The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited - Subscription-Free Coming Soon

That's right, subscriptions are leaving The Elder Scrolls Online. With The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, players will only have to purchase the game and make no other payments, though they will be able to if they wish.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited will come to PC and Mac on 17th March, and to PS4 & Xbox One on 9th June. When it kicks in, and brings with it the awaited Justice and Champion systems, and not require a monthly payment. However there will be ESO Plus and Crowns, the new virtual (read: premium) currency.

ESO Plus is detailed in the newly-posted FAQ:

What is ESO Plus?
ESO Plus is an optional premium membership offered to players with the launch of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. ESO Plus memberships will be offered in 30-, 90-, and 180-day durations.

What are the benefits of ESO Plus membership?
ESO Plus offers members exclusive in-game bonuses, a reoccurring allotment of crowns and access to all downloadable content (DLC) game packs for the duration of membership:

 

30-day Membership:

1500 crowns at the start of each 30-day membership period
Access to all downloadable content for the duration of membership
Exclusive character progression bonuses for the duration of membership
10% bonus to experience point gain
10% bonus to crafting research
10% bonus to crafting inspiration gain
10% bonus to gold acquisition

 

90-day Membership:

4500 crowns at the start of each 90-day membership period
Access to all downloadable content for the duration of membership
Exclusive character progression bonuses for the duration of membership
10% bonus to experience point gain
10% bonus to crafting research
10% bonus to crafting inspiration gain
10% bonus to gold acquisition

 

180-day Membership:

9000 crowns at the start of each 180-day membership period
Access to all downloadable content for the duration of membership
Exclusive character progression bonuses for the duration of membership
10% bonus to experience point gain
10% bonus to crafting research
10% bonus to crafting inspiration gain
10% bonus to gold acquisition

If you have subscription time remaining, it will convert into ESO Plus membership. You can cancel at renewal or continue on with the new membership plan.

If your subscription has already lapsed, you can go back to the game free of charge, once The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited launches 17th March.