Los Angeles, CA – Fans of Bethesda’s popular open-world game Skyrim are still enthralled with its gameplay even years after its initial release in 2011. The fantasy action-RPG has seen multiple re-releases on various platforms and continues to be a favorite for modders looking to enhance their gaming experience. Recently, software engineer turned Twitch streamer Blurbs introduced a new mod that allows viewers to voice in-game NPCs during his streams, leading to hilarious interactions.
Blurbs, known for primarily streaming Sea of Thieves, showcased the Skyrim mod over the April 26 weekend, allowing viewers to use text-to-speech to voice NPCs in real-time with lip movements and subtitles. The results were wildly entertaining, with viewers contributing comical and absurd dialogue for the in-game characters.
The streams featuring the mod were chaotic and entertaining, with viewers’ NPC deaths resulting in temporary bans from Blurbs’ channel. Despite the popularity of the mod, Blurbs revealed that it is not publicly available due to its complexity and the multiple programs required for it to function smoothly.
While the voices used for the NPCs are artificial intelligence-generated, Blurbs clarified that they are a combination of paid voice actors and digitally created voices. The mod even allows viewers to voice hostile characters, leading to unexpected and amusing moments during gameplay.
In a conversation with Kotaku, Blurbs shared his experience developing the mod, highlighting the challenges of learning new tools for the project. He expressed doubts about releasing the mod publicly due to its complexity but hinted at sharing resources used in a future YouTube video.
Bethesda’s recent successes with the Fallout television series on Amazon Prime have sparked discussions about potential adaptations of other popular franchises like The Elder Scrolls. However, Bethesda executive producer Todd Howard suggested that a TV show based on The Elder Scrolls might not be in the works, despite the studio’s current focus on expanding its presence in the entertainment industry.