The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood Expands the Franchise
The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood is a new expansion for the board game The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, offering a fresh experience for fans of the series
The Elder Scrolls franchise has been quiet lately, with little news about the upcoming The Elder Scrolls VI. However, fans of the series have something to look forward to, as a new expansion for the board game The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era has been announced. The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood is a brand-new game that brings players to the legendary region of Valenwood, equipped with all-new characters, quests, and landmarks to explore.
Introduction to Valenwood
The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood is not a video game, but rather an expansion for the board game The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. This game is an expansive, Tamriel-hopping adventure board game for up to four players that sees them journey across iconic regions from The Elder Scrolls universe, completing quests, clearing dungeons, and progressing through a three-stage campaign. The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood builds upon the base game, introducing a whole new map based on the Valenwood region, new equipment, enemies, and quests to be completed.
New Features and Gameplay
The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood adds two new classes, Arcanist and Burglar, as well as the Security and Illusion skill lines, all of which greatly expand the scope for character builds and progression. This expansion requires the base game to be played, but if you love The Elder Scrolls and want a comparable experience to the video games set in a different era with its own story, quests, and more, then you should absolutely pick up The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era too. The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood costs $44.95 and can be pre-ordered from the official Chip Theory Games website.
Release and Comparison to Other Games
The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood is set to release in November 2026, which is likely to be years before The Elder Scrolls 6 gets its next official announcement. For fans of the series, this expansion offers a fresh experience and a chance to explore the world of Tamriel in a new way. The following table compares some of the games in The Elder Scrolls franchise:
| Game | Release Order |
|---|---|
| The Elder Scrolls: Arena | 1 |
| The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall | 2 |
| The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind | 3 |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | 4 |
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | 5 |
| The Elder Scrolls Online | 6 |
| The Elder Scrolls: Legends | 7 |
| The Elder Scrolls: Blades | 8 |
| The Elder Scrolls 6 | upcoming |
Conclusion
The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood is a great option for fans of the series who are looking for something new to play while waiting for The Elder Scrolls VI. With its new map, classes, and skill lines, this expansion offers a lot of content and gameplay possibilities. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the series or just looking for a new board game to play, The Elder Scrolls: Valenwood is definitely worth checking out.
