Play Nintendo Switch with Elder Scrolls Online via Modifications
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Title: Nintendo Switch Owners Can't Play Elder Scrolls Online natively, but Here's an Unofficial Workaround**
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Nintendo Switch fans have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), but as of now, it doesn't come preloaded on their consoles. However, since patience is a virtue, good things do come to those who wait – and a resourceful Reddit user has found a workaround to play ESO on Nintendo Switch.
Currently, Elder Scrolls Online is available on various gaming platforms like PC, PS4, and Xbox One, but Nintendo Switch users are left in the dark. Fortunately, a user named Gadaaavo managed to figure out a way to play the game on their Switch using a combination of mods with Xbox Remote Play.
Here's a step-by-step guide on accessing this widely-played multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) on Nintendo Switch:
- First, ensure you own Elder Scrolls Online on an Xbox console.
- Download and install the Xbox app on your Android or iOS device.
- Enable Remote Play on your Xbox console and use the app to stream gameplay to your phone or tablet.
- Depending on the Nintendo Switch model, you may need to jailbreak your device and sideload the Android operating system to install the Xbox app. However, it's essential to note that this action violates Nintendo's terms of service.
- Once you've managed to stream ESO using the Xbox app, prepare yourself for some glitches and unsupported performance since the workaround isn't officially supported.
Unfortunately, due to the lack of native support for ESO on the Nintendo Switch, no functional mod exists for the platform. That being said, some Switch moddings may theoretically allow the console to run Android or Linux, but streaming via Xbox app remains glitchy and unstable.
Since Bethesda has not announced Elder Scrolls Online for the Nintendo Switch, the closest official option for you is Skyrim—it's playable on Nintendo Switch via backward compatibility.
In case you're wondering about the Nintendo Switch Pro, rumors suggest it might be unveiled before long, but as of now, there's no official confirmation. Stay tuned for more updates on the gaming scene!
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Elder Scrolls Online, with its vast Tamriel environment and various main series expansions, is a fan favorite among players. If you can crack the use of mods on your Nintendo Switch, you'll undoubtedly enjoy the game, despite the challenges mentioned above.
Sources:
[1] ESO on Nintendo Switch
[2] Zenimax Online Studios Delays ESO: Console Enhanced
[3] Elder Scrolls Online on Nintendo Switch
[4] Nintendo Switch Pro
- Despite the lack of native support for Elder Scrolls Online on the Nintendo Switch, a Reddit user named Gadaaavo found an unofficial workaround using a combination of mods with Xbox Remote Play, allowing them to play the game on their Switch.
- Since Bethesda has not announced Elder Scrolls Online for the Nintendo Switch, those who own the game on an Xbox console can stream it to their Nintendo Switch by downloading and installing the Xbox app and following certain steps, including jailbreaking the device (which violates Nintendo's terms of service).
- Although some modding for the Nintendo Switch may theoretically allow the console to run Android or Linux, streaming Elder Scrolls Online via the Xbox app is still glitchy and unstable due to the lack of official support.
