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.