Since the release ofSkyrimandOblivion,The Elder Scrollsfranchise has become a favorite of many RPG fans, though the games did not all follow the gameplay formula that can be seen in its latest entries. Heralding the open-world gameplay and polygonal 3D world now associated withThe Elder ScrollswasMorrowind. To many fans of the franchise, the thirdElder Scrollsgame set the groundwork for the series' later successes and stands out as one of thebest open-world RPGsof its time.
Despite many fans praising the game,Morrowinddoes show its age nowadays in comparison to more modern titles. This has led some fans to try and rebuildMorrowindinSkyrimusing mods, and others hoping to keepMorrowindand the memories ofMorrowindalive are looking to compile their stories as the game nears its 20th anniversary. Jul 16, 2025, will bring aboutMorrowind’s20th anniversary, and there doesn’t seem to be anything big coming fromMorrowind’screators at Bethesda. The company did add in someMorrowindandOblivioncontent forSkyrim’s10th anniversary, though theMorrowindcommunity is looking to create a larger celebration for the game’s anniversary.
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PopularMorrowindstreamer and active member of theElder Scrollsmodding community Danae is looking to bring together the experiences of otherMorrowindcontent creators, modders, and other fans. Already, Danae has compiled hundreds ofMorrowindmemories, intending to edit them into a digital booklet for theElder Scrollscommunity. Danae is also releasing a podcast series on YouTube, interviewing prominentMorrowindcreators, developers, and artists who’ve seen their career influenced by the game.
Morrowindis cited by manyElder Scrollsfans as having a rich amount of lore. There are hundreds of hours of content online focusing on the lore ofMorrowind.From its plot to its setting, to even the Dark Elves that inhabit it,Morrowindhas plenty of interesting stories for fans of fantasy and theElder Scrolls, so it’s little wonder why Danae has decided that the stories from the game and those influenced by it should be immortalized. “I am hoping to show the many facets of Morrowind and its legacy,” says Danae. “Morrowindis a journey we all took, but on separate roads.”
Some have hoped thatTheElder Scrollsdeveloper Bethesda would remakeMorrowind, though there has been no official word on that. Also,The Elder Scrolls 6is still likely a ways off, as Bethesda has yet to release its latest sci-fi RPGStarfield. It seems up to modders and content creators like Danae to keep the spirirt ofMorrowindalive as it comes up on its 20th anniversary, at least for now.
The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowindis available for PC and the original Xbox.
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