Ethan Crossfield 
Fans waiting to revisit the Bosmer homeland should note that this is not a new Bethesda video game announcement. Valenwood is returning as a region expansion for Chip Theory Games' The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, with pre-orders open ahead of a November 2026 re-release.
What is returning this month
Valenwood was first released alongside the Betrayal of the Second Era board game in 2025, but it sold out quickly. Chip Theory Games is now bringing the expansion back in November 2026, although the source does not specify an exact release or shipping date. Players who secure a pre-order should expect fulfillment to begin soon after the re-release arrives. The return is part of a broader month for the game, which has five expansions launching in November.
What Valenwood adds to the board game
The expansion opens up Valenwood, the heavily forested Elder Scrolls province associated with the Bosmer, or Wood Elves. It includes a physical overland map and a gazetteer, alongside quests, delves, encounter content and enemies tied specifically to the region. Its gameplay additions are not limited to Valenwood campaigns: Arcanist, Burglar and Ranger join the available classes, while Illusion, Legerdemain and Light Armor arrive as new skill lines. Players also receive related cards, chips, tokens and skill dice.
Who should consider picking it up
Valenwood is most relevant for existing Betrayal of the Second Era players who missed the original print run or want more character-building options. The expansion costs $45 through GameFound, while the base game is listed at $225. It does not add newly announced content beyond the original expansion, so returning owners do not need to buy it again. For video game-focused Elder Scrolls fans, this release is a tabletop option rather than confirmation that Bethesda will use Valenwood in a future mainline title.
What players should know
- Valenwood is a re-release of a 2025 board game expansion, not a new mainline Elder Scrolls game.
- The November 2026 release date has been announced, but no specific day has been confirmed.
- It adds three classes: Arcanist, Burglar and Ranger.
- New skill lines include Illusion, Legerdemain and Light Armor.
- The expansion is priced at $45 and requires The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era.
Expert View
This re-release is a practical second chance for tabletop players rather than a major surprise for the wider Elder Scrolls audience. Its value depends on whether players want deeper campaign variety and new build options, especially given the premium cost of the base game. The setting remains appealing, but fans hoping for Bethesda to explore Valenwood in a modern mainline RPG will need to keep waiting.
