THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE NEXT-GEN BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY FAQ sean71 / 11/12/2020 GUIDES ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY Get ready to continue your Elder Scrolls Online adventures on Xbox One X/S and PlayStation 5 thanks to backwards compatibility. Read our FAQ for everything you need to know about playing ESO on next-gen consoles!Can I play ESO on next-gen consoles via backward compatibility when they launch?