Skywind Mod Updates Morrowind with Skyrim Engine
TES Renewal Project is working on a Morrowind mod for Skyrim.
The TES Renewal Project is currently working on an Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim mod that updates Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind with the Skyrim engine's advanced graphics and capabilities. Called Skywind, this mod requires that the gamer has Skyrim installed along with Morrowind and the two expansion packs, Bloodmoon and Tribunal.
"As of now, Skywind mostly just consists of landscape and static meshes, but we are currently working on getting all of the quests, NPCs, weapons, creatures, etc. working correctly, and they should all be available by the final release," reads the FAQ.
Morrowind is probably one of the best RPGs – heck, one of the best games period – that has ever been made. The game is a must-have despite its aging graphics, pulling gamers into a rich, unique world that will see you wandering around just to capture its immersive essence.
Unfortunately, the new mod isn't available to download "due to its very alpha state." All we have right now is a video showing a number of incredible environments, a brief shot of an armored guard and a little dose of combat. For Morrowind fans, this mod should successfully melt your eyes.
Check out the video below if you dare.
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eklipz330 yeah, im expecting a 2019 release date. remember how long black mesa took for release? and by the time it finally got out, the hype just fizzled.Reply -
Pherule To be fair, this is the first time I've heard of this. I used to play Morrowind, not a lot, but enough to know that it's more in-depth than both Oblivion and Skyrim. Used to run it on a Pentium 3 with onboard graphics so had to have the graphics set on minimum, but I sure wouldn't mind trying it with brand new Skyrim graphics. The music people, remember the music.Reply -
jalek Weren't they also looking to do this for Oblivion? I'm not sure they could even get close, the Skyrim engine apparently defaults to bleak and grey colors.Reply -
rajangel I really love Morrowind. It's my favorite of the series, simply because there isn't a time limit or anything similar to that. Having the game get more difficult based on the hours you've played rather than your level really defeats the wonder of exploring the worlds. I feel rushed when playing Oblivion or Skyrim, because the longer I wait the more dragons, portals, monsters, etc appear. I know the newer games aren't really set up to pressure the player, but I still feel pressured. I was disappointed by Skyrim, but maybe it will be worth the purchase with the completion of this mod.Reply