Bethesda Games: Where Mods Add Both Wonder and Weirdness

Bethesda's video games and mods are like a match made in gaming heaven. In fact, for many gamers, playing Bethesda titles without mods is almost unimaginable. Among these games, Skyrim stands out with its extensive and high-quality modding community, allowing players to reshape the game as they see fit. This trend extends to other Bethesda franchises like Fallout and other Elder Scrolls titles such as Oblivion and Morrowind. While most games take some time to see modding communities flourish, Bethesda's latest RPG, Starfield, saw mods emerging right from day one.

In the early days following Starfield's release, most mods aimed at practical improvements. One standout mod that gained rapid popularity was an inventory makeover mod, addressing the game's initially lackluster user interface. Like any community, modding enthusiasts can be divided into two camps: those who create helpful modifications, such as UI enhancements, graphical upgrades, or accessibility features, and those who take a more whimsical and absurd approach, turning the game into something entirely unexpected. Here, we delve into some of the most peculiar and entertaining Starfield mods.

Garfield Start Screen

Garfield, the beloved comic character, has been entertaining readers for decades. It's unclear whether Nexus Mods user TosothYaKnow created this mod out of sheer love for Garfield, but one thing's certain: the Starfield Garfield mod is undeniably eerie. This mod replaces the massive moon on the game's default start screen with an uncanny image of the iconic orange cat. What adds to the creepiness is that the image used isn't the usual lighthearted Garfield but the Cheshire-like cat from the Garfield Movie.

Hey Orange

The Annoying Orange made its mark on the internet in the early 2010s with its viral YouTube channel. Now, this persistent fruit has found its way into Starfield thanks to Beathustler on Nexus Mods. This mod swaps the textures of all the edible oranges in the game with the unforgettable and somewhat unsettling face of the Annoying Orange.

Bobby Hill Cora Dialogue Replacement

For fans of the popular sitcom "King of the Hill", the recently announced Hulu reboot was exciting news. The show's quirky characters, each with their unique humor, contributed to its charm. Bobby Hill, the mildly annoying child of the show's protagonist, Hank Hill, was one of them. In a surprising twist, Nexus Mod creator CloroxChan decided to replace the voice of Cora Coe, Sam Coe's bold and quick-witted daughter in Starfield, with Bobby's voice. Hearing Cora's character speak with Bobby's distinctive tone creates an oddly amusing juxtaposition.

Nicolas Cage Flashlight

In-game nights can already be quite creepy, and many gamers recall nerve-wracking experiences in games like Slender Man. Some players dare to explore the darkness with only a flashlight, but now, Starfield players can do so with Nicolas Cage's smirk staring back at them, thanks to Nexus Mod user Brandoman. Nicolas Cage himself may not be inherently scary, but the facial expression chosen for the flashlight overlay certainly is. There's something unsettling about the lack of boundaries on the face, making it a truly eerie addition.

Bethesda's games continue to captivate players with their immersive worlds, and mods bring an extra layer of creativity, whether it's enhancing gameplay or injecting some bizarre humor. Starfield is the latest addition to this tradition, offering a canvas for modders to paint both wonder and weirdness.