Free FPS for OpenMW (Updated)
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🔍 Analysis
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📋 About This Mod
Fork of OpenMW built with added occlusion culling and soft shadows to reclaim +15-30 FPS in dense areas
More in-depth info can be found on the original mod here.
► Version
This was built with OpenMW 0. 51's release.
► Installation Instructions
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[]Download the mod[/]
[]Find your OpenMW installation[/]
[]Clear the folder[/]
[]Extract the contents of the zip file to the folder[/]
[]Play![/]
You may need to add an exclusion to Windows Virus and Threat Protection. I didn't have to, though
► Credits
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[]Rebelember for the original Free FPS for OpenMW fork[/]
[]Kartoffels for the optimizations originally, in OpenMW Experimental Graphics Optimizations[/]
► Source Code
https://gitgud.io/loregamer/openmw-fps
Originally came from this GitHub fork:
https://github.com/RebelSiren/openmwocclusion/tree/occlusion-shadows
Which was a fork from this:
https://github.com/kartoffels-ci/openmw/tree/wip-merged
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[]Rebelember for the original Free FPS for OpenMW fork[/]
An updated version of 'Free FPS for OpenMW' that adds occlusion culling and soft shadows to reclaim 15-30 FPS in dense areas. For OpenMW players seeking performance improvements without sacrificing visual quality.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Performance boost of 15-30 FPS in dense areas is a solid gain for OpenMW players
- Combines occlusion culling and soft shadows, so you get better performance and visuals in one mod
- Updated recently (July 2026), so it's likely compatible with current OpenMW versions
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (29) means it's not widely tested by the community yet
- Performance gains may vary depending on your hardware and OpenMW settings
For OpenMW players who struggle with FPS drops in dense areas like cities or forests. If you're running OpenMW on a mid-range PC and want smoother gameplay without turning down graphics, this is worth a shot. Skip if you're already getting great performance or prefer visual overhauls over optimization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're using OpenMW, not the original Morrowind engine, as this mod is specifically for OpenMW.
- Test the mod in a dense area like Balmora or Vivec to see the FPS improvement before exploring further.
- If you notice visual glitches, try adjusting your OpenMW graphics settings or disabling other mods that affect shadows.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- loregamer
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 375
- Endorsements
- 29
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 7/27/2026
- Updated
- 7/28/2026
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