Dark Fantasy UI (Open MW)
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #81 of 103 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
For those who want a darker and more 'grounded' experience, in a way. Or those who try to make a Dark Souls conversion... on Morrowind?
Inspired mostly by the Dark Souls series, and a bit by the Wizardry series too.
Needs OpenMW to work, as it depends on the mygui configs and support of some OpenMW-specific textures.
For the font color config, I suggest using one from FF-HUD for OpenMW, but default would probably look fine against this background too.
Might be updated in the future to include new cursors and map marker icons, if I come up with a design that would suit this scheme well and still work alright with how Morrowind colors them.
Dark Fantasy UI (Open MW) is a user interface overhaul for OpenMW that draws heavy inspiration from Dark Souls and similar dark fantasy titles. With 16 endorsements and 407 downloads, it offers a niche aesthetic change for players seeking a grittier, more atmospheric UI. Last updated June 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives Morrowind a Dark Souls vibe that fits the game's moody atmosphere
- Small but dedicated following (16 endorsements) — you know it's a passion project
- Recently updated (June 2026), so it's likely compatible with current OpenMW builds
⚠️ Cons
- Only 16 endorsements — this is a niche mod, so don't expect a huge community or frequent updates
- No screenshots or detailed description — you're flying blind on what the UI actually looks like
- Only affects the UI, so if you're looking for gameplay changes, this isn't it
For Morrowind players who want a darker, more Souls-like UI to match their grim playthrough. If you're tired of the vanilla interface and want something that feels more atmospheric, this is worth a look. Skip if you want gameplay overhauls or prefer a clean, vanilla-friendly UI.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're using OpenMW, not the original Morrowind engine — this mod is built for OpenMW only.
- Back up your original UI files before installing, so you can revert if you don't like the look.
- Check the mod's page for any installation notes, since the description is sparse.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- hayakawadono
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 407
- Endorsements
- 16
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 12/21/2025
- Updated
- 6/2/2026
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