Lore-Based Loading Screens
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 140 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Update 1. 2: Fixed typographical error. Update 1. 1: Updated to include typographical fixes by KindredBrujah.
Adds 160+ new loading screens steeped in Tamrielic lore. Become deeper immersed in the Elder Scrolls mythos with tons of quotes from in-game books (from Skyrim and past Elder Scrolls titles), history, mythology, and little-known facts about the world of Tamriel.
These loading screen texts were carefully selected from the brightest minds in the Elder Scrolls lore community. They have been cautiously edited and verified to ensure the highest quality possible. These loading screens were all submitted by members of the Bethesda Forums Elder Scrolls Lore forum, and reddit.com/r/teslore community members. Without you, this mod would not be possible. You have my gratitude.
Installation
Just enable Chesko_LoreBasedLoadingScreens.esp, or activate within your respective mod manager.
Known Issues
Troubleshooting
If you don't immediately see the new loading screens when entering and exiting areas, be patient; there are a lot of default loading screens in Skyrim, some of which are biased to occur depending on where you are. Almost all of the new loading screens are conditionless, meaning they should have a chance of occurring anywhere.
Compatibility
Compatible with everything. Seriously! No existing loading screens were edited or altered in any way.
Reviews
Credits
As I stated before, this mod is almost entirely the work of the Elder Scrolls lore community; I'm just the curator. Here are the folks that made this possible, in no particular order:
Adds 160+ new loading screens filled with Tamrielic lore, including quotes from in-game books, history, and mythology from Skyrim and past Elder Scrolls titles. A must-have for lore enthusiasts seeking deeper immersion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with nearly 20k endorsements and almost a million downloads
- Massive lore injection—160+ screens means you'll rarely see repeats
- Perfect for roleplayers who want every loading screen to teach them something new
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition patches
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you can't see what you're getting before install
- Purely cosmetic—if you don't care about lore, this won't change your gameplay
For Elder Scrolls lore nerds who read every book in the game and want that knowledge reflected during load times. Also great for players who want to feel more connected to Tamriel's history. Skip if you're only interested in gameplay overhauls or faster load times.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure to grab the SE version of this mod—the original may not work without conversion.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and easily disable if you ever want vanilla loading screens back.
- Pair with a lore-friendly UI overhaul to keep the aesthetic consistent.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Chesko
- Version
- 1.3SE
- Downloads
- 940,976
- Endorsements
- 19,865
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 10/29/2016
- Updated
- 10/11/2018
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