Sky City patch collection (including Greater Markarth and Open Cities)

⭐ ⭐ (119 endorsements) 📥 18,947 downloads 📌 v2.2 📅 2/19/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Jonado · Patches

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/15/2025 📅 Created: 2/19/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #260 of 279 Patches mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

One of the still most popular city expansions for Markarth is the classical mod Sky City - Markarth Rising by reindeer51. A few years ago, it was ported by kazopert to the Special Edition, but something I noticed is that there are hardly any patches available for this mod. While quite compatible with other mods affecting the Markarth worldspace, it is not really as compatible as kazopert indicates. Therefore, I started out this mod by making compatibility patches for a few (combinations of) popular mods. I also included one bonus patch to resolve another mod conflict. As of version 2. 0, I have expanded the project by combing Sky City with a newer Markarth Overhaul: Greater Markarth Expansion by Domenicus7. On top of this, the Open Cities version of Sky City that was once created for the Oldrim mod can no longer be found, so I created my own. Thus, all relevant patches come with Open Cities versions as well. Enjoy!

Details about the Greater Markarth Expansion patch:

This is a bit more than a simple patch, since I aimed at integrating the features from both mods in a seamless manner. Therefore, I have not tried to preserve every single feature of either mod, but rather keeping what works well together. Rest assured, most things still remain in both mods and I have not cut on anything functional. The final patch is a quite big and in my opinion quite nicely looking expansion of Markarth, without going over the top. Also note that the changes make my patch incompatible with the Balthazar's Books patch at Domenicus' page.

Detailed features:

[]Removed or reshuffled some (most inaccessible) building structures from Sky City that were either clipping into or obscuring objects from Greater Markarth Expansion.

[]Covered open faces in structures from Sky City with stone blocks etc. so one would not see through the mesh when viewed from above.

[]Created a means to access the old watchtower (Forgotten Eyrie) from the city. I also renamed the building, since it would not be plausible that it would be "forgotten" in the new setting.

[]Renamed a couple of other interiors to fit the new setting.

[]Removed the passage to Silverblood Manor from Greater Markarth Expansion and opened a new path from the balconies added by Sky City.

[]Reused the old entryway to the passage as a new entrance for the inn.

[]Remade one of the lift interiors to fit its new entry points in the exterior better.

[]Removed all new map markers added by Greater Markarth Expansion (sorry, Domenicus), since I found them excessible.

[]Added guard patrols to Sky City balconies, making the new guards utilise buildings from Greater Markarth Expansion when out of duty.

[]Edited Borace's AI package, so he will have dinner at the new inn instead (it is closer to his home).

[*]Temporarily fixed a bug in Greater Markarth Expansion until Domenicus has fixed it him

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A collection of compatibility patches for Sky City - Markarth Rising, adding support for Greater Markarth Expansion and Open Cities. With 119 endorsements and 18,947 downloads, it's a niche utility for players using these mods together. Last updated June 2025.

✨ Key Features

Includes patches for Greater Markarth Expansion
Includes patches for Open Cities
Compatibility patches for Sky City - Markarth Rising

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 119 endorsements
  • Solid download count (18,947) for a patch collection
  • Actively maintained (updated June 2025)

⚠️ Cons

  • Niche appeal—only useful if you run Sky City with those specific mods
  • No detailed patch list, so you might need to check files to see what's covered
  • Potential conflicts if you use other city overhauls not listed
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim modders who run Sky City - Markarth Rising alongside Greater Markarth Expansion or Open Cities and need compatibility fixes. Skip if you don't use those mods—this is purely a patch pack.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have Sky City - Markarth Rising installed before adding these patches.
  • Load the patches after the main mods in your mod manager to ensure proper overwrite order.
  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex, enable the patches and let it handle load order automatically.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Jonado
Version
2.2
Downloads
18,947
Endorsements
119
Category
Patches
Created
2/19/2023
Updated
6/15/2025

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