This is a cooperative adventure game set in the world of Nirn during Tamrial's Second Era of Bethesda's Elder Scrolls lore (see "'Elder Scrolls' to Tabletop"). The plotline revolves around the events of the Planemeld and the Three Banners War. The game features campaign-based play that sees players developing and customizing characters to go off and complete quests throughout Tamriel. Along the way, they will uncover the diabolical plot of a hidden antagonist and reveal new mysteries about the events plaguing the world.

The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era is for one to four players, ages 14 and up, and plays in 60-240 minutes.