Companions play a major role in what makes The Outer Worlds 2 such an engaging experience. Each character offers unique abilities, personalities, and storylines that can shape your adventures in different ways. There are a total of six companions you can recruit throughout the game. You can bring up to two of them along on missions, while the others will remain aboard your ship. In this guide, we’ll cover how to find and recruit every companion in The Outer Worlds 2.
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Niles & Valerie
Niles and Valerie are the first two companions you’ll acquire in The Outer Worlds 2. They join your crew automatically during the second main story mission, right after you complete the prologue.
Inez
Location: Ministry of Accuracy and Fairfield, Paradise Island
You’ll first meet Inez at the Ministry of Accuracy on Paradise Island. After speaking with her, head to Fairfield, the main town in the center of the island. Inside one of the main buildings, you’ll find her leaning against a pillar.
Go further inside to trigger a short cutscene. During the conversation, ask Inez to join your crew. Once it ends, speak to her near the exit to officially recruit her.
Asa
Location: Decommissioned Autonomous Extractor, Golden Ridge
To recruit Asa, go to Golden Ridge and find the Decommissioned Autonomous Extractor. Defeat all the enemies inside, then head upstairs to the locked room where she’s being held. Speak with her to complete her quest objective. After that, speak with her again to officially add her to your team.
Marisol
Location: Golden Ridge — Sireanium Manufactury
You’ll meet Marisol during the “Beginning at the End Point” quest at the Sireanium Factory on Golden Ridge. During this mission, you’ll have to choose between helping Marisol (also called Alva) or Proctor Sea. If you want Marisol to join your team, always take her side in every conversation and choice. When the mission ends, she’ll agree to join your crew.
Tristan
Location: Free Market Station
After finishing the main quests on Paradise Island, go to Free Market Station and enter the Second Choice Saloon. Talk to Tristan and agree to help him. This will start the “Arbitrary Meshes” quest.
Follow the quest to Golden Ridge and investigate the refugee camp. After your investigation, report back to Tristan, followed by a robot fight. Now, return to the Second Choice Saloon and speak with the bartender to get a keycard.
Now, head to the basement to meet the Broker. When the conversation ends, go outside and talk to Tristan to recruit him.