Elder Scrolls Onlineis available on a number of platforms, more than just about any other major MMO. PC players candownload the game on its own, which launches via the Zenimax Launcher independently, or through Steam, which launches the Zenimax Launcher through the Steam platform as a middleman instead.
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It’s not necessary to link one’s Steam account toElder Scrolls Onlineto play the MMO on PC, but it does make it a lot easier to boot up. It’s not a difficult process at all and having your ESO and Steam accounts linked can make it much faster to boot up and start the game via the platform.
What’s The Point Of Linking Your Account?
The main benefit of linking anElder Scrolls Onlineaccount to Steam is that it lets players log into the game without having to type out their information. As long as the Steam version ofESOis installed (not the separate launcher)setting up this linkessentially lets players skip the in-game login screen, taking them directly to character selection.
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The other benefit to linking your Steam andESOaccounts is being able to use the Steaminterface while playing the MMO. It’s much more convenient for talking to friends, for example, through the Steam interface than through Zenimax.
How To Link An ESO Account To Steam
By buyingElder Scrolls Onlinevia Steam, most of the work is already done for you. StartingESOvia the Steam version of the game prompts the player to either login or create a new account, the latter of which automatically links to the Steam account it was launched from.
If you already have anESOaccount but want to install the Steam version of the game instead, head to the Accountpage of theElder Scrolls Onlinewebsite. In the Account Summary section, there should be a tab for Linked Accounts. Click this and you’ll be presented with a variety of platforms yourESOaccount can be linked to. Click the Steam option, which will bring up a separate window for you to login to your Steam Account. Follow the prompts, and after only about a minute’s effort you’ll cut out the hassle of typing out your login info every time you want to playESO!
The Elder Scrolls Onlineis available for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S.
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