Skyrim’s Lead Designer Says Morrowind Is So Last Century

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So, here’s the hot take that’s heating up the gaming universe: If you dive into Morrowind today, prepare to cringe. Yup, Bruce Nesmith, the mastermind behind Skyrim, claims that the Elder Scrolls III just doesn’t hold up anymore. In an interview, he boldly stated that nostalgia driving a remake is just that—fuzzy nostalgia. He’s challenging all the Morrowind fanatics out there to replay the game and see if they still feel some warm and fuzzy feelings or if it’s more of a hot mess. Spoiler alert: It’s probably going to be a hot mess.

Morrowind vs. Oblivion: Cringe Across the Ages

Nesmith didn’t stop at throwing shade at Morrowind. He nonchalantly tossed Oblivion into the cringe pile too, admitting he had a hand in some of those moments. It’s like watching your old home movies and realizing your fashion choices were straight-up tragic. As he put it, “The further back you go, the more cringe-worthy it gets.” Talk about a time machine of regret!

Now, don’t get it twisted—he didn’t completely close the door on the idea of a Morrowind remake, but he threw in a few roadblocks. First off, he’s not even sure if Bethesda can find the old source code (and who doesn’t love a good lost & found story?). Plus, he hinted that gaming folks might be more excited about fresh, shiny things rather than rehashing ancient gameplay mechanics. Imagine crab palaces revamped with a 2023 twist. Sounds like a blast!

Now while Nesmith isn’t feeling the love for the classics, I’ve got a soft spot for games like Daggerfall, which, let’s be honest, was a chaotic mess in its own right. Trying to jump back into that world was like wrestling with a bear that just woke up from a nap. But it’s all part of the charm, isn’t it? I’d much rather see remakes of the hidden gems—Battlespire or Redguard. Those are the games that really deserve the makeover treatment!

In the end, while I see where Nesmith is coming from, I think we might have to agree to disagree on the whole Daggerfall situation. After all, if Morrowind is as far back as we can go for remakes, then where does that leave the future of gaming nostalgia? Only time will tell!