When asked to give a vague description ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, most would discuss numerous aspects that make up the fantasy world. Frommighty dragons such as Alduin the World-Eater, to magic, to wizened old men, to quaint villages, there’s not much about the game that would make people think of it as being related to modern life. It certainly doesn’t have any of the accouterments that make up 21st century living, especially when it comes to combat. However, one person decided that maybe it was time to have something a bit more up-to-date.
Uploading the file to Nexus Mods yesterday, user Mirci33 has created an add-on forSkyrimwhich introduces something that is perhaps better suited for the likes ofFallout, guns. Not just a handful of guns, either, but around 203 of the long range weapons. Everything from pistols, to shotguns, to rifles, and even flammable weapons are available to be sourced in-game. It should be stated at this stage that this mod is only available for the Anniversary Edition and Special Edition versions ofSkyrim.
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It should also be noted that the “Modern Weapons” add-on does not allow players to simply buy or even find guns lying around the region. Instead, players must useSkyrim’s weapon crafting mechanicsin order to make them. The description page says that users must acquire parts for each firearm, such as frame, barrel, receiver, etc. and that they must assemble each part ready to be put together at a forge. It also says that some gold coins will need to be exchanged when crafting them, depending on ammo size and the overall power of the weapon.
There are so many ways for people to alter the game to their own end. Whilesome mods makeSkyrimlook even better, and others improve performance or add new missions and assets, “Modern Weapons” seems to strike a balance between significantly adjusting the combat of the game, while also offering something that’s so anachronistic, that it borders on the amusing.
ConsideringSkyrimhas near-infinite replayability, just from the vanilla version alone, the fact that there are so many interesting mods out there to expand the game further is astounding. It’s hard to know how Mirci33’s mod will affect the overall game until it’s played, but it seems like introducing guns intoSkyrimis something that’s been a long time coming, and will likely entertain a lot of people who download and try it.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
