You want to replay a classic role-playing game on a current Windows PC without relying on its original engine. OpenMW is built for that job. It is an open-source reimplementation of the engine behind Morrowind, published by OpenMW.org.
An engine project from OpenMW.org
OpenMW is a free engine reimplementation for Morrowind, developed by OpenMW.org and released under the GPL-3.0 licence. It sits in both the RPG and retro games categories. Version 0.50.0 weighs 77.5 MB, and the package identifier is OpenMW.OpenMW.
What the 0.50.0 build covers
OpenMW is an engine that recreates the way Morrowind runs.
Size and Windows details
Version 0.50.0 weighs 77.5 MB and was last updated on May 11, 2026.
OpenMW pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download
- Open source under the GPL-3.0 licence
- Distributed from the official github.com host
- Compact download at 77.5 MB
Cons
- No independent security review is available
- System requirements are not listed
- Feature list is limited to a single line
Is OpenMW safe?
OpenMW is released under GPL-3.0, so the engine code behind this Morrowind reimplementation is open for anyone to read and check. OpenMW.org develops it, and version 0.50.0 is a 77.5 MB download.
How to install OpenMW
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start OpenMW from the Start menu.
