complain about still which was only a minor thing for me was the amount of skills available to use but only being able to use a minute amount of them but otherwise the game is quite fun.… Full Review »
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