OpenMW 0.49.0 Released

10 months ago

OpenMW version 0.49.0 released after nearly 3 years of development.
Major updates include Lua scripting API additions, animation blending, and lighting improvements.
First release to go beyond Morrowind, supporting other Bethesda games like Oblivion and Skyrim.
Known issues listed for macOS, Windows, and AMD GPUs.
Removed features include support for pre-0.45.0 saved games and virtual filesystem case-sensitivity.
AI and pathfinding improvements, including creatures drinking potions and better combat behavior.
Animation updates with built-in blending and fixes for scripted animations.
Gameplay enhancements like melee combat replication and Intervention spell logic.
Graphics overhaul with better lighting, water shaders, and performance optimizations.
Post-processing stability improvements and new features like temporal effects.
Scripting updates for both mwscript and OpenMW-Lua, including new APIs and fixes.
Sound and media updates, including FFmpeg support and audio interaction via Lua.
User interface improvements, including console search and font rendering fixes.
Launcher and wizard updates with new localizations and UI enhancements.
OpenMW-CS quality-of-life features like axial locking and reference snapping.
Prototype support for Oblivion, Skyrim, and Fallout games as mods for Morrowind.
Extended NIF support for newer Bethesda game models.

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