The Elder Scrolls series which started with Arena and Daggerfall will continue in 2002 with Morrowind.  Morrowind promises to give role-playing fans an unprecedented degree of freedom in determining the personality and direction of their characters.  Follow the path of righteousness as a noble hero or simple healer, or venture down the dark path as an evil sorcerer or a feared assassin.  Your actions in the world of Morrowind will define your character and the gameplay will evolve as your character does.  No matter which path you choose, Morrowind will feature a balanced gameplay system so that all classes enjoy equal benefits.  Players can select any class they wish to play without worrying about handicapping themselves in the game.

While the game does have a main storyline, players do not have to follow it in order to explore new areas in Morrowind.  Morrowind is full of cities and villages, each with their own unique look and feel, as well as a whole host of exotic locations such as caves, ruins, and dungeons.  Players can undertake any of the hundreds of quests available, explore the world of Morrowind, or revisit the main storyline at any point.

Behind Morrowind is an advanced 3D graphics engine that will feature real-time shadows, skeletal based animation, and a complete weather system.  Initial screenshots from the game look fantastic and are an early indication of what players can expect from Morrowind.

As if the gamewolrd provided by Morrowind was not enough, the game will ship with The Elder Scrolls Construction Set.  This is the same tool used by the designers to create the world of Morrowind and can be used by players to modify any of the game's data.  You'll also be able to create new quests, characters, and more, and even share them with other players.  The construction set uses a "plug-in" architecture that allows players to create new quests, characters, weapons, and more and insert them directly into the Morrowind gameworld.

Morrowind looks to be one of those games that will push the world of computer RPGs to a new level.  We'll keep you up to date on new information on Morrowind as it becomes available.