Question 1

Is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Bethesda released the full Daggerfall game data as official freeware in 2009 for the 15th anniversary, and also published it free on Steam. Daggerfall Unity is free open-source software under the MIT license.

Question 2

What is Daggerfall Unity (DFU)?

Accepted Answer

Daggerfall Unity is an open-source recreation of Daggerfall in the Unity engine by Gavin 'Interkarma' Clayton. It delivers native widescreen/4K rendering, modern mouselook, gamepad support, bug fixes, and an extensive modding API.

Question 3

Can I play Daggerfall Unity on Steam Deck?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Daggerfall Unity features native full controller and gamepad mapping, making it run wonderfully on Steam Deck at 60 FPS with exceptional battery life.

Question 4

How big is the map in Daggerfall?

Accepted Answer

Daggerfall's Iliac Bay map spans roughly 161,600 square kilometers — roughly the physical size of Great Britain — containing over 15,000 settlements, dungeons, and temples.

Question 5

What mods should I install first?

Accepted Answer

We recommend starting with D.R.E.A.M. for updated visuals/audio, Basic Roads and Travel Options for wilderness exploration, and Quest Pack 1 for hundreds of new quests.

Question 6

Does Daggerfall have multiple endings?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Daggerfall features six distinct major endings depending on which faction leader or supernatural entity you bestow the Totem of Tiber Septim upon, leading to the lore event known as the Warp in the West.

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