What changed in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition in 2026

67 updates · 9 main milestones · Feb 10, 2026 to Jul 28, 2026

  1. 6 events
    Morrowind Now Playable in Browsernew content

    OpenMW has been compiled to WebAssembly, allowing players to run Morrowind directly in their browser without installation.

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    Morrowind Now Playable in Browsernew content

    OpenMW has been compiled to WebAssembly, allowing Morrowind to run directly in a browser without installation.

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    Graphics Improvements for Browser Portperformance

    Enhancements include improved shadows, water reflections with custom shaders, and per-pixel lighting.

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    Browser Version Featuresgameplay

    The browser version supports saving progress, controller support, and mod support, with potential for multiplayer and a mod manager.

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    Graphics Enhancements for Browser Portperformance

    The browser port includes improved shadows, water reflections with custom shaders, and per-pixel lighting.

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    Browser Version Featuresgameplay

    The browser version supports saving progress, controller support, and mod support, with potential for multiplayer and a mod manager.

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  2. 36 events
    Improved installation wizard for OpenMWquality of life

    The installation wizard now auto-detects existing Morrowind installations more effectively.

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    Resolved Lua-related crashesbug fix

    Many Lua-related crashes have been fixed.

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    New magic effects creation for moddersnew content

    Modders can now create magic effects through OpenMW's scripting API.

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    Improved installation wizard for OpenMWquality of life

    OpenMW's wizard now auto-detects existing Morrowind installations more effectively.

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    New magic effects creation for moddersnew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create magic effects through OpenMW's scripting API.

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    Fixed gamepad menu navigation issuesbug fix

    Minor annoyances with gamepad menu navigation introduced in the previous release have been addressed.

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    Improved installation wizard for OpenMWquality of life

    OpenMW's wizard now auto-detects existing Morrowind installations more effectively.

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    Enchantments can be cast by all charactersgameplay

    The ability to cast enchantments is no longer limited to characters who can equip items.

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    Enchantments not limited to equippable charactersgameplay

    Hostile creatures can now use enchantments, making them more dangerous.

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    Fix for thrust attack causing game breakbug fix

    Passing a thrust attack to actor controls no longer breaks the game.

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    Gamepad Menu Navigation Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Minor annoyances with gamepad menu navigation introduced in the previous release have been fixed.

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    Fixed thrust attack causing game breakbug fix

    Passing a thrust attack to actor controls no longer breaks the game.

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    New magic effects creation for moddersnew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create magic effects through OpenMW's scripting API.

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    Improved installation wizard for OpenMWquality of life

    OpenMW's wizard now auto-detects existing Morrowind installations more effectively.

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    Enchantments not limited to equippable charactersgameplay

    The ability to cast enchantments is no longer limited to characters who can equip items.

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    Enchantments can be cast by all charactersgameplay

    The ability to cast enchantments is no longer limited to characters who can equip items.

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    Magic effects creation through scripting APInew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create magic effects through OpenMW's scripting API.

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    Gamepad menu navigation issues fixedbug fix

    Minor annoyances with gamepad menu navigation introduced in the previous release have been resolved.

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    Fix for Lua-Related Crashesbug fix

    Many Lua-related crashes have been addressed.

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    Fix for gamepad menu navigation issuesbug fix

    Minor annoyances with gamepad menu navigation introduced in the previous release have been resolved.

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    Fix for thrust attack breaking the gamebug fix

    Passing a thrust attack to actor controls no longer breaks the game.

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    Fixed thrust attack causing game breakbug fix

    Passing a thrust attack to actor controls no longer breaks the game.

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    Fix for Lua-related crashesbug fix

    Many Lua-related crashes have been addressed.

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    Fix for Lua-related crashesbug fix

    Many Lua-related crashes have been addressed.

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    Fix for gamepad menu navigation issuesbug fix

    Minor annoyances with gamepad menu navigation introduced in the previous release have been resolved.

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    Improved Installation Wizardquality of life

    OpenMW's wizard now auto-detects existing Morrowind installations more effectively.

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    Fix for thrust attack breaking the gamebug fix

    Passing a thrust attack to actor controls no longer breaks the game.

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    Fix for Lua-related crashesbug fix

    Many Lua-related crashes have been addressed.

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    New magic effects creation for moddersnew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create magic effects through OpenMW's scripting API.

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    Resolved Lua-related crashesbug fix

    Many Lua-related crashes have been fixed.

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    Enchantments Available to All Charactersgameplay

    The ability to cast enchantments is no longer limited to characters who can equip items.

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    Thrust Attack No Longer Breaks Gamebug fix

    Passing a thrust attack to actor controls no longer breaks the game.

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    Improved installation wizard for OpenMWquality of life

    The installation wizard's auto-detection of existing Morrowind installations has been improved.

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    Fixed gamepad menu navigation issuesbug fix

    Minor annoyances with gamepad menu navigation introduced in the previous release have been addressed.

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    Magic Effects Creation for Moddersnew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create magic effects through OpenMW's scripting API.

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    Enchantments can be cast by all charactersgameplay

    The ability to cast enchantments is no longer limited to characters who can equip items.

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  3. 21 events
    Fix for Lua-related Crashesbug fix

    The update addresses many Lua-related crashes.

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    Compatibility with Existing Savesquality of life

    Players can continue using existing saves with the patched versions.

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    Gamepad Menu Navigation Improvementsbug fix

    Fixes annoyances with gamepad menu navigation.

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    All Characters Can Cast Enchantmentsbalance change
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    Fix for Lua-Related Crashesbug fix

    The update addresses many Lua-related crashes.

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    All Characters Can Cast Enchantmentsbalance change
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    All Characters Can Cast Enchantmentsgameplay
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    Custom Magic Effects Support for Moddersnew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create custom magic effects using OpenMW's scripting API.

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    Custom Magic Effects Support for Moddersnew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create custom magic effects using OpenMW's scripting API.

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    All Characters Can Cast Enchantmentsbalance change

    The update allows all characters to cast enchantments.

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    Compatibility with Existing Savesquality of life

    Players can continue using existing saves with the patched versions.

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    Gamepad Menu Navigation Improvementsbug fix

    Annoyances with gamepad menu navigation have been fixed.

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    Fix for Lua-Related Crashesbug fix

    The update addresses many Lua-related crashes.

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    File Format Change for New Saveschanges

    New saves cannot be used in old versions due to a file format change.

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    Fix for Lua-Related Crashesbug fix

    The update addresses many Lua-related crashes.

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    Compatibility with Existing Savesquality of life

    Players can use existing saves with the patched versions without starting over.

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    Gamepad Menu Navigation Improvementsbug fix

    Annoyances with gamepad menu navigation have been fixed.

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    Custom Magic Effects Support for Moddersnew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create custom magic effects using OpenMW's scripting API.

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    Compatibility with Existing Savesquality of life

    Players can continue using existing saves with the patched versions.

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    Gamepad Menu Navigation Improvementsbug fix

    Annoyances with gamepad menu navigation have been fixed.

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    Custom Magic Effects Support for Moddersnew contentMilestone

    Modders can now create custom magic effects using OpenMW's scripting API.

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  4. 3 events
    Combat Overhaul with Perfect Block Mechanicsgameplay

    The N'Garde mod enhances melee combat by introducing a perfect block mechanic that allows players to stagger opponents.

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    Revised Hit Chance System in N'Garde Modbalance change

    The mod offers a balanced overhaul of Morrowind's controversial hit chance system, improving combat feedback.

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    N'Garde Mod Introduces Sekiro-Style Parry to Morrowindmodding

    A new mod for the OpenMW source port adds a Sekiro-style perfect block parry and overhauls the percent-chance-to-hit system.

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  5. 1 event
    Playable Mahjong Game Added to Morrowindnew content

    A new mod called Mazte allows players to engage in a playable Mahjong card game in various inns across Vvardenfell.

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