Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026
OpenMW-CS
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: openmw.org

Overview
OpenMW-CS is ranked #61 of 91 in game engine software on Specifiction, made by OpenMW-CS. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
OpenMW-CS plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game engine software
- Free plan
- Yesopenmw.org
Facts
- Purpose
- OpenMW-CS is an editor that allows users to edit or create mods or original games.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The user manual is intended as both an introduction and a reference for the application, including for people familiar with Morrowind modding.openmw.readthedocs.io · 29 Sept 2026
- Editing tools
- The manual covers file, world, mechanics, character, and asset tables, plus record filters and a cell view.openmw.readthedocs.io · 29 Sept 2026
- Original games
- The FAQ says OpenMW-CS can be used to create entirely new games, and OpenMW can run them.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Required game files
- Playing Morrowind requires a legally owned copy because OpenMW does not include game content or assets; playing original games created with OpenMW-CS does not require Morrowind.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The project lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as its primary target platforms.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Distribution
- The downloads page lists official releases for Windows, macOS, and Linux and names OpenMW 0.51.0 as the latest release.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Distribution channels
- The downloads page also lists Windows Chocolatey, Linux distribution repositories, and a Flatpak package from Flathub.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Development status
- The user manual warns that OpenMW-CS is still in development and that the manual does not cover its shortcomings.openmw.readthedocs.io · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- The FAQ directs users with problems using compatible mods to Discord, IRC, or the forums for help.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Compatibility limit
- Mods that require MWSE, MGE XE, or MCP are incompatible with OpenMW because those tools modify the original Morrowind executable.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Project origin
- The OpenMW project was started in 2008 by Nicolay Korslund.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
- License
- The FAQ says OpenMW source code is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.openmw.org · 29 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2008openmw.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Game Engine Software in 2026#61 of 91
- Best Game Modding Tools in 2026#4 of 24
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Sources
- openmw.org/faq/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- openmw.readthedocs.io/en/stable/manuals/openmw-cs/index.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
- openmw.org/downloads/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- openmw.org/the-team/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- openmw.org· checked 28 Sept 2026





