New mods give Morrowind a Baldur's Gate-style isometric makeover

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust TL;DR: While Skyrim's popularity has eclipsed the earlier Elder Scrolls titles, and Bethesda recently gave Oblivion an Unreal Engine 5-powered facelift, Morrowind, released all the way back in 2002, continues to receive transformative mods. Players who prefer isometric RPGs might want to experience it from a new perspective thanks to a couple of recent add-ons. YouTuber Mehrunes Mike recently posted a lengthy video showcasing a mod setup that turns The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind into an isometric game. While the conversion isn't flawless, it works surprisingly well. The zoomed-out perspective comes from OpenNevermind, a camera mod that began as an April Fool's joke in 2022 but later received a serious release. Users can control the zoom level and seamlessly switch back to the game's default first-person mode. Impressively, the mod also phases out walls and roofs when entering interior ... Read full article.