Skywind: Morrowind Remake for Skyrim Unveils New Halloween 2025 Teaser

Exciting Teaser Released for Skywind Ahead of Halloween 2025

The Skywind development team has dropped an intriguing new teaser as part of their Halloween 2025 campaign. This nearly four-minute audiovisual presentation offers a haunting preview of Vvardenfell, showcasing spine-chilling elements such as skeletons, spectral figures, and Daedra, along with their devoted followers.

Narration by Talented Voice Actors

The teaser features an impressive array of voice talent, including Dom “Hentus” Tromans, Harry Frost, Anna Pluta, Kit Cambridge, James Cattle, Sara Dunham, CommanderXander, MoonWorks, Ryan Cooper, Argyle, and LacunaFish. It’s important to note that these voiced lines were crafted exclusively for the teaser, meaning they will not appear within the final game itself.

Skywind: A Passion Project with Deep Roots

Skywind serves as a fan-driven remake of the beloved 2002 title, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, utilizing the robust engine of 2011’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Interestingly, the project has been under development for a longer period than Skyrim has been available to players. Initially conceived as a port of The Elder Scrolls Renewal project, dubbed Morroblivion, Skywind took shape following the release of the Creation Kit on February 7, 2012. Within six months, the project had adopted its current name and logo. Over time, it has evolved into a comprehensive remake, reimagining every aspect from textures and meshes to audio elements.

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Skywind Teaser – Ghosts, Devils, & Demons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B69UvKyNfU)

Recent Progress and Community Engagement

After we first reported on Skywind in 2019, the team has ramped up their activity significantly. A gameplay demo was showcased in late May, followed by a one-hour stream during the Creation Mod Con in early September, where developers shared insights and updates about the project. Notably, all NPCs in Morrowind are now being voiced by cast actors, an endeavor that is still progressing with ongoing recording and editing efforts. This ensures that each character will have dialogue lines, enhancing the game’s immersive experience.

Enhancements to Ambience and Environment

The team has also made substantial strides in ambient audio design, enriching voice lines and introducing more complex background conversation, thus bringing Vvardenfell’s towns to life. New and expanded housing options are being developed to accommodate NPCs with daily routines, a significant upgrade from the original version. Additionally, the ongoing work on environmental art aims to introduce unique ruins and distinctive murals that will further enhance the game world.

Opportunities for Volunteer Support

While there has been no official update on the timeline for the project’s completion, the Skywind team has indicated a need for experienced volunteers to assist in various areas, including 3D clothing modeling, audio mastering, sound effects (SFX), visual effects (VFX) quality assurance, and animation. Those without prior modding experience can still contribute by helping with file cutting. Interested individuals can find more information and apply through the official website.

Comparison with Skyblivion

As for the project’s release date, there is no indication of when Skywind will be fully completed. In contrast, its sister project, Skyblivion, is still slated for a 2025 release, although delays can affect any project timeline.

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