User blog comment:PsijicThief/One of the two greatest blunders?/@comment-5469467-20130829005713

I'm quite disappointed by the decision, and probably not getting ESO now. But judging by the fan reaction, Zenimax will need to address it at some point. To me, a switch to B2P would be optimal (even if there are F2P strings attached, like the cash store), but a cheaper sub sounds more likely.

Also, I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but Bethesda and Zenimax are looking to allow ESO to be played on next-gen consoles without Xbox Live or Playstation Plus. It's a good gesture for those who would need to get those services specifically to play ESO, but probably not enough for everyone (including those who would already have it, or are playing on PC).