OpenMW-CS is a free editor for creating or changing mods and original games. Its editing tools cover files, world and mechanics data, characters, assets, record filters, and cell views. The project says OpenMW can run original games made with the editor, which do not require Morrowind. Playing Morrowind itself requires a legally owned copy because OpenMW does not include the game's content or assets. OpenMW-CS supports ESM, ESP, .omwgame, and .omwaddon formats, and official releases are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The downloads page also lists Windows Chocolatey, Linux distribution repositories, and Flathub. Its manual is intended as both an introduction and a reference, including for people familiar with Morrowind modding, but warns that the editor remains in development and that the manual does not cover its shortcomings. Mods requiring MWSE, MGE XE, or MCP are incompatible because those tools modify the original Morrowind executable. The FAQ says the source code is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.
Who it is for
OpenMW-CS suits people who want to edit Morrowind mods or build original games for OpenMW. Its manual is intended for beginners as well as people already familiar with Morrowind modding.
What is good
- Free editor for mods and original games.
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports ESM, ESP, .omwgame, and .omwaddon formats.
- Original games made with it do not require Morrowind.
What to know first
- The project says the editor is still in development.
- MWSE-, MGE XE-, and MCP-dependent mods are incompatible.
- Playing Morrowind requires a legally owned copy.
Verdict
OpenMW-CS offers tools for mod editing and original game creation across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its development status and incompatibility with mods that depend on MWSE, MGE XE, or MCP are important considerations.
OpenMW-CS plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game engine software
- Free plan
- Yes
