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

Releases

GitHub Release10/5/2025

DFU 1.1.1 - Security Update

Recently, the Unity team disclosed a vulnerability in the Unity Engine used by Daggerfall Unity. More details can be found here: https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01 To avoid potential issues with firewalls and antivirus software, we have updated the "UnityPlayer" file to fix the vulnerability. These updated files are now being uploaded here. **The release is otherwise unchanged from DFU 1.1.1,** released here: https://github.com/Interkarma/daggerfall-unity/releases/tag/v1.1.1 Note that the Linux package is unchanged, and is only reuploaded here for consistency. Linux is not deemed

GitHub Release5/9/2024

Daggerfall Unity 1.1.1

![image](https://github.com/Interkarma/daggerfall-unity/assets/5789925/7dd3402b-869a-452e-82c2-c5697060e253) *Betony market from the mod 'Betony Restored' by Cliffworms* # Getting Started If this is your first time installing Daggerfall Unity, please visit [Installing Daggerfall Unity and Other Information](https://forums.dfworkshop.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2360) for help getting started. # Summary This is the stable release of the first community update for Daggerfall Unity. If you experience new issues with this version, please reach out to @KABoissonneault on Discord or the /r/d

GitHub Release4/7/2024

Daggerfall Unity 1.1.0 Release Candidate

![image](https://github.com/Interkarma/daggerfall-unity/assets/5789925/2213145f-4a0e-4efa-8c12-dd1f0c1e3a69) *From the mod 'World of Daggerfall'* # Getting Started If this is your first time installing Daggerfall Unity, please visit [Installing Daggerfall Unity and Other Information](https://forums.dfworkshop.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2360) for help getting started. # Summary This release is an improvement update for Daggerfall Unity with bug fixes, and the first community update for DFU. Version 1.1.0 is intended to be a stable release for general play. All your existing mods shoul

GitHub Release12/30/2023

Daggerfall Unity 1.0.0 Release

![image](https://github.com/Interkarma/daggerfall-unity/assets/10426244/6d486c55-3b79-4641-b8fa-73941e1e5f55) # Getting Started If this is your first time installing Daggerfall Unity, please visit [Installing Daggerfall Unity and Other Information](https://forums.dfworkshop.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2360) for help getting started. # Summary This release is an improvement update for Daggerfall Unity with bug fixes. Version 1.0.0 is intended to be a stable release for general play. If you experience new issues with this version, please report to Help & Support on the [Workshop Forums](

GitHub Release12/17/2023

Daggerfall Unity 0.16.3 Release Candidate

![screen](https://github.com/Interkarma/daggerfall-unity/assets/10426244/74218098-ac9d-4a04-b9a6-391d46c86ab2) # Getting Started If this is your first time installing Daggerfall Unity, please visit [Installing Daggerfall Unity and Other Information](https://forums.dfworkshop.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2360) for help getting started. # Summary This release is an improvement update for Daggerfall Unity with bug fixes. Version 0.16.3 is intended to be a stable release for general play. If you experience new issues with this version, please report to Help & Support on the [Workshop Forums