About The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Bethesda's gigantic 1996 open-world RPG, running in the browser through DaggerfallJS.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall (1996) is famous for its enormous procedurally generated world, the size of Great Britain. You investigate a king's ghost in the Iliac Bay, joining guilds and exploring huge dungeons.
Daggerfall has been free since 2009; DaggerfallJS is a community browser port.
Available browser projects
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall at a glance
- Genre
- RPG
- Original release
- 1996
- Developer
- Bethesda Softworks
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Browser version
- daggerfalljs.dev
- Price
- Free
- Download
- Not required — runs in the browser
- Devices
- PC or laptop with keyboard and mouse
- Online play
- No — single-player
How to play The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall in your browser
- Press Play in browser — the game opens on daggerfalljs.dev in a new tab.
- Wait while the game files load. The first start can take from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on your connection; later starts are faster because the browser caches the files.
- Click inside the game window so it captures the keyboard and mouse, then switch to fullscreen (F11 or the host's fullscreen button).
- Open the in-game settings to adjust controls, graphics and sound. Progress is normally kept in your browser storage, so don't clear site data if you want to keep your saves.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall controls
Default layout for this browser version. Keys can differ between builds, and most hosts let you rebind them in the settings. A USB or Bluetooth gamepad usually works too.
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Move | WASD |
| Look around | Mouse |
| Shoot | Left click |
| Aim | Right click |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | Ctrl / C |
| Reload | R |
| Use / interact | E / F |
| Switch weapon | 1–4 / Mouse wheel |
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Menu / pause | Esc |
What to expect from the browser version
The browser version of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is an independent web project — a port, recompilation or fan remake — hosted on daggerfalljs.dev. It is not an official release from Bethesda Softworks, and MePlayable does not host any game files: we describe the game and link to the project.
Because the game runs inside a browser tab, some features of the 1996 original may be missing or work differently: online modes, cutscenes, saves, mods and graphics options depend on the build. If something doesn't work, check the host's own notes.
Requirements
A modern desktop browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari 16+ — with WebAssembly and WebGL enabled, at least 4 GB of RAM and a stable connection for the first load. Hardware acceleration should be switched on in the browser settings.
If The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall doesn't start
- Black screen or endless loading — update the browser, enable hardware acceleration and reload the page with Ctrl+F5.
- No sound — click inside the game window: browsers only allow audio after you interact with the page.
- Lag or low FPS — close other heavy tabs and programs, then lower the resolution or graphics settings in the game.
- The site doesn't open — the host may be temporarily down or blocked in your region. Try again later or use another project link on this page.
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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall: frequently asked questions
Which site hosts the browser version of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall?
The playable web version of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall runs on daggerfalljs.dev. MePlayable doesn't host game files: we check the link, explain controls and point you to the project page.
Can I play The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall online for free?
Yes. The browser version on daggerfalljs.dev is free to open, and MePlayable doesn't charge anything — we simply link to the project.
Do I need to download The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall?
No. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall runs directly in a browser tab using WebAssembly and WebGL, so there is no installer and nothing to download. The browser only caches files to make the next launch faster.
Can I play The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall on a phone?
The browser version is made for computers and expects a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. Some phones and tablets can open it, but performance and touch controls are not guaranteed.
Can I play The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall with friends?
No. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is a single-player game, and the browser version focuses on the solo experience.
Is this the official The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall?
No. The original The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall was developed by Bethesda Softworks and released in 1996. The browser version is a third-party project, and all rights to the game belong to their owners.
Will my progress be saved?
Usually yes: saves are stored in your browser's local storage on this device. They are lost if you clear browser data, use private mode or switch to another browser or device.
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