The Elder Scrolls Online gameplay footage revealed

Bethesda has released a 9-minute introduction video from their upcoming MMO, The Elder Scrolls: Online.

This new clip provides a documentary-style introduction to the game, presented by members of The Elder Scrolls Online dev team.

The video covers all the basics, including a first look at the game’s Elder Scrolls-style combat system, massive PvP battles, Megaserver technology, exploration-based content, and much more.

The Elder Scrolls Online will offer a player-driven PvP conflict that pits the three player factions against each other in open-world warfare over the province of Cyrodiil and the Emperor’s throne itself. The story of the game is set a millennium before the events of Skyrim as the daedric prince Molag Bal tries to pull all of Tamriel into his demonic realm.

Take a look at the new video below.

The Elder Scrolls Online will be launched in 2013, for PC and Mac.