
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
by Bethesda Game Studios · published by ZeniMax Media
Released May 1, 2002 on PC and Xbox.

About The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is an open-world first-person role-playing game and the third main entry in The Elder Scrolls series. Set on the island of Vvardenfell in the province of Morrowind, the player arrives as a released prisoner and becomes involved in the political and religious conflicts of the Dunmer people. Gameplay combines freeform exploration, real-time combat, and character customization across a vast landscape of ashlands, swamps, and volcanic terrain, with a main quest centered on an ancient prophecy.
A prisoner of the Empire is released from custody and sent by ship to the island district of Vvardenfell in the province of Morrowind. Bearing instructions from the Emperor himself, the newcomer is directed to make contact with a secretive order called the Blades, who believe the prisoner may fulfill an ancient Dunmer prophecy: the return of Nerevar, a legendary warrior whose reincarnation is foretold to unite the warring factions of Morrowind and confront a growing supernatural threat emanating from the volcanic Red Mountain at the island's center.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows ME/98/XP/2000 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 500 MHz Intel Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Graphics | 32MB Direct3D Compatible video card with 32-bit color support and DirectX 8.1 |
| DirectX® | 8.1 |
| Hard Drive | 1GB free hard disk space |
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind FAQ
When did The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind come out?
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind was released on May 1, 2002 for PC and Xbox.
Is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind on PlayStation 5?
No. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Xbox.
Is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind on Xbox Series X|S?
No. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Xbox.
Is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Xbox.
Who is making The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks.
Is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind multiplayer?
No. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is single player only.
How much does The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind cost?
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind costs $14.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 95% of 28,736 reviews are positive. Critics average 63/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?
The minimum GPU is 32MB Direct3D Compatible video card with 32-bit color support and DirectX 8.1. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind system requirements page.
The Elder Scrolls series
18 games in release order
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena

- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

- An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire

- The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard

- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold

- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Dawnstar

- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey

- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

- The Elder Scrolls Online

- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition

- The Elder Scrolls: Legends

- The Elder Scrolls: Blades

- The Elder Scrolls: Castles

- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

- The Elder Scrolls VI

- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion













