Giveaway: grab access to this weekend's Elder Scrolls Online beta test

Update: we have 500 more unique keys to give away. Come and get 'em!

Hail, adventurer! Will you take up your sword in the name of Tamriel and join the grand struggle to — AHEM — sorry, I was momentarily possessed by the spirit of a passing fantasy RPG NPC there. An occasional occurrence in PCG towers. I meant to say "would you like to play The Elder Scrolls Online this weekend?" If [yes] then [proceed to rest of article]. There you will find instructions for grabbing one of the thousand keys we have to giveaway for this weekend's beta test. First come, first served!

Just fill out the form below with your contact information to receive a key for The Elder Scrolls Online beta. The beta key will be available and usable Friday, March 14, 2014 at 12pm ET through Sunday, March 16, 11:59pm ET. Limited time offer. While supplies last.

Key redemption instructions:

  • Use this unique key to register your beta account.
  • Create your account by visiting https://account.elderscrollsonline.com/register/account-information . Please make sure you don't leave extra spaces in front of the unique code number if copying/pasting.
  • Once you've finished creating and verifying your account, click “Redeem Key” button on the main My Account Page to register your beta key.
  • When the process is complete, you should be able to download the game client from your Account Page.
  • Use the username and password you registered to login and play the game.

Zenimax and not Future Publishing Limited or Future US, Inc are responsible for the beta code and unique access keys relating to Elder Scrolls Online. Contact Zenimax directly through Elder Scrolls beta support with any questions or concerns about registering your beta account or downloading, accessing or using the game client.

Tom Senior

Part of the UK team, Tom was with PC Gamer at the very beginning of the website's launch—first as a news writer, and then as online editor until his departure in 2020. His specialties are strategy games, action RPGs, hack ‘n slash games, digital card games… basically anything that he can fit on a hard drive. His final boss form is Deckard Cain.

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