A newElder Scrolls 5: Skyrimmod addsOblivion’s radiant NPC dialogues, introducing a layer of entertaining new interactions. Since the game’s launch in 2011, the community ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas kept it thriving through fan-made mods.
Skyrimis undoubtedly one of the most heavily customized games of all time. It also ranks among thebest open-world games for modding, considering how popular it’s been among independent creators. Nexus Mods, one of the largest such communities, has revealed thatSkyrimhas over 100,000 mods that have been downloaded more than 3 billion times.
One of the latest trendingSkyrimmods isEchoes of Oblivion, created by JobiWanUK, which mod adds one ofOblivion’s fan-favorite quirky features: radiant NPC voice lines. For those unfamiliar, radiant dialogues are random, spontaneous voice lines exchanged between NPCs within a game.Echoes of Oblivionincludes 4,500 unique NPC dialogues that trigger based on factors like location, race, weather, and quests. Even better, the mod introduces 10well-known NPCs fromOblivionintoSkyrim, with one hidden as an Easter egg.
Skyrim Mod Adds Oblivion Voice Lines and NPCs
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionis known for featuring some of the funniest and most memorable radiant dialogues, which have likely inspiredEchoes of Oblivion. With this mod, random NPCs inSkyrimwill comment on everyday events across Tamriel, mentioning things like encounters with Mudcrabs or Goblins, or even reacting to dead bodies. Thanks to a large pool of dialogue lines, players are likely to hear a different exchange each time they eavesdrop. One of the mod’s best features is the ability to adjust how often these conversations happen, which is handy for those who prefer less chatty NPCs.
TheEchoes of Oblivionmod has already been downloaded over 3,000 times and endorsed by hundreds of users. According to the creator, they attempted to reflect NPC relationships by tweaking voice lines for married couples. The mod also updates certain details from the originalObliviondialogues to better align with theevents ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
Since thesuccessful launch ofOblivion Remastered, many modders have been inspired to bridge its universe withSkyrim’s. Several of their creations have focused on enhancingSkyrim’s NPCs, withEchoes of Oblivionbeing the latest example. Fans of bothSkyrimandOblivionalso haveSkyblivionto look forward to, a long-awaited modding project that aims to deliver the best of both worlds.
