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Larian Exec Says Modernized Morrowind Would Sell as Former Bethesda Designer Questions a Remake

The dispute turns on feasibility and playability, with warnings about lost code and old systems set against claims that demand and recent remaster sales prove the concept.

Overview

  • Former Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith said the reality of replaying Morrowind would make many players cringe and suggested the original source code may be lost or unusable.
  • Larian publishing director Michael Douse countered that a remake with a modern combat system would sell strongly and suggested a VATS‑like solution for first‑person combat.
  • Fans pushed back on social media and the Morrowind subreddit, defending the game's strengths and voicing interest in a remaster or remake.
  • Reporters pointed to Oblivion Remastered’s rapid 2025 sales as a market signal that refreshed classics can succeed.
  • Bethesda has made no announcement, but fan projects like Skywind continue rebuilding Morrowind in newer engines, offering an independent path to modernization.