Ever wanted to play The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind on a dual-screen handheld? Well, now you can - if you don’t mind putting in some legwork
The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind has found a new home on a dual-screen handheld device thanks to community modding efforts. User Josh Daniels has created OpenMW-DS, a modification of OpenMW—the open-source engine that reimplements Bethesda’s classic RPG. Daniels uploaded a public build and showcased the project on Reddit after purchasing a Thor handheld specifically to enable portable Morrowind gaming.
OpenMW-DS leverages the OpenMW project, which provides an open-source implementation of Morrowind’s engine, allowing technically skilled community members to port and optimize the game for alternative platforms. The dual-screen handheld configuration takes advantage of the device’s unique display setup to enhance the experience.
This development represents a notable example of game preservation through community effort, allowing Elder Scrolls fans to replay Morrowind on modern portable hardware—though it requires technical knowledge to set up. With The Elder Scrolls 6 still in development and Skyrim/Oblivion having seen multiple re-releases, community projects like OpenMW-DS keep the franchise’s earlier entries accessible to players seeking new ways to experience these landmark RPGs.