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OpenMW

Name: OpenMW
Author: OpenMW Contributors

Reimplementation of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

by OpenMW Contributors

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Official site: flathub.org

About OpenMW

OpenMW is a new engine for 2002's Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind.

It aims to be a fully playable (and improved!), open source implementation of the game's engine and functionality (including mods).

You will still need the original game data to play OpenMW.

How to install OpenMW

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.openmw.OpenMW
Open OpenMW once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is OpenMW free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where OpenMW is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install OpenMW from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.openmw.OpenMW. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is OpenMW safe?

OpenMW downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.