As already happens in many respectable action RPGs, even in The Outer Worlds it is possible to recruit several companions. Their skills will refine your style of play and lighten the difficulty a little, helping you in clashes with enemies and strengthening you with certain bonuses and perks that, along the way, you can enhance (as we explained in the review). In The Outer Worlds you can bring a maximum of two companions with you, but it is not mandatory. We suggest you (especially completists) not to forget: each of them has their own personal story to complete and we must admit that some of these are really funny.
Let's not forget the Achievements of the new Obsidian title: by getting the first companion you will unlock the Friends forever achievements, while after having obtained them all you will unlock One for all. You will also receive more after killing 50 enemies with companion abilities (I've got your back), completing one of their stories (All for a friend) and completing them all (All for one).
Let's proceed then with the list of companions that can be recruited in The Outer Worlds.
Parvati Holcomb
You will find her together with Reed Tobson at Edgewater su Earth-2, at the beginning of the game. Complete the main mission "Stranger in an Unknown Land" and choose to take it with you as you are about to leave the Emerald Vale.
His special ability is called Overload, a powerful blow that knocks all enemies to the ground, stunning animals and humans. Grants a bonus to Persuasion, Engineering, and Crack.
Her companion quest, Don't Bite The Sun, is unlocked by talking to her while she's on your team.
Vicar Max - Maximilliam DeSoto
After meeting Parvati, she will ask you to meet Vicar Max in the church east of Edgewater. He will ask you to help him find a banned text in the wilds. Complete the mission and help him translate the book to recruit him.
His special ability is Trickshot, with which Max hits enemies with his shotgun and knocks them to the ground. Grants a bonus to Intimidate, Hacking and Science.
His secondary mission, The Empty Man, is immediately available after helping him understand the aforementioned text. To complete it, stop Max from attacking Reginald Chaney, forgive him for his actions and he will remain in the crew with you.
Felix
Just got to Groundbreaker, after docking, you will see Felix arguing with some law enforcement. Interact with him and sympathize with his actions. When you return to the ship you will find him there ready to be recruited.
His special ability is Dropkick, a shot that slows the movement of enemies, makes them more vulnerable and pushes them back. Grants a bonus to Persuasion, Crack and Stealth. His personal mission, Friendship's Due, is unlocked by talking to him on the ship.
Ellie
Doctor Ellie awaits you in the infirmary of Groundbreaker. She will ask you to find her friend Jessie in Medical Bay and help her clear her debt to Udom during the Worst Contact mission.
Her special ability is Quickdraw, with which Ellie fires critical hits at enemies, causing them to bleed and disarm them. Grants a bonus to Engineering, Lying, and Health.
To activate her side quest, The Low Crusade, talk to her before leaving the ship to reach Byzantium (the first time) and agree to meet her parents.
SAM
You can find it in the cabin on the second floor of the ship Unreliable. Interact with him to activate The Cleaning Machine mission. Talk to ADA and she will reveal that she only needs one piece to make it work again. Find him on Earth-2 to recruit him.
Her special ability is Decontaminate, which sees SAM leap into the air and hurl herself to the ground releasing acid spores. Cause knockdown. Grants a bonus to Intimidate and Hack.
Apart from the aforementioned mission, there are no other secondary missions related to him.
nyoka
Nyoka is waiting for you on di Monarch, in The Yacht Club bar, during the main Radio Free Monarch mission. Talk to her and complete the Passion Pills mission.
His special ability is Barrage, a barrage that causes burn. Grants bonus Lying, Stealth and Health.
His side mission is Star Crossed Troopers. To activate it, take Nyoka with you to Stellar Bay. Talk to her and choose to help her.
And with Nyoka ends the list of companions with whom we can share the adventures in The Outer Worlds. Follow our directions and you won't miss a single one.
► The Outer Worlds is a Shooter-RPG type game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Obsidian Entertainment Private Division for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X, the video game was released on 25/10/2019 The version for Nintendo Switch came out on 05/06/2020
The Outer Worlds is a beautiful game that cannot be missing from your collection: we have decided to evaluate it with a 85%, if you are interested in learning more you can read The Outer Worlds Review
