Is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall free?

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.

What is Daggerfall Unity (DFU)?

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.

Can I play Daggerfall Unity on Steam Deck?

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

How big is the map in Daggerfall?

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.

What mods should I install first?

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.

Does Daggerfall have multiple endings?

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.

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall — Free RPG

500 MB

Mods for The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

Install packageable mods with the PlayBound Launcher, or open hub pages for browse-only content.

Ambient Sounds Overhaul

3D spatial ambient audio for dungeons, wilderness, and city streets.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~310 MBView

Details

Archaeologists Guild

A full lore-friendly faction with artifact excavation and appraisal.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~25 MBView

Basic Roads

Procedural road network connecting towns, cities, and temples.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~30 MBView

Bestiary

In-game monster compendium and combat lore encyclopedia.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~16 MBView

Convenient Clock

HUD widget displaying in-game time, day, month, and moon phases.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~2 MBView

D.R.E.A.M. (Daggerfall Remaster Audio Effects & Music)

The premier complete visual, audio, and UI overhaul for Daggerfall Unity.

Community / Open Source

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~3500 MBView

Daggerfall Expanded Textures

Shared texture and model archive other DFU mods expect to find.

Community (asset-use restricted)

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~6 MBView

Distant Terrain

Pushes the Iliac Bay horizon out with low-poly far terrain and sky blending.

Community / Open Source

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~15 MBView

Dynamic Skies

Real-time dynamic celestial sphere, clouds, weather, and auroras.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~35 MBView

Handpainted Models Main

Replaces flat 2D billboard props with hand-painted full 3D meshes.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~420 MBView

Hotkey Casting

Modern quick-cast spell hotkeys without pausing combat.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~3 MBView

LevelUp Adjuster

Customizable character leveling progression and attribute points.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~2 MBView

Quest Pack 1

Over 200 new lore-friendly quests for guilds, temples, and taverns.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/QuestPacks · ~12 MBView

ReadTheRooms

Readable bookshelf libraries and interactive lore books.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~8 MBView

Real Grass

Dynamic procedural 3D grass and terrain flora across Tamriel.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~65 MBView

Roleplay & Realism

Survival depth, encumbrance realism, weapon maintenance, and resting.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~15 MBView

Roleplay & Realism: Items

Hundreds of new weapons, tools, garments, and armor sets.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~45 MBView

Taverns Redone

Complete 3D immersion and clutter overhaul for all tavern interiors.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~85 MBView

Travel Options

Real-time fast travel with smooth accelerated time and encounters.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~20 MBView

Vanilla Enhanced Textures

Faithfully upscaled pixel-art textures preserving authentic 90s aesthetic.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~620 MBView

Warm Ashes - Dangerous Iliac Bay

Dynamic wilderness encounters, bandit ambushes, and dungeon raids.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~18 MBView

World of Daggerfall - Terrain

High-resolution terrain heightmaps, majestic mountains, and valleys.

Community / Open Source

Installs to DaggerfallUnity_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods · ~150 MBView