Skyrim's Newest Companion Is a Talking IKEA Shelf Voiced by Matt Berry
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
An official new Skyrim mod created with IKEA introduces a sentient storage shelf voiced by Matt Berry, complete with custom dungeons, quests, and a Meatball Helmet.
Polygon reports that Skyrim is receiving one of its strangest official crossovers yet, thanks to a collaboration with IKEA. A brand new free mod called Kallax Storageborn introduces a sentient shelving unit as a fully voiced companion. The mod is available now through the in-game Creations menu for PC and Xbox players, tackling the timeless RPG problem of inventory management and player encumbrance in the most bizarre way possible.
The project features none other than Matt Berry providing the booming, unmistakable voice for the living piece of furniture. Players unlock the companion by heading into a new dungeon and assembling the shelf, which even comes with a magical Allen wrench weapon. Once built, the Kallax companion stores excess loot directly on its physical shelves in the game world, and you can even summon it by shouting IKEA into the digital void.
Beyond just storing your endless collection of cheese wheels and weapons, the mod packs a surprising amount of actual game content. It includes two IKEA-themed dungeons, a boss fight against a Clutter Golem, a full questline exploring the shelf's mysterious past, and gear rewards like a Meatball Helmet. While the campaign is clearly a corporate marketing stunt, the sheer absurdity and commitment to the bit make it a fun addition for the community.
For a game that has seen every kind of community creation imaginable over the last decade and a half, an official corporate mod starring a comedy icon is certainly a new frontier. It is a clever blend of brand advertising and modding culture that actually respects the absurdity of the source material. Sometimes you just need a place to put your loot, preferably while listening to Matt Berry shout at you in a dungeon.
Tags: Skyrim, Mods, Bethesda, Gaming Culture
Original article: Polygon