General:Learn the Basics of Housing & Update 43's Home Tours

Originally published August 19, 2024. The original article can be found here.

Introduce yourself to the new Home Tours feature coming to ESO in Update 43 and learn more about the housing system in ESO.

Update 43 is now live on PC/Mac and comes to Xbox and PlayStation consoles on September 4. With it, ESO’s housing system and the incredible community creations it inspires become more accessible than ever, thanks to the new Home Tours feature. Get a glimpse of homes both madcap and magnificent, plus see just a small fraction of the endless possibilities you can create and experience.

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Housing has been a staple of ESO since the launch of the Homestead update in early 2017 and is accessible to all players. If you're brand-new to ESO’s housing system, check out this thorough guide to the basics and get started on a creation of your own! For even more insights, explore these player-made guides on the system from members of the #ESOFam!

Kalam0n—A Brief Intro to Housing in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO)

This beginner's guide to housing sets you up for the basics you'll want to know as you get started, with tips on lighting, furnishings, and more.

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CozyCaster—ESO Housing—A First-Time Tamriel Homeowners Guide—Benefits, Tips and How to Decorate Your House

More of the fundamentals are covered in this guide, which covers some of the benefits of having a house and offers tips for decorating with the Housing Editor in-game.

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JakeClips—ESO Explained Finding Rare Furniture (Overland Sellers/Golden Vendor/Scrying/Secret Vendor, and More)

This guide breaks down many sources for rare and unusual furnishings to offer something unique for your creations.

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Are you looking forward to showcasing your work or touring homes designed by other players? Your sharing and sightseeing will be easier than ever with Home Tours in Update 43. Let us know what you are most excited to do with Home Tours via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.

Update 43 is a free base-game patch for all ESO players and arrives August 19 for PC/Mac and September 4 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles.