This Skyrim mod lets you adopt cats - if you can convince them Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. This Skyrim mod lets you adopt cats - if you can convince them Up to scratch. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 27 Jul 2020 12 comments There's plenty of dogs to be found around Skyrim, but where are the cats? That's something that several mods have sought to fix over the years, yet the latest introduces some more complicated adoption and needs systems to make sure you're furry immersed. Having been in development since 2018, A Cat's Life is a mod by Darkfox127 releasing on 1st August for both Legendary and Special Edition Skyrim. The mod allows players to adopt cats from most major cities, but things aren't quite as straightforward as just asking: some of the stray cats need to be convinced. You can observe cats to see whether they are friendly, then improve relations by offering food or going in for a pet. Be warned, however, that the latter is a risky strategy that can result in some scratches. An easier route is to simply buy a feline from one of the two rival pet stores added by the mod (complete with new characters and voice acting). You can technically buy all the cats in the stores, but you can only have five cats follow you in total - otherwise you would probably become some sort of feline pied piper. The mod does provide a perk called "crazy cat person", although exactly what this does - or how you achieve it - is a bit of a mystery. Once you have a cat follower, there's also an optional "needs" system, which requires you to feed and care for your cat. Failing to do so could mean your cat starves, while mistreatment will cause them to run away. This particular feature is still in beta at launch, Darkfox127 says, although it's possible to toggle it on or off in the mod configuration menu. Darkfox127 used models from the open resource HS-Cat, but created a number of systems and options to deepen the experience. The mod adds plenty of small but sweet features - such as the ability to buy cat beds and collars - and looks like it'll make a nice addition to any playthrough. As of yet there's no official download page for the mod, so it's worth keeping an eye on Darkfox127's YouTube channel for further updates. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store