With the exception ofThe Elder Scrolls Onlineand a couple of more obscure releases over the years, Bethesda’s series has generally favored a more single-player approach. WithSkyrimbeing one of the most popular offline RPGscurrently, most fans seem content with the single-player experience. However, not only is there a way to play something likeThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowindin a multiplayer environment, but it’s now possible to do so in virtual reality.
In a recent announcement on Steam, user David C unveiled a new update for theMorrowindmultiplayer mod, which allows players to enjoy an online version of the game through a VR headset. Version 0.8.1 of TES3MP merges with the open-source build of the game’s engine, OpenMW, meaning that now anyone with access to VR can jump into a multiplayer game this way. The modder has also made it so that non-VR users can still play the new update. The only caveat really is that it won’t allow players to see the hand movements of someone, which means no one will be able to see each other waving.
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The patch is available from GitHub, and there are a few instructions that need to be followed for it to work. Obviously, anyone interested will need to make sure they have an official copy of the base game, as well as OpenMW. According to the guide, it should work with expansions, but only requires the main game plusTribunalandBloodmoonto run. Although there’s been aVR mod forMorrowindfor a while now, David’s patch marries the technology with being able to play this classicElder Scrollsgame online with others.
WithMorrowindcelebrating 20 yearsthis week, the timing for this mod is impeccable. The game is still beloved by many to this day, representing a huge leap in visuals between this and the previous two games. It was also the first entry in the series to have a console version, having been ported to the original Xbox in June 2002.
Of course, there are alsovirtual reality mods forSkyrimthat inject that little extra bit of immersion into the experience. However, for some,Morrowindwill always be one of the best in the wholeElder Scrollsseries. To be able to walk around the island of Vvardenfell in VR and interact with other real life players as well, is something that seems worth checking out.
Morrowindis available for PC and the original Xbox.
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Source:Steam,GitHib(quickstart guide)
