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Skywind is an upcoming non-commercial fan-made mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which aims to recreate the world of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind in the Creation Engine. It features improved smithing, crafting, and combat systems. While the characters of Morrowind shared only a few voice actors, Skywind will contain voice acting for the majority of in-game characters.
| Skywind | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | TES Renewal Project |
| Series | The Elder Scrolls |
| Engine | Creation Engine |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | TBA |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
In order to run Skywind, ownership of both Skyrim: Special Edition and Morrowind (likely the Game of the Year Edition) is required.[1]
Development
editThe development of Skywind began in 2012, roughly one year after Skyrim and its add-ons (Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn) were released. Much like its predecessor Morroblivion, Skywind began life as a fan-made port of Morrowind, meant to be playable in Skyrim’s engine with Skyrim’s mechanics.
In September 2012, while the team was still struggling with buggy files, it was suggested that they take Skywind in a different direction. Rather than use Morrowind assets, as had been the case with Morroblivion, they should instead focus on remaking or replacing everything: new models, new textures, new voices, music, and landscaping. This was a mammoth undertaking compared to the creation of a simple port. As the scope of Skywind expanded, so did the need for talented individuals to turn the ambitious plans into a reality. The project attracted professionals, aspiring professionals, and amateurs alike, and standards continually rose until Skywind's quality could compete with other AAA productions.[2]
The creators stated on July 6, 2014, that the Alpha version was 'nearing its first public release'.[3] That summer, an alpha version was released for download,[4] but was later taken down due to the large number of questions about unfinished content saturating the forums.[5] In 2015, it was noted that the game had recruited more voice actors than Skyrim itself - over 100 - to re-record the game's lines.[6] In 2021, the game marked the milestone of 100 completed dungeons.[7] As of 2025, the mod is still in development.[8]
Reception
editIn 2014, Nathan Grayson of Rock Paper Shotgun described the trailer of mod's first areas as "incredibly nostalgia-provoking", describing the visuals as "splendid", but saying that he was "impressed yet skeptical", citing the lack of gameplay shown. However, he stated that he was "very, very hopeful for Skywind's continued progress".[9] Also in 2014, PC Games said the 0.9 version of Skywind looks "absolutely professional" and even in its unfinished form, the playable elements leave "an excellent impression".[10] In 2023, Christopher Livingston of PC Gamer stated that Skywind's latest trailer, about the quest "Necromancer in Mawia", looked "fantastic", describing the world as "beautifully recreated", citing the mod's faithfulness to the original game.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Frequently-Asked Questions". TESR Skywind. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ "A Brief History of Skywind".
- ^ Good, Owen S. (2014-07-06). "Skywind's first public alpha will launch 'soon,' say developers". Polygon. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
- ^ Good, Owen S. (2015-01-10). "Fans remastering Morrowind give another glimpse of its landscape". Polygon. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ "Skywind has been taken down from download". TES Renewal Project. 2014-12-27. Archived from the original on 2015-07-17. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ Erica Webber, Jordan (2015-09-07). "Skywind has over 100 voice actors re-record Morrowind lines". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ Pearson, Craig (2021-06-24). "Morrowind remake Skywind now has over 100 dungeons complete, but still has a long way to go". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ Koselke, Anna (2025-01-16). "After 12 years, the modders merging Morrowind and Skyrim say their project would "come out faster" if "we were all working with Bethesda," but it would be "much worse"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ Grayson, Nathan (2014-03-06). "Nostalgiablivion: Morrowind's First Quests In Skywind". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ Bertits, Andreas (2014). "Die neusten Mods - THE ELDER SCROLLS 5: SKYRIM-MODS - Skywind". PC Games (in German). No. 258. Computec Media GmbH. p. 156.
- ^ Livingston, Christopher (2023-05-01). "Skywind, the ambitious mod remaking Morrowind in Skyrim, has a new 20 minute gameplay video showing off an entire quest". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2025-04-28.