A Full-Fledged Skyrim Mod Starring Matt Berry Is Here To Refresh The Game With An Ikea Ad

IKEA has released an official mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim called “Kallax Storageborn,” adding a sentient IKEA Kallax shelving unit as a companion character. The mod is voiced by Matt Berry, known for What We Do in the Shadows, delivering his distinctive baritone to a talking bookcase.

The free mod, available through Skyrim’s Creations system on PC and Xbox, directly addresses one of the game’s most persistent frustrations: becoming over-encumbered with loot. Kallax Storageborn functions as a dedicated companion that can carry an unlimited number of items on the player’s behalf. Players can even summon the shelf using a custom Dragon Shout with phonetic pronunciation spelling out IKEA (AYE-KEY-YAH).

Beyond its practical storage function, the collaboration includes substantial creative content. The mod features an entire questline that begins when players become over-encumbered, sending the Dragonborn to an abandoned Dwemer emporium to discover and assemble Kallax Storageborn. This quest explores the character’s mysterious origins, transforming what could have been a simple item addition into a full narrative experience.

The collaboration represents an unusual intersection of brand marketing and gaming content. While concerns about rising in-game advertisements persist, this particular implementation has been received with humor due to the absurdity of the concept and Berry’s committed voice acting for a sentient furniture piece.

A Full-Fledged Skyrim Mod Starring Matt Berry Is Here To Refresh The Game With An Ikea Ad

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