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A modern open-source engine for Morrowind, improving compatibility and graphics options.
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Before you start
- Platform
- Windows / macOS / Linux
- How to start
- Download
- Game files
- Bring game files
File requirements
Playing Morrowind requires owning the original game and configuring its data files.
Based on public documentation; full builds and playthroughs have not been tested. Project documentation 
What it recreates
OpenMW rebuilds the engine behind The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind so the original game content can run on modern systems.
What’s different
Its focus is improved compatibility and graphics options while using Morrowind's original content. It supports Windows, macOS and Linux.
What you can use today
The engine is available to download, but playing Morrowind requires owning the original game and configuring its data files. Some original mods are incompatible, so check support for your existing mod setup.
Sources & notesSources checked:
The README identifies Morrowind support, game ownership requirements and GPLv3 licensing.
Sources checked: 2026-10-11 · Based on public documentation; full builds and playthroughs have not been tested.