Remasters and re-releases flood the market, but one fan project goes further by rebuilding a whole game inside a different game’s engine.
The project called Skywind has been in the works for a decade and will rebuild The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind using the Skyrim: Special Edition engine. Thanks to the 2025 update, it’s fair to call this the most ambitious Elder Scrolls mod yet.
Why Does Morrowind Deserve a Full Rebuild?
For longtime Elder Scrolls fans, Morrowind holds a special place. Released in 2002, it took the series into open-world RPGs with a strange world, complex politics, and gameplay that needed patience and exploration.
The issue is it hasn’t stood the test of time. Skywind isn’t just a mod that slaps high-res textures onto old assets.
Volunteers from the TES Renewal Project are recreating every part of the game, including environments, quests, characters, dialogue, and the soundtrack.
How Much Progress Has the Team Made So Far?
As of 2025, the team has already completed the game’s main writing, finalized 2D assets, and cast nearly every voice role. A 20-minute gameplay demo of the “Rescue Joncis Dalomax” quest recently gave fans a good look at how the game is shaping up.
Skywind stands out because of its detailed world design. Places like Hla Oad now look dense, humid, and alive, brimming with personality that respects the source material but leverages modern tools to bring it to life.
It’s not just about aesthetics because gameplay systems from Morrowind, like spell crafting and teleportation using Mark and Recall, are being faithfully recreated in the Skyrim engine.
The team even went so far as to compose new music that feels like a natural extension of Jeremy Soule’s iconic score.
What Challenges Is the Skywind Team Still Facing?
The project doesn’t have a set release date yet, and many parts still need to be completed, especially the interiors and navmesh. The creators continue to request help, calling on 3D modelers, voice actors, and testers to contribute.
One fact stands: it’s the real deal. Skywind has moved beyond the stage where most big mods get stuck, and the latest updates reveal a team that’s both driven and practical about completing the project. Skywind’s rise is even more fascinating because of how it fits into today’s scene.
Skywind keeps pushing forward quietly, even as Oblivion Remastered grabbed attention earlier this year with Unreal Engine 5 and Bethesda’s official support.
Unlike past fears that the company might shut it down, Bethesda has instead shown support, even gifting modders with remaster keys and inviting the team to their studios. It’s rare for a developer and its fans to work together so closely, not against each other.
Will Skywind Have to Compete With Any Official Releases?
Skywind also benefits from not having to compete directly with Bethesda’s next big move. With Fallout 3 Remastered still just a rumor and The Elder Scrolls VI likely years away, the Skywind team has time on their side.
And unlike the surprise launch of Oblivion Remastered, Morrowind’s age and cult status mean it's less likely to be suddenly re-released by Bethesda without warning.
Who Is Skywind Really Being Made For?
This project is for those who have never played Morrowind or found its old mechanics frustrating; Skywind lets them experience one of the richest RPG worlds ever.
For longtime fans, it’s a salute to the game and everything it symbolized in its era. Watching Skywind evolve has been like watching a community stitch together a dream.
It may take a while longer before it’s finally playable, but based on what we've seen so far, it will absolutely be worth the wait.
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