
But rather than putting points willy-nilly into anything that strikes your fancy, you might want to hold off a little at first. Go easy on those level upsĪfter questing a little, exploring the alien landscape and gunning down the local fauna, you’re sure to start garnering your first few level ups. There’s a whole leadership skill to level up that focuses on having them around, so don’t neglect what is definitely a core part of the game. They all feature their own (sometimes overpowered!) special attacks, and come with their own set of perks to encourage you having them around. You’re free to wander on your own of course, but the Outer Worlds places a huge emphasis on the characters with which you share your journey.īeyond the extra dialogue and world-building, these companions have a more tangible gameplay benefit. As an Edgewater resident, Parvati can also give you a little extra lore-filled insight into the town and its surroundings. Your companions react not only to your choices, but remark on the world around you and engage in your conversations with other NPCs.


In our first playthrough, we cleared our quest log of side quests before we ever set foot in the Edgewater Cannery, but once we picked up Parvati, we realised the mistake we’d made. Related to that last point, we know it’s tempting to wander off into the wilds to check out the Emerald Vale as soon as the option is presented to you, but if you stay on track and follow the main quest for a short while after you’re let loose to roam, you’ll quickly be introduced to the first companion available to you – Parvati. (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) 2.
