The Forgotten City
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #6 of 91 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Forgotten City is the first mod in history to win a national Writers' Guild award for its script. It is a critically acclaimed expansion mod offering a unique 6 - 8 hour experience: a murder mystery investigation set in an ancient
The Forgotten City is a critically acclaimed quest mod that won a national Writers' Guild award for its script. It offers a unique 6-8 hour murder mystery investigation set in an ancient city, making it a must-play for narrative-driven Skyrim players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval with 47,218 endorsements and 5.2M downloads.
- Award-winning writing that sets a new standard for quest mods.
- Substantial playtime (6-8 hours) for a single quest mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions.
- Requires a significant time investment, not a quick side quest.
- No longer actively developed, so bugs may remain unfixed.
For Skyrim players who crave deep, story-driven content and enjoy solving mysteries. Perfect for those who appreciate award-winning writing and want a memorable, lengthy quest. Skip if you prefer action-packed combat or short, simple quests.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have the latest Skyrim patch and any required DLCs before installing.
- If using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid file conflicts.
- Consider using a load order tool like LOOT to ensure compatibility with other mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Nick Pearce
- Version
- 1.8
- Downloads
- 5,229,974
- Endorsements
- 47,218
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 10/29/2016
- Updated
- 8/31/2017
🔗 Required By 3 Mods
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