Bethesda gives away ESO with a new fantasy novel
From Pages to Planes: How a New Book is Opening the Gates to Tamriel
Get ready to trade your reading lamp for a magic sword, because Bethesda is mixing worlds in a delightful new way. The game world of The Elder Scrolls Online is about to find a cozy new companion, thanks to an unexpected partnership with UK publisher Tor and the latest fantasy installment from Travis Baldree.
Bethesda has teamed up with Tor to create a unique experience for fantasy enthusiasts and gamers. The deal involves bundling free PC copies of the sprawling MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls Online, with the new paperback release of Brigands & Breadknives, the third book in Baldree’s beloved “Legends and Lattes” fantasy series.
For those who enjoy the deep lore of Tamriel and the comfort of a good story, this collaboration offers a perfect gateway. The free game codes are tucked inside the printed copies of the book available at UK-based bookstores like Waterstones, Foyles, and local independents, or you can find them online through retailers like Amazon.
But the magic doesn’t stop at the code. Participating bookshops are also handing out branded bookmarks that contain a secondary code, unlocking a special “Pink Torchbug” pet for use in ESO. This means readers can turn their literary adventure directly into an in-game discovery.
To redeem these treasures, interested readers can enter the codes on the sticker through Tor’s redemption page, limited to the first 10,000 sign-ups. It is a charming invitation to step right out of the pages and into the vast world of Tamriel.
Tor described the partnership as a collaboration for “cosy fantasy book lovers and gamers,” aiming to encourage readers to move from Baldree’s latest story into creating their own adventure in Tamriel. It’s a perfect blend of epic gaming and literary comfort.
While this collaboration brings a dose of fantasy into the gaming scene, the foundation remains strong. The Elder Scrolls Online continues to be a major, ongoing title for Bethesda, and remains one of the largest titles for Xbox. Fans have also recently received reassurance from Zenimax and Microsoft that the game is secure and continues to evolve, attracting new players through ongoing updates and community engagement.
Bethesda’s commitment to its world is evident across its entire portfolio. The studio is actively supporting other major franchises, including continued development on Fallout, with remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas in development, alongside new projects from Obsidian Entertainment. Furthermore, the team is actively entering pre-production on Fallout 5, ensuring that the world of Tamriel and beyond continues to expand for future generations of players.
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