Once the game files are installed, we can now install the open OpenMW Engine.You can install it like any other game, choose to install it and remember the directory path of the location you pick.
Now Morrowind should be selectable in your game list (as long as you own it).Select, “Steam | Settings” then in the “SteamPlay” section check the box next to “enable steam play for all other titles” This is done in the Steam client menu drop down. Enable Proton (basically WINE under the hood).Install Steam from “Ubuntu Software” Center.Switch to the “Data Files” tab and check the box to the left of Morrowind.esm.ĭebian/Ubuntu - using “Steam Proton” & “OpenMW launcher”. The OpenMW launcher window should now open. (You do not need to check the box “Include selected masters and plugins”). Select “Import”, otherwise OpenMW will not work. You will be asked if you wish to import settings from Morrowind.ini. Navigate to the directory containing the file Morrowind.esm and select that file.Select which official expansions (Tribunal or Bloodmoon) should be installed.įor best results, it is recommended to have both expansions installed.Ĭhoose “Select an existing Morrowind installation” and click the “Next” button.Select your preferred language for the installation.(or accept the suggested location) and click the “Next” button. Choose a location to install Morrowind to your hard drive.On the “Select Installation Method” screen of the Installation Wizard,Ĭhoose “Install Morrowind to a New Location” and click the “Next” button.Make sure that the retail CD is in your computer’s CD/DVD drive.To install Morrowind from either a retail CD or an existing installation.
Bethesda is aware of this and is working to get things back up and running, so that people can claim their free copy of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind.If you arrive at the main screen, click the “Settings” tab,Īnd then click the “Run Installation Wizard” button.
The login servers for Bethesda's services have been down for a time, and some users are currently unable to sign in. Unfortunately for excited fans of The Elder Scrolls, Bethesda appears to be having some issues with how many people are trying to pick up Morrowind for free.
Players will need to use the redeem the code "TES25TH-MORROWIND" from their account to acquire the game.
To pick up and download The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, start by visiting. Also, the game is only being given away via Bethesda's own storefront, the Bethesda launcher or, and requires a special coupon code. The free giveaway for The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind will be available for the duration of March 25 alone, though Bethesda will be holding more The Elder Scrolls anniversary events for the rest of the week. Act fast though, because the giveaway is today only. To celebrate the occasion as well as The Elder Scrolls' success, Bethesda is giving away free copies of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind on PC. 25 years ago The Elder Scrolls: Arena was released on PC, and since then the franchise has received 4 major sequels, a card game, an MMO, and another sequel on the horizon. Original Article: It's the 25th anniversary of Bethesda's most successful franchise, The Elder Scrolls. Whatever the cause, giving more players the opportunity to pick up a free copy of Morrowing is likely the right choice in the long run. While not explicitly due to the login issues with earlier today, that seems to be the most likely reason. Update: Bethesda has decided to extend the giveaway of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind through the weekend, rather than limit it to 24-hours.