In open-world gaming, having a companion tag along for the journey can prove to be useful, or at the very least provide some adorable company. Many video games have renowned dog NPCs, such as Fallout's Dogmeat or the canine chum from Fable 2, who accompany the protagonist and provide help. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim also has companions, but they are mainly human or human-esque, though a mod for the game now makes it possible for players to have their own loyal German Shepherd.
User Vexcation has uploaded the «Sparky — A Faithful Companion» add-on for Skyrim, allowing fans to employ the help of the adorable puppy. It's worth pointing out that this is a re-uploaded version of a previous mod from user Sparky201. This latest addition ports it over to the Special Edition of Skyrim, but it also tweaks some elements as well, such as actually naming the dog Sparky, starting him off at level 20, making it so he doesn't affect stealth, and also giving him a full backstory.
Skyrim Glitch Lets Players Break Into The Companions in Whiterun
Sparky is described as wearing Dawnguard armor, and anyone who wishes to have him tag along on adventures will find him in Whiterun, specifically roaming the courtyard of Jorrvaskr where the Companions reside in Skyrim. Given that Sparky is a companion, it makes sense that he would be hanging around this location, and like all other followers, Sparky will offer support during battles. It also looks as though Vexcation may have made him impossible to kill by setting him as an «essential» NPC.
Skyrim certainly has its fair share of memorable companions, such as Serana or Lydia, but many fans will probably be very interested in having a German Shepherd by their side. Of course, it is also possible for
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