Populated Solstheim SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #45 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DETAILS
This is the port of the wonderful 'Populated Solstheim' (on the permission of the original author reindeer51) that adds more npcs into Raven Rock. Here is the details straight from the original mod page:
"Bethesda is well-known for their proud tradition of making small sparasely populated cites/towns which prompted the need for population mods. None seems to have been made for the Dragonborn DLC however, so here's the first.
Populated Solstheim adds new NPCs to the land of Solsthem, specifically the mining town of Raven Rock where I think it's sorely needed... It's said the Nords relinquished Raven Rock because of the large masses of Dunmers that migrated there. Yet when you step into the actual place, it looks more like a freakin' ghost town. Well, not anymore!
With this mod, you get about 20 new NPCs added into Raven Rock. I intend for them to be as inconsequential as possible but also integrate nicely into where they are. These aren't like just copied NPCs either. Each one has their own unique appearance and traits though they're also set to be as just as generic. Because of how inconsequential they are, most of them won't be bothered talking to you. Homeless refugees will huddle around the edges, Inhabitants will wander and browse the wares in shops, workers will work the mines, all of them minding their own business."
Installation
Install through your favorite mod manager or drop the files in 'Data' directory manually.
Compatibility
No known incompatibilities.
If you want more immersive npcs who have their own work/eat/sleep packages, then check out Good-folks of Raven Rock.
Credit
reindeer51 for giving his permission to port it. Here is the original version: Populated Solstheim.-Also check-out my other mods for-
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Populated Solstheim SE adds NPCs to the sparse settlements of Solstheim in Skyrim Special Edition. It is a port of the original Legendary Edition mod, bringing life to the island's empty towns. With 1,689 endorsements and 186,095 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more inhabited Solstheim.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,689 endorsements and over 186k downloads—clearly a go-to for Solstheim immersion.
- Fills the empty void settlements, making Solstheim feel alive and less desolate.
- Simple port from LE, so it's proven to work and likely stable for SE players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2022—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim updates or mods.
- Adds NPCs, which could increase script load and potentially cause performance dips on lower-end rigs.
- As a port, it may carry over bugs from the original LE version, though none are documented here.
For Skyrim SE players who want Solstheim to feel more inhabited and less empty, especially those who enjoy exploring the island. It's a must-have for immersion-focused playthroughs. Skip if you prefer a vanilla experience or have performance concerns.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a port, make sure you're using the Special Edition version, not the Legendary Edition one.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install it through there to keep your load order clean.
- Check for patches if you use other mods that alter Solstheim's settlements, to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BAPWAS
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 186,095
- Endorsements
- 1,689
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 10/4/2019
- Updated
- 4/22/2022
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