The Forgotten City mod was of course based in the world of Skyrim and would've required special licensing from Bethesda without the change in setting.
The release date and trailer were shared by IGN.ĭeveloper Modern Storyteller is said to have worked with a pair of historical consultants to recreate the art, architecture, clothing, and customs of a first-century Roman city. One early item players acquire is a bow that can turn organic objects into gold.
To entice both old and new players the 2021 title significantly expands puzzles and story, for instance offering additional solutions and endings. Players can use methods like logic, charm, bribery, and stealth, sometimes even exploiting the time loop they're stuck in. The player's character comes from a future when that event took place, leaving them to discover what happened. The new version of The Forgotten City - built on the Unreal Engine - is set in an ancient Roman city where, under a "Golden Rule," no one is allowed to sin since the punishment literally turns everyone into gold. Related: Elder Scrolls: How Alchemy Can Enhance Skyrim's Strongest Builds The mod was notable for having unusually complex interactions, including puzzles, custom NPCs, and multiple endings. The mod was last updated in August 2017 - since then, Pearce has been collaborating on the standalone version. Once installed players could start the mystery by discovering its associated ruins or else by waiting for a courier letter once reaching level 5 or later. The original Forgotten City, created by Nick Pearce, was released for Skyrim in October 2015. The PC edition of the game will be available through Steam, and also in a deluxe edition including a digital map and soundtrack, plus a 3D print file for the character Sentius. The Forgotten City - once a murder mystery mod for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - is launching July 28 for PC, Xbox, Switch, and PlayStation, according to publisher Dear Villagers.