Arranged by Bethesda Australia & New Zealand (Bethesda ANZ), they have made an official mod bringing their ambassador and Australian UFC personality Robert Whittaker to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim as a fully voiced companion character. This has been done, according to Bethesda ANZ, as a “celebration of the dedicated playerbase and modding community who’ve shared in Skyrim’s creative legacy over the last ten years”. How this is the case, is a little lost on me to be honest.
Created by Texan modder Virginia Smith in collaboration with Bethesda ANZ, the in-game follower is modelled after and fully voiced by their real-life counterpart. Alongside his own unique fighting style and scripted combat behaviour, Robert’s NPC includes a full quest showcasing his character and allowing you to recruit him as a follower. The mod also features unique special abilities, making him what they describe as “the perfect new travelling companion for everyone’s journey through the frosty north”.
Robert ‘The Reaper’ Whittaker, UFC middleweight fighter, can be found in Whiterun, either wandering the town or teaching the children of the hold how to defend themselves. His model features fingerless gloves perfect for hand-to-hand combat, alongside his signature tattoos. The official mod can now be downloaded via the official Bethesda Skyrim Mods Website.
It’s a privilege to bring one of our Aussie stars and Elder Scrolls fans to the land of Skyrim. We’ve worked with Robert Whittaker for over three years and his passion and enthusiasm has been an inspiration to the team. Now, we’re excited for fans of Skyrim and UFC all over the world to continue their adventures with ‘The Reaper
Simon Alty – Managing Director at Bethesda ANZ
Honestly, it’s a little surreal for me to be a part of something that has had such an impact on my life. I must have put hundreds of hours into Skyrim alone, not to mention the other Bethesda titles and it’s one of my favourites. For me to be a part of something like this is a dream realised. Come visit me in the game and let’s punch on!
Robert Whittaker
