Scottish accents pop up in all sorts of media, from blockbuster films and fantasy TV series - and video games are no exception.
Whether it’s first-person shooters (FPS) such as Valorant or narrative driven titles such as Still Wakes The Deep, characters from Scotland aren’t necessarily rare to find in games especially when you consider that the Call of Duty franchise features a Scottish protagonist.
Then there’s characters such as Korsica from Hi-Fi Rush or Horizon from Apex Legends who aren’t from Scotland - or even Earth - but who inexplicably have Scottish accents, with the opposite also being true: characters who are said to be from Scotland but who are without an accent.
Regardless of whether it’s a character with a tenuous connection to Scotland or one built entirely around stereotypes, here are 15 Scottish characters in video games.
5. Mimir – God Of War
Mimir – formerly known as Puck – is a Celtic fae character in the God of War series. After being trapped by Odin for more than 100 years, he is freed by Kratos and Atreus in the 2018 game … when they cut off his head (upon his request). He becomes their ally and an important character in the series, and he is voiced by Scottish actor Alastair Duncan. | Sony / Santa Monica Studios
6. Callum – Far Cry 3
In Far Cry 3’s co-operative mode, “Scottish thug” Callum is among the game’s playable characters. Described as a petty criminal and chef, he is the self-appointed leader of the group who was raised in Glasgow. He is voiced by Scottish actor Stuart Martin who has appeared in films such as Our Ladies and Rebel Moon. | Ubisoft
7. Seamus ‘Sledge’ Cowden – Rainbow Six Siege
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six games also include a Scottish character – specifically, operator “Sledge” AKA Seamus Cowden. From John o’ Groats, Sledge’s unique ability lies with his tactical breaching hammer, The Caber. | Ubisoft
8. Senua – Hellblade
Introduced in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (2017) and appearing in 2024 sequel Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, the titular character Senua is a Scottish character. While she may not have a Scottish accent, Senua is a Pict warrior from a village in Orkney. The dark fantasy games follow the character as she struggles with her mental health, immersing players in her hallucinations and psychosis, and attempts to make her way to Helheim to rescue the soul of her dead lover from the goddess Hela. | Ninja Theory