OpenMW Multiplayer adds multiplayer support to OpenMW, the open source engine for Morrowind.
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind can run through OpenMW, an open source engine that supports compatible data files.
About Openmw
OpenMW is an open-source, open-world RPG game engine for playing The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, as published on GitHub. The project's listed version is 0.52.0 and it is released under the GPLv3 license. You must own a copy of Morrowind to play it through OpenMW. The project also includes OpenMW-CS, a replacement for Bethesda's Construction Set.
According to the project, the main quests in Morrowind, Tribunal and Bloodmoon can all be completed. Some side quest issues are expected but described as rare. The project lists known issues that must be resolved before a "1.0" release. Pre-existing Morrowind mods can be hit-and-miss, because OpenMW's script compiler checks for errors more strictly than Morrowind does.
Key features
- Plays Morrowind, with main quests from Tribunal and Bloodmoon completable
- Includes OpenMW-CS, a replacement for Bethesda's Construction Set
- Launcher can locate Morrowind data files when both games are installed properly
- Command line options for data directories, user data, content files and starting cell
- Includes improved graphics and user interfaces compared with the original engine
- Script compiler performs stricter error checking than Morrowind
Best for: Players who already own Morrowind and want to run it on an open-source engine, and people who want to work on or follow the OpenMW project.
Good for
- Released as open source under the GPLv3 license
- Main quests in Morrowind, Tribunal and Bloodmoon are reported as completable
- Launcher can detect the Morrowind data location automatically when both are installed properly
Watch out for
- You must own Morrowind to play through OpenMW
- Some existing mods may not run, and some rely on engine bugs or quirks
- Some side quest issues occur, and a "1.0" release is not yet available
Openmw at a glance
- Website
- github.com/OpenMW/openmw
- Category
- Gaming › Mods & Fan Projects
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Openmw FAQ
Do I need to own Morrowind to use OpenMW?
Yes. The project states that you need to own the game for OpenMW to play Morrowind.
Will existing Morrowind mods work in OpenMW?
Not always. The project describes pre-existing mods as hit-and-miss, since some may not run and some rely on engine bugs. Compatibility is considered on a case-by-case basis, and a list of mod status is kept on the project wiki.
Are the main quests completable?
The project states that the main quests in Morrowind, Tribunal and Bloodmoon are all completable, though some side quest issues are expected.
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