Ever wanted to play The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind on a dual

I don't know about you, but I'm sick of waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6. It's like waiting for a bus that never arrives. So, what’s the next best thing? Morrowind. Again. But this time, we've got a twist that might actually make it feel fresh.

Enter OpenMW-DS, a new mod that lets you play Morrowind on your dual-screen device. Yes, you read that right. Thanks to the crafty work of modder Josh Daniels, you can now have inventory screens and menus on a second screen, reminiscent of the Nintendo DS. It’s like if Morrowind had a love child with a Game Boy, and I’m here for it.

Daniels shared their progress on Reddit, revealing their motivation: “I bought a Thor because I wanted to play Morrowind on the go, but then started working on a port to use the second screen.” This is the classic 'modding curse' of Bethesda games, where you end up spending more time tinkering than actually playing. But let’s be real: for fans, that’s half the fun.

The setup isn’t rocket science, but it does require a bit of know-how, like moving files on the AYN Thor. So, if you can't tell the difference between a mod and a malware, maybe sit this one out. You’ll also need a legitimate copy of Morrowind because, let’s face it, nothing in life is truly free—especially not in the world of gaming.

And while we’re on the topic of ambitious projects, there’s another user on r/Morrowind attempting to create an actual Nintendo DS port of Morrowind. Yes, that’s right. The hardware limitations of a dual-screen handheld won’t stop them. They’re making headway with “basic script functions, UI elements for inventory, map, journal, and character stats.” It’s like watching a toddler trying to build a skyscraper out of LEGO—admirable, yet painfully slow.

All this comes at a time when we’re still waiting for a Switch 2 port of last year’s Oblivion Remastered. Bethesda's roadmap shows they’ll be busy for years. Meanwhile, modders are out here pushing the envelope. It's like watching a marathon where the runners are all sprinting in different directions.

“The Elder Scrolls and Fallout's communities will always be busier.”

So, what’s the verdict? If you’re itching for a trip back to Vvardenfell, OpenMW-DS might just scratch that nostalgia itch while you wait for the next installment. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility—especially when you’re modding on PC. You could always just replay Skyrim for the tenth time, but why do that when you can play Morrowind with a side of dual-screen madness?

In the end, we may not have The Elder Scrolls 6 yet, but at least we can keep the flame alive with clever mods. And who knows? Maybe the next time you boot up Morrowind, you’ll feel like you’re playing a brand new game. Or at least, a slightly different version of the same old game.