Original XBOX UI Recreated (OpenMW)
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 95 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a fork of OpenMW that recreates the Original Xbox UI for controllers on a near 1:1 scale. Please submit any bug reports through GitLab, NexusMods, or the OpenMW XBOX UI discord (linked below).
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[]Gitlab: https://gitlab.com/ilikegothmommys/openmw-xbox/-/tree/XBOX-Overhaul?ref_type=heads[/]
[]Discord: https://discord.gg/c5huPd93Nw[/]
New Features
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[]Nearly every UI has been modified to bring a proper controller experience that replicates the original XBOX. This includes the ability to navigate via joystick, the UIs also have been modified to have full navigation functionality that snaps around the UI. The joystick mouse is now only used on the map & settings.[/]
[]Ported the xbox tooltip system to OpenMW, there will always be a tooltip that renders above the menu, pressing Y will extend the tooltip when applicable. [/]
[]A virtual keyboard has been implemented.[/]
[]New colorful button icons[/]
[]Optional new font "MontserratSemiBold", which brings back the original feel of the Original XBOX.[/]
[]Selection highlight to aid with visibility.[/]
[]Improved quick-menu support, now you can modify a slot by pressing "A", and equip/use the slot by pressing "X" on your controller[/]
[]GameCube controller icons![/]
[]Separate dialogue scaling[/]
[]Assignable controller button to allow a toggle between walk/run[/]
New Settings
[]XBOX Styled Dialog - The dialog window only shows 1 topic at any given moment. [/]
[]XBOX Styled Minimap - Moves the minimap & effects to the top-left. [/]
[]XBOX Styled Fonts - Replaces the font with a font to mimic the original Xbox. [/]
[]Use Recommended Scaling Defaults - The GUI Scaling Factor will automatically be set to a preset based on the resolution [/]
[]Dialogue Interface Scaling - Scales the dialogue window independently compared to the main GUI scaling.[/]
[]Ignore GUI Scaling for Settings Menu - The settings menu will not be scaled with GUI Scaling. [/]
[]Gamepad Cursor Speed - Changes the speed of the cursor for the map/settings menu. [/]
[]Controller Icon Style - Allows the player to manually set the controller icon style. [/]
[]Enable White/Black Button Icons - Enables a set of white/black button icons to mimic the original Xbox. [/]
[]Enable LUA Adjustments - Hides LUA based HUD elements when GUIs are open. [/]
[]Enable Unskippable Intro Videos - Makes it so the game bootup videos can not be skipped. [/]
[*]Enable Classic Water Shader - Enables a water shader that mimics vanilla Morrowi
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[]Nearly every UI has been modified to bring a proper controller experience that replicates the original XBOX. This includes the ability to navigate via joystick, the UIs also have been modified to have full navigation functionality that snaps around the UI. The joystick mouse is now only used on the map & settings.[/]
This OpenMW mod recreates the original Xbox UI for a console-like experience, adding a virtual keyboard and joystick navigation. It's for players who want a nostalgic, controller-friendly interface. With 82 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but active project.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Nostalgic UI for Xbox fans (82 endorsements)
- Adds practical features like virtual keyboard and joystick nav
- Recently updated (May 2026) — still maintained
⚠️ Cons
- Niche mod — only 82 endorsements, so community feedback is limited
- Requires OpenMW — not for the original Morrowind engine
- UI overhauls can clash with other mods — test for conflicts
For Morrowind players using OpenMW who want a console-like experience with controller support. Perfect for those nostalgic for the original Xbox version. Skip if you prefer the classic PC UI or don't use OpenMW.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're running OpenMW, not the original Morrowind executable — this mod won't work otherwise.
- If you use a controller, enable joystick navigation in the mod's settings for the full Xbox feel.
- Test the UI with your other mods — UI overhauls can conflict, so load this one last if issues arise.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- iLikeGothMommys
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 1,762
- Endorsements
- 82
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 3/9/2026
- Updated
- 5/11/2026
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