The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, a game led by Todd Howard as project leader and designer, was released. This game became a critical and commercial success, winning several Game of the Year awards and solidifying Howard's reputation as a leading game developer.

Todd Howard married Kimberly Yaissle at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This marks a significant personal event in his life, occurring early in his career at Bethesda Softworks.