{
  "id": 6930675,
  "title": "IKEA releases new Skyrim mod that adds gloriously mundane Kallax shelving unit as your newest companion — free collab provides a drab flatpack answer to your loot woes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ikea-releases-new-skyrim-mod-that-adds-gloriously-mundane-kallax",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T13:31:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/ikea-releases-new-skyrim-mod-that-adds-gloriously-mundane-kallax-shelving-unit-as-your-newest-companion-free-collab-provides-a-drab-flatpack-answer-to-your-loot-woes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IKEA has introduced a new Skyrim mod called Kallax Storageborn, which adds a versatile shelving unit to the game as a companion for players. This unique addition has been well-received by gamers, who appreciate its practical benefits in addressing inventory management issues within the game. The free mod, voiced by comic actor Matt Berry, is a collaboration between IKEA and the popular RPG Skyrim Special Edition.\n\nThe Kallax Storageborn companion creation is an optional feature that can be downloaded for free from Bethesda's official site. After downloading the mod, players must embark on a questline to discover and assemble the shelving unit within the game. This journey begins at the Dwemer furniture store, where players will also uncover the story behind the Kallax's creation and face off against a Clutter Golem.\n\nIn addition to the shelving unit, the mod also grants players access to the Allenblade weapon, blue and yellow-themed armor, and a Meatball helmet. The inclusion of these items adds a touch of practicality and visual appeal to the game, further enhancing the overall experience for players.\n\nThis IKEA-Skyrim collaboration demonstrates the potential for non-tech brands to venture into the gaming industry, as seen in past examples like the KFC gaming console. IKEA's recent expansion into computer furniture and smart home accessories further highlights their willingness to explore new opportunities in the tech space.",
  "summary": "IKEA has announced the Kallax Storageborn companion creation for players of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on PC or Xbox.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Official IKEA Mod Features Matt Berry as a Kallax Storage Companion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-official-ikea-mod-features-matt-berry-as-a",
        "published": "2026-09-09T13:10:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "This official IKEA mod for Skyrim adds its famous Kallax shelf to hold your inventory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/this-official-ikea-mod-for-skyrim-adds-its-famous-kallax-shelf-to",
        "published": "2026-09-09T17:52:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Ikea made a Skyrim mod starring Matt Berry as a sentient shelf named Kallax Storageborn",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ikea-made-a-skyrim-mod-starring-matt-berry-as-a-sentient-shelf-named",
        "published": "2026-09-09T21:45:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Skyrim’s Wildest New Character Is a Talking Ikea Shelf, Voiced by Matt Berry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/skyrims-wildest-new-character-is-a-talking-ikea-shelf-voiced-by-matt",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:43:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hacker News",
        "title": "IKEA made a mod for Skyrim [video]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ikea-made-a-mod-for-skyrim-video",
        "published": "2026-09-10T07:20:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "title": "Skyrim’s official IKEA crossover mod might be the most deftly-assembled Elder Scrolls gag ever, if not an ad blueprint other corps should follow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/skyrims-official-ikea-crossover-mod-might-be-the-most-deftly",
        "published": "2026-09-10T17:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}