The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is the first mod in history to win a national Writers’ Guild award with its script. It is a critically acclaimed expansion mod offering a unique 6 – 8 hour experience: a murder mystery investigation set in an ancient underground city. You’ll need to solve it using your wits, and the ability to travel through time…
SUMMARY
The Forgotten City is the first mod in history to win a national Writers’ Guild award with its script. It is a critically acclaimed expansion mod offering a unique 6 – 8 hour experience: a murder mystery investigation set in an ancient underground city. You’ll need to solve it using your wits, and the ability to travel through time. It has a dark, non-linear story in which you’ll interrogate suspects, explore the city and its many secrets, and navigate challenging moral dilemmas. It features multiple endings, an original orchestral score, and professionally voiced dialogue.
PLEASE NOTE: A remastered version is available for Skyrim Special Edition here!
PRAISE FOR THE FORGOTTEN CITY
“The story here is, no doubt, the best of any Skyrim mod. It’s so good, that it really reminds me of Blockbuster movies like Inception, Interstellar, and especially Edge of Tomorrow, and it’s so cinematic as well, especially the custom composed soundtrack.” MxR, Skyrim Mods Weekly
“Amazing… it’s a super dynamic story… how the mod utilizes paradoxes and time loops is fantastic… one of the most thrilling quests we’ve ever played…” Brodual
“The production values, for a mod, are completely ridiculous… The Forgotten City is a pretty big deal.” Kotaku
“An incredibly polished & insanely well done Skyrim mod. You owe it to yourself to check it out.” ShoddyCast
“Finishing the game was a bittersweet moment… brought true joy to my heart. I’ll even go as far as saying I teared up a bit.” Giga Geek Magazine
“This mod is the best quest and new land mod I’ve downloaded since I started covering Skyrim mods. I mean it.” theDeModcracy, Skyrim weekly mods
“Looks pretty sweet!” BioWare Creative Director, Mike Laidlaw
“An undeniably impressive undertaking.” PC Gamer
FEATURES
An original orchestral soundtrack by composer Trent Moriarty
Epic, sweeping, cinematic music. Check out the remastered version!
A beautiful, intricately detailed new city to explore
Discover secrets, mysteries, and relics that are thousands of years old.
A living community of people
Investigate and interrogate a community of people, each with their own unique stories and roles to play.
A haunting, non-linear story with several different endings
Your experience will depend on the decisions you make, as well as your character’s individual history.
Challenging moral dilemmas with consequences
Whether you’re a saint or a psychopath, or something in between, there will be repercussions.
Puzzles that reward lateral thinking
It will take more than brute force, or blind obedience to quest prompts, to achieve the best outcomes.
Over 1200 lines of dialogue from 18 voice actors
Talented voice actors from the US, Britain, France, Canada, Australia and New Zealand deliver striking performances.
FAQ
Help! I found a bug!
Please see the Forums tab above for known bugs and workarounds.
Are there any level requirements?
It’s designed for characters at Level 5 and above. However, the story responds to your character’s individual history, so a high level is recommended.
Do I need to have the other Skyrim expansions?
No. Only Skyrim is required. You don’t need any of the expansion packs.
Does it have any dependencies or installation requirements?
No.
Is it compatible with other mods?
Yes. It should be compatible with most other mods.
Can I bring a follower?
This mod is designed to be played solo. You’ll understand why once you play the game.
What’s the story behind this mod?
Check out my interview with Elder Scrolls Off The Record here or my interview with Stevivor here!
INSTALLATION
Instructions for experienced mod users:
Download with Nexus Mod manager, or download manually and place the contents in your Skyrim/Data folder. That’s it!
Instructions for people new to modding:
Click the “Files” tab, above.
Under “Main Files” click “Download Manually”.
Copy and paste the contents of the ZIP file to your Skyrim/Data folder. This is typically C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\Common\Skyrim\Data
Launch Skyrim. When the splash screen window pops up, click “Data Files”.
Locate “ForgottenCity.esp” and click the check box beside it, then click “OK”. That’s it!
Uninstallation
If you’ve manually installed the mod, simply delete “‘ForgottenCity.esp”, “ForgotttenCity.bsa” from your Skyrim/Data folder, and “FCCrediits.bik” from your Skyrim/Data/Videos.
HOW TO START THE GAME
If you’re Level 5 or above, you’ll be approached automatically by a courier when you enter any city. Alternatively, you can make your way to the “Forgotten Ruins” in the south west corner of Skyrim.
