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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is a singleplayer first-person and third-person ARPG and open world game in the The Elder Scrolls series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Morrowind Nexus, the largest active modding community for Morrowind.

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Install the latest patches to remove SafeDisc DRM. Requires the disc to be always present (even after patches).^[4]
GamersGate

GOG.com		Includes both expansions, all official Bethesda plugins, and the Construction Set.^[5]
Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Microsoft Store		DRM-free after being copied to any other folder. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Steam		Includes both expansions but not the Construction Set.^[6]
Bethesda.net (unavailable)		Includes both expansions but not the Construction Set. DRM-free when launched directly from executable.

The in-game soundtrack can be found at <path-to-game>\Data Files\Music in 128kbit/s MP3. These differ in arrangement from the versions on the official soundtrack.

Version differences

The Game of the Year Edition includes both expansions and the latest patches. All digital distribution versions are the Game of the Year Edition and are already fully patched.

The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes both a retail version and a single Steam key that unlocks Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim.^[7]

The retail and GOG.com versions include The Elder Scrolls Construction Set.^[5] The Bethesda.net and Steam versions do not include the Construction Set.^[6]

The GameStop PC Downloads/Impulse version is not compatible with some mods.^[8] This version is no longer sold.

Monetization

Type	Notes
Expansion pack	The expansion packs include missions and items.
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service	Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Tribunal	Included in the Game of the Year Edition.
Bloodmoon	Included in the Game of the Year Edition.
Construction Set	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages and NexusMods. Included in retail and GOG.com releases.
Entertainers	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Included in the GOG.com release.
Bitter Coast Sounds	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Included in the GOG.com release.
Area Effect Arrows	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Included in the GOG.com release.
Helm of Tohan	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Included in the GOG.com release.
Master Index	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Included in the GOG.com release.
LeFemm Armor	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Included in the GOG.com release.
Adamantium Armor	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Included in the GOG.com release.
Siege at Firemoth	Free download from The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Included in the GOG.com release.

Official downloads for addons no longer hosted on The Elder Scrolls Official Site. Alternative downloads are available.

Essential improvements

Patches

The Game of the Year Edition and the digital distribution versions are already fully patched.

Latest patch versions:

Morrowind (base game) - 1.2.0722.
Tribunal - 1.14.1313.
Bloodmoon - 1.6.1820.

Unofficial patches

For Windows 8 and later, apply the fullscreen border fix.

Patch for Purists - aims to fix the bugs in the game without controversial rebalancing or additions.^[9]

Unofficial Morrowind Plugins Patched - fixes for the Official Plug-Ins (freely available via UESP, included in the GOG edition). Comes in merged and individual forms, as well as compatibility variants, and has non-vanilla enhancements in PikachunoTM's Misc Mods

Morrowind Code Patch - fixes bugs in the Morrowind executable that could not be covered by the Morrowind Patch Project. It includes several optional gameplay enhancements, such as a sneak toggle and smoother magic casting. Use Morrowind.Original.exe to revert to the unmodified executable.^[10]

Morrowind Graphics Extender XE (MGE XE) - a graphics improvement add-on to Morrowind. Allows the selection of any resolution, custom FOV, variety of shaders and many other options. It is an updated fork of MGE with expanded features, bug fixes and performance enhancements over standard MGE. Vanilla Pixel Shader effects (such as reflective water) are not compatible with it (see this mod to replicate them).

Large Address Aware - allows the application to use more than 2 GB RAM. Particularly useful when using large numbers of mods or heavily scripted mods. Included with the Morrowind Code Patch.

Skip intro videos

Use replacement video files
Download the Morrowind intro skip files. Apply the files into `Video`, replacing existing files if prompted.

Method for MGE XE
Install MGE XE. Open `MGEXEgui.exe`. Go to In-Game tab. Check Skip opening movie.

Localization-specific fixes

General Fixes Mod for Russian version by Akella - fixes several hundred bugs and inconsistencies not covered by the official patches, including fixes to the localization. Requires both the Tribunal and Bloodmoon expansions. The official plugins are included in the patch.

PL Patch - complete update of Polish texts in the form of dictionaries and converter for the latest version of the game, and a correction of as many errors in the translation of the Polish version of the game as possible. It allows the usage of English mods without errors on the Polish version. It is compatible with Patch for Purists and Official Plugins (possibly also with Unofficial Morrowind Plugins Patched).

Engine reimplementations

OpenMW - open-source re-implementation of the game's engine. Allows Morrowind to be played natively on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Fixes technical drawbacks and corrects design flaws that plagued the original engine.^[11] Requires a legal copy of the game in order to play Morrowind.^[12] Not all mods are compatible with OpenMW, the official wiki maintains a compatibility guide. Mod installation guides are available on the wiki or in the documentation

Morroblivion, a full port/remake of Morrowind in the The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion engine has been released and is available here.

Skywind, a full port/remake of Morrowind in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim engine is still in progress. More information can be found here.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\Morrowind.ini^{[Note 1]} HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bethesda Softworks\Morrowind^{[Note 2]}
Microsoft Store	<path-to-game>\Morrowind.ini HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bethesda Softworks\Morrowind
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22320/pfx/^{[Note 3]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\Saves\^{[Note 1]}
Microsoft Store	<path-to-game>\Saves\
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22320/pfx/^{[Note 3]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud		Stores up to 953.67 MB of game saves online (maximum 100 files).
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings.

Launcher settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		See Widescreen resolution or use OpenMW.
Multi-monitor		See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen		See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD		Use OpenMW to fix HUD scaling.
Field of view (FOV)	75° by default; see Widescreen resolution or use OpenMW.
Windowed	Set in launcher.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	Use MGE XE or OpenMW (set Fullscreen and Window Border to off if using the latter)
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Use MGE XE or OpenMW
Anti-aliasing (AA)	See Anti-aliasing (AA) or use OpenMW.
High-fidelity upscaling	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	See Vertical sync (Vsync) or use OpenMW.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS	No frame rate cap (`Morrowind.ini` specifies a 240 FPS cap but this setting is ignored). Notes Getting stuck on angled geometry becomes easier the higher your framerate is (30+ FPS).
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Ray tracing (RT)

Widescreen resolution

Use MGE XE^[13]

Edit registry^[14]

Open the configuration settings in the registry.
In the right hand window, change Screen Height and Screen Width to the desired resolution.

Notes

FOV change is Vert-.

Set widescreen resolution^{[citation needed]}

Run Morrowind at least once.
Download and run Morrowind FPS Optimizer. (all versions)
Choose Change Morrowind registry settings here.
Change defaults to the resolution you want.
Uncheck novice mode and set your field of view (FOV) on the misc/2 tab.

Notes

FOV change is only applied when the Morrowind FPS Optimizer is running.

Some UI elements have maximum resizing limits; use Morrowind Code Patch to remove these limits.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Use MGE XE^[13]

Enable MSAA^[14]
Open the configuration settings in the registry. In the right hand window, change `Multisamples` from 0 to the number of samples you wish to use (ie, 4 = 4x MSAA).

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Use MGE XE^[13]

Enable Vsync^[14]
Open the configuration settings in the registry. In the right hand window, change `Presentation Interval` from 0 to 1.

Input

Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		Must be enabled first.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers		Built-in with OpenMW. Use Morrowblivrim for the vanilla engine.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers

Tracked motion controllers
Button/gesture prompts

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Voice, Effects, Footsteps, Music.
Surround sound		Up to 7.1 output^{[citation needed]}
Subtitles
Closed captions		Subtitles must be enabled as they also enable closed captioning.
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
German
Italian				Fan translation by «Morrowind Italian Translation Project», download.
Polish				1) Official localization by CD projekt. Retail only. Patch for digital release here. 2) Fan dubbing by «Polskie Khajiity», download.
Russian				1) Official localization by Akella. Retail only. Patch for digital release here. 2) Fan translations for the official plugins, download.
Spanish				Fan translation, download here for the game and expansions and here for the videos for the base game and here for the ones for Bloodmoon.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Notes
LAN play		Co-op, Versus TES3MP
Online play		Co-op, Versus TES3MP

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking		TES3MP provides server browser
Peer-to-peer		TES3MP client can establish connection to TES3MP server without using the master server
Dedicated		TES3MP server can run headless
Self-hosting		TES3MP provides server executable
Direct IP		TES3MP client can connect to TES3MP server using server's IP address

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
vorpX		G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Headsets
SteamVR		Use OpenMW-VR.
Oculus VR (LibOVR)		Use OpenMW-VR.
Windows Mixed Reality		Use OpenMW-VR.
OSVR

Devices
Tracked motion controllers		See Input for details.
Traditional controller		See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse

Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale

Issues fixed

Retail version does not work

Install the latest Patches to remove the incompatible SafeDisc protection from the retail version.^[4]

Render Creation Failure

This issue often occurs with users who have a corrupted install of the MGE XE. If this is the cause, it can be resolved by reinstalling the mod correctly.

However, the issue may also be caused by the following:

The system does not meet the minimum system requirements for Morrowind, or is using an unsupported video card.
Outdated graphics card drivers. In this case, the user must update their drivers to the latest version, available from their respective manufacturer's website.

Installing Construction Set disc

Installation procedure^{[citation needed]}
Place Disc 1 in the CD-ROM drive Right-click on the CD-ROM drive and click on Explore Go to `CSInstall`, then double click on `setup.exe`

Crash after a few minutes of play

Users with the Nvidia GeForce 2MX video card and a Via-based motherboard often report this issue.

Download the latest drivers^{[citation needed]}

Load failure

Caused by the expansions being installed in the wrong order.

Install Bloodmoon over the existing installation, without the need to uninstall.^{[citation needed]}

Black screen past main menu

Disable Steam Overlay^{[citation needed]}

Fixing Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE XE)^{[citation needed]}

The latest version of the mod, using MGE XE, is often the cause of this issue.^[15]

Users can select an older, less advanced version by navigating to <path-to-game>
Select MGSO Options
Go to the MGE tab.
The user will then need to regenerate the Distant Lands using MGEgui.exe.

Audio problems (Windows XP)

Some users have reported issues with in-game audio, which may often lead to crashing.

Reduce sound quality to Low in the game options^{[citation needed]}

Reduce audio hardware acceleration^{[citation needed]}
Open the Start menu, select Run, type `dxdiag` and then `↵ Enter`. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, go to the "Sound" tab, and reduce the audio hardware acceleration down two notches to Basic Acceleration.

Grey haze

Users with Nvidia cards who report a grey haze in their games often have their "fog emulation table" turned off. It can be turned back on by doing the following in Windows XP:

Grey Haze^{[citation needed]}
Click the Start button, and navigate to the Control Panel Double click Display, and navigate to Settings, then Advanced Select the GeForce Tab and click Additional Properties Click on the Direct3D Tab Place a check mark in the box for Enable Fog Emulation Table

Mouse lag

Turning down the music slider to its minimum often results in severe mouse lag, particularly indoors.

Move the music slider one notch up.^{[citation needed]}

Black sun

Users with ATI Radeon graphics cards often see a black sun during gameplay.

Use MGE XE

Download the ATI Card Sun Fix mod (obsolete)^{[citation needed]}

Unable to construct potions, due to a wrong message it does not have a name (alchemy name bug)

Use Morrowind Code Patch^[16]

Window border visible in fullscreen mode

Morrowind does not go fullscreen correctly on Windows 8 and later.

Apply the fullscreen border fix

Settings do not save

Run `Morrowind Launcher.exe` as administrator^{[citation needed]}

Crash on minimizing the game (Alt-Tab)

Edit configuration file^[17]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `Morrowind.ini`. Change `Background Keyboard=0` to 1 Save the file.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	8.1	MGE XE implements DirectX 9.0c and OpenMW implements OpenGL

Executable	PPC	32-bit	64-bit	ARM	Notes
Windows					For an 64-bit executable, use OpenMW
macOS (OS X)					Natively supported by OpenMW
Linux					Natively supported by OpenMW. ARM32 builds of OpenMW are not easily available, but do exist;^[18] ARM64 is widely available. Raspberry Pi is not officially supported.^[19]

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Cutscenes	Bink Video	1.5.1.0

Modifications

See Essential improvements for modifications that fix bugs and improve performance.

Morrowind Sharp is a comprehensive, up-to-date modding guide by Sigourn that focuses on setting up a vanilla-friendly modded game that is also stable.

Mod managers

Wrye Mash - a utility for installing and managing mods and savegames.
Mod Organizer - powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
mlox - sorts mod load order to reduce conflicts and provides messages regarding known issues with mods.

Fixes

Morrowind Optimization Patch - greatly improves outdoor - and to a degree indoor - performance.
UV texture seam fixes:

Graphics

Intelligent Textures - AI upscale of vanilla textures with fewer upscaling and compression artifacts than Morrowind Enhanced Textures (see below)^[20]
Morrowind Enhanced Textures - AI upscale of vanilla textures which provides significantly more detailed and natural-looking textures than Intelligent Textures.
Normal Maps for Morrowind - normal maps adding depth to original flat textures. Compatible with Intelligent Textures and Morrowind Enhanced Textures.
Better Dialogue Font & Better Daedric Font - high resolution replacements for Morrowind's Magic Cards font, used in most of the UI and for the Daedric font used in scrolls. Both mods have a special version for Polish fonts compatibility.

Gameplay

Expansion Delay - delays Tribunal's Dark Brotherhood hit on the player significantly and adds sanity check.
Better Balanced Combat - modernizes combat by removing the dice roll hit chance and changing parts of the game that were built around it. Includes other popular gameplay tweaks. Compatible with Tamriel Rebuilt and Morrowind Rebirth.

Console commands

A complete list of console commands can be found here

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 3 and Intel Celeron 500 MHz AMD Athlon	Intel Pentium 3 800 MHz AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM)	128 MB 256 MB (Steam)	256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	1 GB
Video card (GPU)	32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible	Nvidia GeForce 2 GTS ATI Radeon 7500

Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 4, NVIDIA GeForce 3, NVIDIA GeForce 2, NVIDIA GeForce 256, NVIDIA GeForce TNT2, ATI Radeon 8500, ATI Radeon 7500, ATI Radeon 7200, ATI Radeon.

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/22320/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (22320) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

↑ The Elder Scrolls - Ubi Soft signs major publishing contract with Bethesda Softworks to distribute multiple titles in Europe - last accessed on 2020-09-09
"Paris, France, January 3, 2002 – Ubi Soft® Entertainment today announced the signing of an exclusive European publishing contract with Bethesda Softworks® Inc., a ZeniMax Media company. The agreement covers nine games, including several yet-to-be-announced titles and the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind™ for PC and Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft, as well as the award-winning Sea Dogs™ for PC."
↑ RPG Vault: Morrowind Developer Q&A #8 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ NDL news - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 Overclockers Australia Forums - View Single Post - Morrowind Patch Released
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 Release: The Elder Scrolls, page 4 - Forum - GOG.com
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition on Steam
↑ The Complete Elder Scrolls Collection comes to PC this September (Updated) | Bethesda Blog
↑ [Gamestop] Quakecon 2013 Sale: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim LE 40% off ($35.99), Skyrim 50% off ($14.99), Oblivion GOTY 75% off ($4.99), Morrowmind GOTY 75% off ($4.99) : GameDeals: - Reddit - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Morrowind Guide for New Players | Bethesda's Giving TES3 Away Free | Engine, Mods, Multiplayer - YouTube
↑ Morrowind Code Patch - Morrowind Modding Wiki
↑ OpenMW FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
↑ https://openmw.org/faq/#do_i_need_morrowind
↑ ^13.0 ^13.1 ^13.2 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-05-19
Extremely easy to use and worth it for the number of useful options you get.
↑ ^14.0 ^14.1 ^14.2 Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 26 March 2019
↑ Black Screen Unrelated to Steam (Problem starting new game) - RPG Italia Forums - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Morrowind talk:Alchemy - UESPWiki - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
↑ [[missing url] New port installer: OpenMW (Morrowind)] - last accessed on 2021-05-08
↑ Missing Textures Raspberry Pi 4 B Model, 4GB RAM - last accessed on 2021-05-08
↑ Morrowind Enhanced Textures 4.1 vs Intelligent Textures 2.0 - last accessed on 2021-06-22

[gamedir-13] 1.0 ^1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

[HKLM-14] Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.

[Proton_path_note-15] 3.0 ^3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/22320/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (22320) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

[1] The Elder Scrolls - Ubi Soft signs major publishing contract with Bethesda Softworks to distribute multiple titles in Europe - last accessed on 2020-09-09
"Paris, France, January 3, 2002 – Ubi Soft® Entertainment today announced the signing of an exclusive European publishing contract with Bethesda Softworks® Inc., a ZeniMax Media company. The agreement covers nine games, including several yet-to-be-announced titles and the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind™ for PC and Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft, as well as the award-winning Sea Dogs™ for PC."

[2] RPG Vault: Morrowind Developer Q&A #8 - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[3] NDL news - last accessed on May 2023

[SafeDisc-4] 4.0 ^4.1 Overclockers Australia Forums - View Single Post - Morrowind Patch Released

[GOG.com_Construction_Set-5] 5.0 ^5.1 Release: The Elder Scrolls, page 4 - Forum - GOG.com

[Steam_Construction_Set-6] 6.0 ^6.1 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition on Steam

[7] The Complete Elder Scrolls Collection comes to PC this September (Updated) | Bethesda Blog

[8] [Gamestop] Quakecon 2013 Sale: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim LE 40% off ($35.99), Skyrim 50% off ($14.99), Oblivion GOTY 75% off ($4.99), Morrowmind GOTY 75% off ($4.99) : GameDeals: - Reddit - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[NewPlayerGuideVideo-9] Morrowind Guide for New Players | Bethesda's Giving TES3 Away Free | Engine, Mods, Multiplayer - YouTube

[Morrowind_Code_Patch_-_Morrowind_Modding_Wiki-10] Morrowind Code Patch - Morrowind Modding Wiki

[11] OpenMW FAQ - last accessed on May 2023

[12] ttps://openmw.org/faq/#do_i_need_morrowind

[BB_MGEXE-16] 13.0 ^13.1 ^13.2 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-05-19
Extremely easy to use and worth it for the number of useful options you get.

[SYJconfig-17] 14.0 ^14.1 ^14.2 Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 26 March 2019

[18] Black Screen Unrelated to Steam (Problem starting new game) - RPG Italia Forums - last accessed on May 2023

[19] Morrowind talk:Alchemy - UESPWiki - last accessed on May 2023

[20] Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

[21] [[missing url] New port installer: OpenMW (Morrowind)] - last accessed on 2021-05-08

[22] Missing Textures Raspberry Pi 4 B Model, 4GB RAM - last accessed on 2021-05-08

[23] Morrowind Enhanced Textures 4.1 vs Intelligent Textures 2.0 - last accessed on 2021-06-22

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Developers

	Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
	Bethesda Softworks
Europe	Ubisoft^[1]
Engines
	NetImmerse^[2]^[3]
Release dates
Windows	May 1, 2002
Reception
Metacritic	89
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person, Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	ARPG, Open world
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Fantasy
Series	The Elder Scrolls

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+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Elder Scrolls }}
 |steam appid  = 22320
-|gogcom page  = the_elder_scrolls_iii_morrowind_goty_edition
+|gogcom id    = 1440163901
+|gogcom id side = 1435828767
+|official site= https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/morrowind/
+|hltb         = 9850
+|lutris       = the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-goty-edition
+|strategywiki = The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
+|mobygames    = 6280
 |wikipedia    = The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
 |winehq       = 1015
+|license      = commercial
 }}
-{{Series|The Elder Scrolls}}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/615-the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-fullscreen-border-fix/ The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind fullscreen border fix].
+|introduction      =
-{{ii}} The game requires [[#Unofficial_Patches|3rd party patches]] to fix game breaking issues.
+|release history   =
+|current state     =
+}}
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/ Official website]
+{{GOG.com links|1435828767|elder_scrolls_series|for game series}}
-{{GOG.com links|the_elder_scrolls_iii_morrowind_goty_edition|elder_scrolls_series|for game series}}
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/22320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/22320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/ Morrowind Nexus], the largest active modding community for Morrowind.
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=618 Steam Users' Forums]
-{{mm}} [http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Morrowind UESP Wiki]
-{{mm}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/? Morrowind Nexus] - Modding
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | [[DRM]]: SafeDisc. Requires the disc to be always present. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Install the latest [[#Patches|patches]] to remove {{removed DRM|SafeDisc}}. Requires the disc to be always present (even after patches).<ref name="SafeDisc">[http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showpost.php?p=784643&postcount=5 Overclockers Australia Forums - View Single Post - Morrowind Patch Released]</ref>  | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHJEE2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-game-of-the-year-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00E9I1FPI | disc | The Elder Scrolls Anthology; includes [[The Elder Scrolls: Arena|Arena]], [[The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall|Daggerfall]], Morrowind, [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion|Oblivion]] and [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim|Skyrim]] plus their expansions. | Steam | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1354-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-ES3MGOTYE | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_elder_scrolls_iii_morrowind_goty_edition | DRM-free | Includes both expansions, all official Bethesda plugins, and the Construction Set.<ref name="GOG.com Construction Set">[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/release_the_elder_scrolls_5fdb7/post72 Release: The Elder Scrolls, page 4 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Games Republic | 2743 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-game-of-the-year-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1354-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-game-of-the-year-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GameStop | 116949 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pp7xsg5ldh1 | DRM-free | DRM-free after being copied to any other folder.<br>Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GMG | elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-game-year-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 22320 | Steam | Includes both expansions but not the Construction Set.<ref name="Steam Construction Set">{{store link|Steam|22320|The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition on Steam}}</ref>| | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GOG | the_elder_scrolls_iii_morrowind_goty_edition | DRM-Free | Includes both expansions and the Construction Set.<ref name="GOG.com Construction Set">[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/release_the_elder_scrolls_5fdb7/post72 Release: The Elder Scrolls, page 4 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | EL3GSTPCBG01 | DRM-free | Includes both expansions but not the Construction Set.<br/>DRM-free when launched directly from executable. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
-{{Availability/row| Humble | theelderscrolls3_morrowind_goty | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 22320 | Steam | Includes both expansions but not the Construction Set.<ref name="Steam Construction Set">{{store link|Steam|22320|The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition on Steam}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 }}
+{{++}} The in-game soundtrack can be found at {{file|{{p|game}}\Data Files\Music|folder}} in 128kbit/s MP3. These differ in arrangement from the versions on the official soundtrack.
 ===Version differences===
 {{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition includes both expansions and the latest patches. All digital distribution versions are the Game of the Year Edition and are already fully patched.
-{{ii}} The GameStop PC Downloads/Impulse version is not compatible with some mods.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/1jm9dw/gamestop_quakecon_2013_sale_the_elder_scrolls_v/cbg2m7t &#91;{{sic|Game|stop}}&#93; Quakecon 2013 Sale: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim LE 40% off ($35.99), Skyrim 50% off ($14.99), Oblivion GOTY 75% off ($4.99), Morrowmind GOTY 75% off ($4.99) : GameDeals: - Reddit]</ref> This version is no longer sold.
 {{ii}} The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes both a retail version and a single [[Steam]] key that unlocks Morrowind, [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion|Oblivion]] and [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim|Skyrim]].<ref>[http://www.bethblog.com/2013/08/07/the-complete-elder-scrolls-collection-comes-to-pc-this-september/comment-page-3/#comment-333770 The Complete Elder Scrolls Collection comes to PC this September (Updated) | Bethesda Blog]</ref>
-{{ii}} The retail and GOG.com versions include [[Wikipedia:The Elder Scrolls Construction Set|The Elder Scrolls Construction Set]].<ref name="GOG.com Construction Set"/> The Steam version does not include the Construction Set.<ref name="Steam Construction Set"/>
+{{ii}} The retail and GOG.com versions include [https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_III:_Morrowind_Construction_Set The Elder Scrolls Construction Set].<ref name="GOG.com Construction Set"/> The Bethesda.net and Steam versions do not include the Construction Set.<ref name="Steam Construction Set"/>
+{{--}} The GameStop PC Downloads/Impulse version is not compatible with some mods.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/1jm9dw/gamestop_quakecon_2013_sale_the_elder_scrolls_v/cbg2m7t|title=&#91;Gamestop&#93; Quakecon 2013 Sale: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim LE 40% off ($35.99), Skyrim 50% off ($14.99), Oblivion GOTY 75% off ($4.99), Morrowmind GOTY 75% off ($4.99) : GameDeals: - Reddit|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> This version is no longer sold.
+==Monetization==
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported           =
+|cross-game bonus       =
+|dlc                    =
+|expansion pack         = The expansion packs include missions and items.
+|freeware               =
+|free-to-play           =
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored              =
+|subscription           =
+|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
+}}
 {{DLC|
 {{DLC/row| Tribunal | Included in the Game of the Year Edition. | Windows }}
 {{DLC/row| Bloodmoon | Included in the Game of the Year Edition. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Entertainers | Free download from [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Construction Set | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Construction_Set The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42196 NexusMods].<br/>Included in retail and GOG.com releases. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Bitter Coast Sounds | Free download from [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Entertainers | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Plugins The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]. Included in the GOG.com release. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Area Effect Arrows | Free download from [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Bitter Coast Sounds | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Plugins The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]. Included in the GOG.com release. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Helm of Tohan | Free download from [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Area Effect Arrows | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Plugins The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]. Included in the GOG.com release. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Master Index | Free download from [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Helm of Tohan | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Plugins The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]. Included in the GOG.com release. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| LeFemm Armor | Free download from [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Master Index | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Plugins The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]. Included in the  GOG.com release. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Adamantium Armor | Free download from [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| LeFemm Armor | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Plugins The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]. Included in the GOG.com release. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Siege at Firemoth | Free download from [http://www.elderscrolls.com/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Adamantium Armor | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Plugins The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]. Included in the GOG.com release. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Siege at Firemoth | Free download from [https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Plugins The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]. Included in the GOG.com release. | Windows }}
 }}
+{{ii}} Official downloads for addons no longer hosted on [https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/morrowind/expansions/ The Elder Scrolls Official Site]. Alternative downloads are available.
 ==Essential improvements==
-{{cleanup}}
+===Patches===
+{{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition and the digital distribution versions are already fully patched.
+{{ii}} Latest patch versions:
+:* Morrowind (base game) - [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4212/7/ 1.2.0722].
+:* Tribunal - [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4215/7/52153/download 1.14.1313].
+:* Bloodmoon - [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4211/7/32729 1.6.1820].
-===Patches===
+===Unofficial patches===
-* The latest patch for the base Morrowind is [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4212/32733 1.2.0722]. This patch isn't needed for the Game of the Year Edition and digital distribution versions.
+{{ii}} For Windows 8 and later, apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/615-the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-fullscreen-border-fix/ fullscreen border fix].
-* The latest patch for Tribunal is [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4215/32739/52153/download 1.14.1313]. This patch is needed for some retail versions. This patch isn't needed for the retail Game of the Year Edition and digital distribution versions.
+{{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45096 Patch for Purists] - aims to fix the bugs in the game without controversial rebalancing or additions.<ref name="NewPlayerGuideVideo">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR3E4Z3fqxw Morrowind Guide for New Players | Bethesda's Giving TES3 Away Free | Engine, Mods, Multiplayer - YouTube]</ref>
-* The latest patch for Bloodmoon is [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/the_elder_scrolls3_bloodmoon.php 1.6.1820]. This patch is needed for some retail versions. This patch isn't needed for the retail Game of the Year Edition and digital distribution versions.
+{{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43931 Unofficial Morrowind Plugins Patched] - fixes for the Official Plug-Ins (freely available via UESP, included in the GOG edition). Comes in merged and individual forms, as well as compatibility variants, and has non-vanilla enhancements in [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/46364 PikachunoTM's Misc Mods]
+{{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/19510/ Morrowind Code Patch] - fixes bugs in the Morrowind executable that could not be covered by the Morrowind Patch Project. It includes several optional gameplay enhancements, such as a sneak toggle and smoother magic casting. Use {{file|Morrowind.Original.exe}} to revert to the unmodified executable.<ref name="Morrowind Code Patch - Morrowind Modding Wiki">[http://wiki.theassimilationlab.com/mmw/Morrowind_Code_Patch#Installation Morrowind Code Patch - Morrowind Modding Wiki]</ref>
+{{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/41102/ Morrowind Graphics Extender XE (MGE XE)] - a graphics improvement add-on to Morrowind. Allows the selection of any resolution, custom FOV, variety of shaders and many other options. It is an updated fork of [http://sourceforge.net/projects/morrgraphext/ MGE] with expanded features, bug fixes and performance enhancements over standard MGE. Vanilla Pixel Shader effects (such as reflective water) are not compatible with it (see [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/50044 this mod] to replicate them).
+{{ii}} [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware] - allows the application to use more than 2 GB RAM. Particularly useful when using large numbers of mods or heavily scripted mods. Included with the Morrowind Code Patch.
 ===Skip intro videos===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use replacement video files|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use replacement video files}}
+# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/112-the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-intro-skip/ Morrowind intro skip] files.
-Apply the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/112-the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-intro-skip/ Morrowind intro skip].
+# Apply the files into {{folder|Video}}, replacing existing files if prompted.
 }}
-===Unofficial Patches===
+{{Fixbox|description=Method for MGE XE|fix=
-====[http://www.theassimilationlab.com/forums/files/download/1060-previous-patches-unofficial-morrowind-patch/ The Unofficial Morrowind Patch]====
+# Install MGE XE.
-{{++}}Fixes several hundred bugs and inconsistencies not covered by the official patches.
+# Open {{file|MGEXEgui.exe}}.
-{{ii}}users without both expansions should use the Unofficial Morrowind Patch 1.2.2b (listed as patch2.2b)
+# Go to '''In-Game''' tab.
-{{ii}} [[#Morrowind Overhaul|Morrowind Overhaul]] includes this patch.
+# Check '''Skip opening movie'''.
-====[http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/19510/? Morrowind Code Patch]====
-{{++}}Fixes bugs in the morrowind executable (not covered in the scope of the Unofficial Morrowind Patch).
-{{++}}Includes several optional improvements; including an important save game corruption fix.
-{{--}}Incompatible with the encrypted [[GameStop]] (Impulse) executable.
-{{ii}} [[#Morrowind Overhaul|Morrowind Overhaul]] includes this patch.
-====[http://mw.modhistory.com/download-37-6445 Morrowind Script Tidy]====
-{{++}}Fixes scripting errors to reduce save bloat and improve stability
-{{++}}Works with or without expansions
-====UV Texture fixes====
-{{++}}The following mods fix texture seams:
-* [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-15-10353 Morrowind Landscape]
-* [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-15-10388 Bloodmoon Landscape]
-* [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-15-11999 Caves]
-* [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-56-13485 Rocks]
-* [http://mw.modhistory.com/download-15-6088 Miscellaneous Meshes]
-====[http://timeslip.users.sourceforge.net/exeopt.html exe optimizer]====
-{{++}}Improves performance on older machines.
-{{--}}Incompatible with non-Intel CPUs.
-{{--}}incompatible with the encrypted Impulse executable.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|If using with [[#Morrowind Code Patch|Morrowind Code Patch]]}}
-The Morrowind Code Patch must be run first then exe optimizer.}}
-====[http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware]====
-{{++}}Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM.
-{{ii}}Particularly when using large numbers of mods or heavily scripted mods
-===Mods===
-====Morroblivion / Skywind====
-{{ii}} A full port/remake of Morrowind in the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion engine has been released and is available [http://tesrenewal.com/morroblivion-download Morroblivion].
-{{ii}} A full port/remake of Morrowind in the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim engine is still work in progress [http://tesrenewal.com/skywind-download Skywind].
-====[http://www.moddb.com/mods/morrowind-overhaul-sounds-graphics Morrowind Overhaul]====
-A compilation of mods with a fully automated installer and an automatic updater.
-{{++}} Improved visuals, effects, sounds and Higher Resolution Textures.
-{{--}} This mod cannot be used with the encrypted [[GameStop]] (Impulse) executable.
-{{ii}} Includes, [[#The Unofficial Morrowind Patch|The Unofficial Morrowind Patch]], [[#Morrowind Code Patch|Morrowind Code Patch]], and [[#Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE)|MGE]].
-During install, the mod may take control of the user's mouse and keyboard for periods of time as it selects the correct settings needed for its successful installation. The user is given a choice of graphics options that best suits their setup, as, on its highest settings, the mod requires a very powerful setup to run smoothly. Users who have installed the mod and are experiencing low frame rates may wish to disable the "water effects" and "distant lands" settings using <code>MGEgui.exe</code>.
-Many users have experienced issues with the game merely displaying a black screen past the main menu. There are two causes of this issue - their solutions are outlined below:
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Steam Overlay}}
-{{ii}} '''Steam Community Overlay:''' Steam users will need to disable the community overlay before running the game with the mod installed, as the two conflict.
-# Right click the Steam icon in the taskbar.
-# Click settings.
-# Navigate to the "In-game" menu.
-# Deselect the Steam Community overlay option.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|MGE XE}}
-{{ii}} '''Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE) XE:''' The latest version of the mod, using "MGE XE", is often the cause of this issue.<ref>[http://forum.rpgitalia.net/topic/17380-black-screen-unrelated-to-steam/ Black Screen Unrelated to Steam (Problem starting new game) - RPG Italia Forums]</ref>
-# Users can select an older, less advanced version by navigating to their Morrowind installation folder
-# Select <code>MGSO Options</code>
-# Navigate to the MGE tab.
-# The user will then need to regenerate the Distant Lands using <code>MGEgui.exe</code>.
 }}
-===Utilities===
+====Localization-specific fixes====
-====[http://sourceforge.net/projects/morrgraphext/ Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE)]====
+{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1261-tes-iii-morrowind-general-fixed-mod/ General Fixes Mod for Russian version by Akella] - fixes several hundred bugs and inconsistencies not covered by the official patches, including fixes to the localization. Requires both the Tribunal and Bloodmoon expansions. The [[#DLC and expansion packs|official plugins]] are included in the patch.
-Morrowind Graphics Extender is a utility capable of improving the graphics in Morrowind. Some users may prefer to install MGE individually in order to build their own overhaul or retain the original textures of vanilla Morrowind. The most prominent feature offered by MGE is the addition of the "Distant Lands" distant landscape, but it is also capable of adding shaders, better water, and a myriad of other improvements.
+{{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44136 PL Patch] - complete update of Polish texts in the form of dictionaries and converter for the latest version of the game, and a correction of as many errors in the translation of the Polish version of the game as possible. It allows the usage of English mods without errors on the Polish version. It is compatible with Patch for Purists and Official Plugins (possibly also with Unofficial Morrowind Plugins Patched).
-====[http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/41102/ MGE XE]====
+====Engine reimplementations====
-{{ii}}included in [[#Morrowind Overhaul|Morrowind Overhaul]].
+{{ii}} [https://openmw.org/ OpenMW] - open-source re-implementation of the game's engine. Allows Morrowind to be played natively on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Fixes technical drawbacks and corrects design flaws that plagued the original engine.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://openmw.org/faq/|title=OpenMW FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> Requires a legal copy of the game in order to play Morrowind.<ref>https://openmw.org/faq/#do_i_need_morrowind</ref> Not all mods are compatible with OpenMW, the official wiki maintains a [https://wiki.openmw.org/index.php?title=Mod_status#Working_status_of_existing_Morrowind_mods compatibility guide]. Mod installation guides are available on the [https://wiki.openmw.org/index.php?title=Mod_installation wiki] or in the [http://openmw.readthedocs.io/en/master/reference/modding/mod-install.html documentation]
-An updated fork of [[#Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE)|MGE]] with expanded features, bug fixes and performance enhancements over standard MGE.
+{{ii}} Morroblivion, a full port/remake of Morrowind in the [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]] engine has been released and is available [https://morroblivion.com/morroblivion-download here].
+{{ii}} Skywind, a full port/remake of Morrowind in [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]] engine is still in progress. More information can be found [https://tesrskywind.com/ here].
-====[http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43001/ mlox]====
-Sorts mod load order to reduce conflicts and provides messages regarding known issues with mods.
-====[http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/27588/ Wrye Mash]====
-rd Party mod manager and conflict resolution tool.
 ==Game data==
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Morrowind.ini|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\bethesda softworks\Morrowind}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Morrowind.ini|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Bethesda Softworks\Morrowind}}
+{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|game}}\Morrowind.ini|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Bethesda Softworks\Morrowind}}
 }}
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|game}}\Saves\}}
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|origin                =
+|discord                   =
-|origin notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|steam cloud           = true
+|epic games launcher       =
-|steam cloud notes     = Stores up to 953.67 MB of game saves online (maximum 100 files).
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                = true
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
+|origin                    =
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = true
+|steam cloud notes         = Stores up to 953.67 MB of game saves online (maximum 100 files).
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                = false
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
 {{Image|The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 {{Image|The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind launcher settings.png|Launcher settings.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind
 |widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
@@ Line 188: / Line 180: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = hackable
-|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] or use [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]].
 |multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind WSGF entry].
+|multimonitor notes         = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind WSGF entry].
 |ultrawidescreen            = hackable
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind WSGF entry].
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind WSGF entry].
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|4k ultra hd                = hackable
-|4k ultra hd notes          =
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]] to fix HUD scaling.
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = 75° by default; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+|fov notes                  = 75° by default; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] or use [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]].
 |windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             = Set in launcher.
-|borderless windowed        = unknown
+|borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  =
+|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#MGE XE|MGE XE]] or [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]] (set Fullscreen and Window Border to off if using the latter)
-|anisotropic                = true
+|anisotropic                = hackable
-|anisotropic notes          =
+|anisotropic notes          = Use [[#MGE XE|MGE XE]] or [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]]
-|antialiasing               = false
+|antialiasing               = hackable
-|antialiasing notes         =
+|antialiasing notes         = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] or use [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]].
-|vsync                      = false
+|upscaling                  = false
-|vsync notes                =
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
+|vsync                      = hackable
+|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] or use [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]].
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
 |120 fps                    = true
 |120 fps notes              = No frame rate cap ({{file|Morrowind.ini}} specifies a 240 FPS cap but this setting is ignored).
-|color blind                = unknown
+'''Notes'''
+{{--}}Getting stuck on angled geometry becomes easier the higher your framerate is (30+ FPS).
+|hdr                        = false
+|hdr notes                  =
+|ray tracing                = false
+|ray tracing notes          =
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGE XE|MGE XE]]|ref=<ref name="BB_MGEXE">{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2019-05-19|comment=Extremely easy to use and worth it for the number of useful options you get.}}</ref>}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Set widescreen resolution}}
-Use [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/41102/ MGE XE] or
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit registry|ref=<ref name="SYJconfig"/>|fix=
+# Open the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration settings]] in the registry.
+#  In the right hand window, change {{code|Screen Height}} and {{code|Screen Width}} to the desired resolution.
+'''Notes'''
+{{--}} FOV change is {{term|vert-}}.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Set widescreen resolution|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
 # Run Morrowind at least once.
-# Download and run [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/74-morrowind-fps-optimizer/ Morrowind FPS Optimizer].
+# Download and run [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1385-morrowindfpsoptimizerzip/ Morrowind FPS Optimizer]. ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1385-morrowindfpsoptimizerzip/ all versions])
 # Choose Change Morrowind registry settings here.
 # Change defaults to the resolution you want.
 # Uncheck novice mode and set your [[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|field of view (FOV)]] on the misc/2 tab.
 '''Notes'''
 {{ii}} FOV change is only applied when the Morrowind FPS Optimizer is running.
-{{ii}} Some UI elements have maximum resizing limits; use [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/19510/? Morrowind Code Patch] to remove these limits.
+{{ii}} Some UI elements have maximum resizing limits; use [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/19510/ Morrowind Code Patch] to remove these limits.
 }}
-==Input settings==
+===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGE XE|MGE XE]]|ref=<ref name="BB_MGEXE"/>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[MSAA]]|ref=<ref name="SYJconfig">{{Refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=26 March 2019}}</ref>|fix=
+# Open the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration settings]] in the registry.
+# In the right hand window, change {{code|Multisamples}} from 0 to the number of samples you wish to use (ie, 4 = 4x [[MSAA]]).
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGE XE|MGE XE]]|ref=<ref name="BB_MGEXE"/>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync|ref=<ref name="SYJconfig"/>|fix=
+# Open the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration settings]] in the registry.
+# In the right hand window, change {{code|Presentation Interval}} from 0 to 1.
+}}
+==Input==
 {{Image|The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind input settings.png|Input settings.}}
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
@@ Line 243: / Line 266: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
 |controller support notes  = Must be enabled first.
 |full controller           = false
 |full controller notes     =
-|controller remap          = false
+|controller remap          = true
 |controller remap notes    =
-|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+|controller sensitivity    = true
 |controller sensitivity notes=
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = hackable
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  = Built-in with [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]]. Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/42903 Morrowblivrim] for the vanilla engine.
-|button prompts            = unknown
+|xbox prompts              = unknown
-|button prompts notes      =
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|light bar support         = false
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= true
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
 |controller hotplug        = unknown
 |controller hotplug notes  =
 |haptic feedback           = unknown
 |haptic feedback notes     =
-|light bar support         = unknown
+|simultaneous input        = true
-|light bar support notes   =
+|simultaneous input notes  =
+|steam input api           = unknown
+|steam input api notes     =
+|steam hook input          = unknown
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = unknown
+|steam input presets notes =
+|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
 {{Image|The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
 |separate volume notes    = Voice, Effects, Footsteps, Music.
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     =
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.1 output{{cn|reason=While DirectSound is flexible, no testing method was provided, nor was it made clear whether testing was done on the vanilla game, a patched game (such as MCP), or OpenMW.}}
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
-|closed captions          = false
+|closed captions          = true
-|closed captions notes    =
+|closed captions notes    = Subtitles must be enabled as they also enable closed captioning.
 |mute on focus lost       = false
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              = true
 |eax support notes        =
+|royalty free audio       = always on
+|royalty free audio notes =
 }}
@@ Line 290: / Line 345: @@
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 299: / Line 353: @@
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = German
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = false
+  |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Italian
-  |interface = true
+  |interface = hackable
   |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = hackable
- |notes     =
+  |fan       = true
-  |fan       = yes
+  |notes     = Fan translation by «Morrowind Italian Translation Project», [https://mw.modhistory.com/download-84-14067 download].
-  |fan notes = Use [http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Mods.Detail&id=8693 Morrowind Italian Translation].
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Spanish
+  |language  = Polish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = false
+  |audio     = hackable
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = 1) Official localization by [[Company:CD_Projekt|CD projekt]]. Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://mega.nz/file/qkNkHSJI#jRfQA8BmYxs-exelETQnoiFUgvBcJER4PjL5CfllErA here].<br>2) Fan dubbing by «Polskie Khajiity», [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JDKwfji5hTWH5kjs9Ll5M7P2GTMVXEZ4/view download].
- |fan       = yes
+ |fan       = true
- |fan notes = Use [http://www.clandlan.net/foros/topic/58471-ultimate-pack-traduccion-morrowind-espanol-v14309042011/ Ultimate Pack Traducción Morrowind Español].
+}}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Russian
@@ Line 332: / Line 383: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = 1) Official localization by [[Company:Akella|Akella]]. Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.gameru.net/games/4402 here].<br>2) Fan translations for the official plugins, [https://www.fullrest.ru/files/morrowind/official download].
-  |fan       =
+  |fan       = true
-  |fan notes =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Spanish
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+  |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=213932207 here] for the game and expansions and [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-5ISbjUcwl5M_wjrbLs6biKuhLSXAqTF/view?usp=drive_link here] for the videos for the base game and [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H0eLzFQmZJFIB3cw9JSq4KpF0aOs5Dn1/view?usp=drive_link here] for the ones for Bloodmoon.
+}}
 }}
+==Network==
+{{Network/Multiplayer
+|local play           =
+|local play players   =
+|local play modes     =
+|local play notes     =
+|lan play             = hackable
+|lan play players     =
+|lan play modes       = Co-op, Versus
+|lan play notes       = [https://github.com/TES3MP/openmw-tes3mp TES3MP]
+|online play          = hackable
+|online play players  =
+|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
+|online play notes    = [https://github.com/TES3MP/openmw-tes3mp TES3MP]
+|asynchronous         =
+|asynchronous notes   =
+}}{{Network/Connections
+|matchmaking        = true
+|matchmaking notes  = [https://github.com/TES3MP/openmw-tes3mp TES3MP] provides server browser
+|p2p                = hackable
+|p2p notes          = [https://github.com/TES3MP/openmw-tes3mp TES3MP] client can establish connection to TES3MP server without using the master server
+|dedicated          = hackable
+|dedicated notes    = [https://github.com/TES3MP/openmw-tes3mp TES3MP] server can run headless
+|self-hosting       = hackable
+|self-hosting notes = [https://github.com/TES3MP/openmw-tes3mp TES3MP] provides server executable
+|direct ip          = hackable
+|direct ip notes    = [https://github.com/TES3MP/openmw-tes3mp TES3MP] client can connect to TES3MP server using server's IP address
 }}
+==VR support==
+{{VR support
+|vorpx                       = true
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D,DirectVR
+|vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
+|vr only                     = false
+|htc vive                    = hackable
+|htc vive notes              = Use [https://openmw-vr.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html OpenMW-VR].
+|oculus rift                 = hackable
+|oculus rift notes           = Use [https://openmw-vr.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html OpenMW-VR].
+|osvr                        = false
+|osvr notes                  =
+|windows mixed reality       = hackable
+|windows mixed reality notes = Use [https://openmw-vr.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html OpenMW-VR].
+|keyboard-mouse              = true
+|keyboard-mouse notes        =
+|3rd space gaming vest       =
+|3rd space gaming vest notes =
+|novint falcon               =
+|novint falcon notes         =
+|trackir                     =
+|trackir notes               =
+|tobii eye tracking          =
+|tobii eye tracking notes    =
+|play area seated            = true
+|play area seated notes      =
+|play area standing          = true
+|play area standing notes    =
+|play area room-scale        = true
+|play area room-scale notes  =
 }}
 ==Issues fixed==
-===Crashing During Install or Launch===
+===Retail version does not work===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install the latest [[#Patches|Patches]] to remove the incompatible SafeDisc protection from the retail version.|ref=<ref name="SafeDisc"/>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Crashing During Install or Launch}}
-Some users have reported issues with crashes whilst installing or launching the game.<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/29-known-issues-and-resolutions/ Known Issues and Resolutions - The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind Forums]</ref> This can often be put down to a conflict between the Macrovision SafeDisc encryption software packaged with the game, and specific background programs installed on your computer. Programs known to lead to this conflict:
-* Iomega removable hard disk drives and flash drives
-* Hex and kernel editors.
-In order to resolve this issue, the user should use the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination, and end all running processes except <code>Explorer</code> and <code>Systray</code> (these are essential system processes).
 }}
 ===Render Creation Failure===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} This issue often occurs with users who have a corrupted install of the [[#Unofficial patches|MGE XE]]. If this is the cause, it can be resolved by reinstalling the mod correctly.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Render Creation Failure}}
+However, the issue may also be caused by the following:
-{{ii}} This issue often occurs with users who have a corrupted install of the [[The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind#Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE)|Morrowind Graphics Extender]]. If this is the cause, it can be resolved by reinstalling the mod correctly.
+* The system does not meet the minimum [[#System requirements|system requirements]] for Morrowind, or is using an unsupported video card.
+* Outdated graphics card drivers. In this case, the user must update their drivers to the latest version, available from their respective manufacturer's website.
-However, the issue may also be caused by the following:
+===Installing Construction Set disc===
-* The system does not meet the minimum [[#System requirements|system requirements]] for Morrowind, or is using an unsupported video card. In this case, there is little that can be done to resolve the issue, other than upgrading the under-performing parts to meet system requirements.
+{{Fixbox|description=Installation procedure|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
-* Outdated graphics card drivers. In this case, the user must update their drivers to the latest version, available from their respective manufacturer's website.
+# Place Disc 1 in the CD-ROM drive
+# Right-click on the CD-ROM drive and click on Explore
+# Go to {{folder|CSInstall}}, then double click on {{file|setup.exe}}
+}}
+===Crash after a few minutes of play===
+{{ii}} Users with the Nvidia GeForce 2MX video card and a Via-based motherboard often report this issue.
+{{Fixbox|description=Download the latest drivers|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
+}}
+===Load failure===
+{{ii}} Caused by the expansions being installed in the wrong order.
+{{Fixbox|description=Install Bloodmoon over the existing installation, without the need to uninstall.|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
+}}
+===Black screen past main menu===
+{{Fixbox|description=[[Store:Steam#Game-specific setting 2|Disable Steam Overlay]]|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Fixing Morrowind Graphics Extender (MGE XE)|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
+{{ii}} The latest version of the mod, using [[#Unofficial patches|MGE XE]], is often the cause of this issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.rpgitalia.net/topic/17380-black-screen-unrelated-to-steam/|title=Black Screen Unrelated to Steam (Problem starting new game) - RPG Italia Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+# Users can select an older, less advanced version by navigating to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}
+# Select <code>MGSO Options</code>
+# Go to the '''MGE''' tab.
+# The user will then need to regenerate the '''Distant Lands''' using {{file|MGEgui.exe}}.
+}}
+===Audio problems (Windows XP)===
+{{ii}} Some users have reported issues with in-game audio, which may often lead to crashing.
+{{Fixbox|description=Reduce sound quality to Low in the game options|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
 }}
-===Audio Problems (Windows XP)===
+{{Fixbox|description=Reduce audio hardware acceleration|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Open the Start menu, select Run, type <code>dxdiag</code> and then {{key|Enter}}.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Audio Problems (Windows XP)}}
+# In the [[DirectX]] Diagnostic Tool, go to the "Sound" tab, and reduce the audio hardware acceleration down two notches to Basic Acceleration.
-{{ii}} Some users have reported issues with in-game audio, which may often lead to crashing. One way to resolve this is to reduce sound quality to low in the options menu. If this does not work, try the following:
-# Open the Start menu, and search <code>dxdiag</code>, then open the program.
-# Navigate to the "Sound" tab, and reduce the audio hardware acceleration down two notches to Basic Acceleration.
 }}
-===Grey Haze===
+===Grey haze===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Grey Haze}}
 {{ii}} Users with Nvidia cards who report a grey haze in their games often have their "fog emulation table" turned off. It can be turned back on by doing the following in '''Windows XP''':
+{{Fixbox|description=Grey Haze|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
 # Click the Start button, and navigate to the Control Panel
 # Double click Display, and navigate to Settings, then Advanced
@@ Line 378: / Line 518: @@
 }}
-===Crash After a Few Minutes of Play===
+===Mouse lag===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} Turning down the music slider to its minimum often results in severe mouse lag, particularly indoors.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Crash After A Few Minutes of Play}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Move the music slider one notch up.|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
-{{ii}}  Users with the Nvidia GeForce 2MX video card and a Via based motherboard often report this issue.
-* It can be resolved by downloading the latest drivers.
-* The latest version of Via's 4-in-1 driver can be obtained [http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2 here]. Follow the instructions on the web site to download and install the drivers.
-{{ii}} Many computer and motherboard manufacturers have special version of these drivers for use with their hardware. It is highly recommended that you contact the system/motherboard manufacturer to see if the manufacturer has a special version of these drivers, in which case you should use the version specified.
 }}
-===Mouse Lag===
+===Black sun===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} Users with ATI Radeon graphics cards often see a black sun during gameplay.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse Lag}}
-Turning down the music slider to its minimum often results in severe mouse lag, particularly indoors.
-* This can be resolved by moving the slider one notch up, which will halt the lag whilst keeping the music inaudible.
-}}
-===Load Failure===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Unofficial patches|MGE XE]]|ref=|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Load Failure}}
-Some users who have installed both the Tribunal and Bloodmoon expansions separately have reported loading errors, which are caused by the expansions being installed in the wrong order. This can be resolved by installing Bloodmoon over the top of the existing installations, with no need to uninstall anything.
 }}
-===Black Sun===
+{{Fixbox|description=Download the [http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Mods.Detail&id=8188 ATI Card Sun Fix] mod (obsolete)|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Black Sun}}
-Users with ATI Radeon graphics cards often see a black sun during gameplay. This graphical anomaly can be resolved by installing the fan-made "[http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Mods.Detail&id=8188 ATI Card Sun Fix]" mod. [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/41102/ MGE XE] also fixes it.
 }}
-===Installing [[#The Elder Scrolls Construction Set|The Elder Scrolls Construction Set]] Disc===
+===Unable to construct potions, due to a wrong message it does not have a name (alchemy name bug)===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Unofficial patches|Morrowind Code Patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind_talk:Alchemy#Bug|title=Morrowind talk:Alchemy - UESPWiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Installing Disc}}
-{{ii}} If the user purchased the game on disc, they may be unable to install the construction set through its packaged disk. This issue can be resolved by installing the set from the game disc (Disk 1) instead. To do this, follow these steps:
-# Place Disc 1 in the CD-ROM drive
-# Right-Click on your CD-ROM drive and click on Explore
-# Navigate to <code>CSInstall</code>, then double click on <code>setup.exe</code>
-{{ii}} This will launch the construction set install from the play disc rather than its specific disc, and should resolve any install issues.
-}}
-===Unable to construct potions, due to a wrong message it does not have a name===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use Morrowind Code Patch|ref=<ref>[http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind_talk:Alchemy#Bug Morrowind talk:Alchemy - UESPWiki]</ref>}}
-Use the [http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/19510/ Morrowind Code Patch] to apply the "Alchemy name bug" fix.
 }}
 ===Window border visible in fullscreen mode===
 {{ii}} Morrowind does not go fullscreen correctly on Windows 8 and later.
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/615-the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-fullscreen-border-fix/ fullscreen border fix]|fix=
+}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Settings do not save===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Apply the fix}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Run {{File|Morrowind Launcher.exe}} [[Windows Compatibility Mode|as administrator]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2016}}|fix=
-Apply [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/615-the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-fullscreen-border-fix/ The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind fullscreen border fix].
 }}
-===Retail version does not work (Windows 10)===
+===Crash on minimizing the game (Alt-Tab)===
-Install the latest [[#Patches|Patches]] to remove the incompatible SafeDisc protection from the retail version.<ref>[http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showpost.php?p=784643&postcount=5 Overclockers Australia Forums - View Single Post - Morrowind Patch Released]</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Morrowind/comments/85xklg/alttab_fix_for_morrowind|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
+# Open {{file|Morrowind.ini}}.
+# Change <code>Background Keyboard=0</code> to '''1'''
+# Save the file.
+}}
 ==Other information==
-===[https://openmw.org OpenMW]===
-An in-development open-source re-implementation of Morrowind's engine, OpenMW allows Morrowind to be played natively on Windows, OS X, and Linux as well as enhance the game by correcting engine-related bugs such as savegame "doubling" and improving physics, combat, AI, and graphics.<ref>[https://openmw.org/faq/ OpenMW FAQ]</ref>
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 8
+|direct3d versions      = 8.1
-|direct3d notes         =
+|direct3d notes         = [[#MGE XE|MGE XE]] implements DirectX 9.0c and [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]] implements OpenGL
 |directdraw versions    =
 |directdraw notes       =
+|wing                   =
+|wing notes             =
 |opengl versions        =
 |opengl notes           =
@@ Line 451: / Line 570: @@
 |mantle support         =
 |mantle support notes   =
+|metal support          =
+|metal support notes    =
+|vulkan versions        =
+|vulkan notes           =
 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
 |shader model versions  =
 |shader model notes     =
-|64-bit executable      = no
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
-|64-bit executable notes=
+|windows 64-bit exe     = hackable
+|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows exe notes      = For an 64-bit executable, use [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]]
+|mac os x powerpc app   = false
+|macos intel 32-bit app = false
+|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        = Natively supported by [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]]
+|linux powerpc app      = hackable
+|linux 32-bit executable= hackable
+|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
+|linux arm app          = hackable
+|linux executable notes = Natively supported by [[#OpenMW|OpenMW]]. ARM32 builds of OpenMW are not easily available, but do exist;<ref>{{Refurl|https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/27034/new-port-installer-openmw-morrowind|title=New port installer: OpenMW (Morrowind)|date=2021-05-08}}</ref> ARM64 is widely available. Raspberry Pi is not officially supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gitlab.com/OpenMW/openmw/-/issues/6006|title=Missing Textures Raspberry Pi 4 B Model, 4GB RAM|date=2021-05-08}}</ref>
 }}
+===Middleware===
+{{Middleware
+|physics          =
+|physics notes    =
+|audio            =
+|audio notes      =
+|interface        =
+|interface notes  =
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
+|cutscenes        = Bink Video
+|cutscenes notes  = 1.5.1.0
+|multiplayer      =
+|multiplayer notes=
+}}
+===Modifications===
+{{ii}} See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]] for modifications that fix bugs and improve performance.
+{{ii}} [https://github.com/Sigourn/morrowindsharp/blob/main/readme.md#morrowind-a-morrowind-modding-guide Morrowind Sharp] is a comprehensive, up-to-date modding guide by Sigourn that focuses on setting up a vanilla-friendly modded game that is also stable.
+====Mod managers====
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45439 Wrye Mash] - a utility for installing and managing mods and savegames.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194 Mod Organizer] - powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/43001/ mlox] - sorts mod load order to reduce conflicts and provides messages regarding known issues with mods.
+====Fixes====
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45384 Morrowind Optimization Patch] - greatly improves outdoor - and to a degree indoor - performance.
+* UV texture seam fixes:
+** [https://mw.modhistory.com/download-15-10353 Texture Fix].
+** [https://mw.modhistory.com/download-15-10388 Texture Fix - Bloodmoon].
+** [https://mw.modhistory.com/download-15-11999 Cave Texture Fix].
+** [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/46104 Correct UV Rocks].
+** [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45399 Project Atlas].
+** [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/39348 Correct Meshes].
+====Graphics====
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/47469/ Intelligent Textures] - AI upscale of vanilla textures with fewer upscaling and compression artifacts than Morrowind Enhanced Textures (see below)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/mods/100/images/47469/47469-1588350453-1372567136.jpeg Morrowind Enhanced Textures 4.1 vs Intelligent Textures 2.0|title=|date=2021-06-22}}</ref>
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/46221 Morrowind Enhanced Textures] - AI upscale of vanilla textures which provides significantly more detailed and natural-looking textures than Intelligent Textures.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45336 Normal Maps for Morrowind] - normal maps adding depth to original flat textures. Compatible with Intelligent Textures and Morrowind Enhanced Textures.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/36873 Better Dialogue Font] & [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44540 Better Daedric Font] - high resolution replacements for Morrowind's Magic Cards font, used in most of the UI and for the Daedric font used in scrolls. Both mods have a special version for Polish fonts compatibility.
+====Gameplay====
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/47588 Expansion Delay] - delays Tribunal's Dark Brotherhood hit on the player significantly and adds sanity check.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/46596 Better Balanced Combat] - modernizes combat by removing the dice roll hit chance and changing parts of the game that were built around it. Includes other popular gameplay tweaks. Compatible with Tamriel Rebuilt and Morrowind Rebirth.
+===Console commands===
+{{mm}} A complete list of console commands can be found [https://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Console here]
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 463: / Line 646: @@
 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS    = 98
+|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
-|minCPU   = 500 MHz
+|minCPU   = Intel Pentium 3 and Intel Celeron 500 MHz
-|minRAM   = 128 MB (98, ME)<br/>256 MB (2000, XP)
+|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon
+|minRAM   = 128 MB<br>256 MB (Steam)
 |minHD    = 1 GB
+|minGPU   =
+|minGPU2  =
+|minGPU3  =
 |minVRAM  = 32 MB
-|minDX    = 8
+|minOGL   =
+|minDX    = 8.1
+|minSM    =
+|minaudio =
+|mincont  =
+|minother =
-|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
+|recOS    =
+|recCPU   = Intel Pentium 3 800 MHz
+|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon
+|recRAM   = 256 MB
+|recHD    =
+|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 2 GTS
+|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 7500
+|recGPU3  =
+|recVRAM  =
+|recOGL   =
+|recDX    =
+|recSM    =
+|recaudio =
+|reccont  =
+|recother =
+|notes    = '''Supported Video Cards:''' NVIDIA GeForce 4, NVIDIA GeForce 3, NVIDIA GeForce 2, NVIDIA GeForce 256, NVIDIA GeForce TNT2, ATI Radeon 8500, ATI Radeon 7500, ATI Radeon 7200, ATI Radeon.
 }}
 {{References}}
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}