Overview

• A Gamescom Opening Night Live trailer introduces six recruitable allies—Niles, Valerie, Aza, Inez, Marisol, and Tristan—each tied to distinct factions and combat roles.
• The trailer states companions are not romanceable, continuing the series’ approach from the first game.
• Obsidian highlights companion questlines, party perks, and reactivity to player choices, with reports that some characters may refuse to join or side with you based on your actions.
• Game director Brandon Adler says the sequel removes respecs to encourage committing to a character build throughout a playthrough.
• The game launches October 29, 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, following Microsoft’s price adjustment to a $69.99 base edition.