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Fallout 76 tests attack pets, coming soon to a wasteland near you
Bethesda is testing a new "CAMPanions" feature for Fallout 76 that will allow pets to travel with players and attack enemies. These companions can be leveled up to 200, unlocking passive buffs and improving rewards. The update is expected to arrive on September 15th.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will let us recruit a space elf pirate and one of the holy psychics whose lives are nasty,…
Owlcat Games has provided a quarterly update on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, revealing two new companions: Laarthyr Cairnareth, an aeldari corsair with psychic abilities, and Saro, a sanctioned psyker. The update also detailed enemy additions like daemonhosts and community-voted customization options for character creation. The game is currently in beta with no release date announced.
How to increase your bond with your Bot Buddy in Splatoon Raiders
This guide explains how to increase your bond level with Bot Buddies in Splatoon Raiders. Completing dungeons with your chosen Bot Buddy will increase their bond level, unlocking special upgrades for their Showstopper ability at maximum level. Players are encouraged to replay short dungeons to efficiently level up their companions.
A Sinner Serving the Inquisition: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy introduces Saro
Owlcat Games has introduced Saro, a sanctioned psyker companion, to Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. Saro is available in the game's closed beta and will be a recruitable character upon full release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Psykers wield powerful abilities but are vulnerable to chaos, with Saro serving the Inquisition despite his dangerous nature.
How to unlock all Task Bar Hero Pets
This guide details how to unlock all eight companion pets in Task Bar Hero. Five pets are unlocked by defeating 5,000 specific enemies in various stages, while the remaining three require purchasing the premium Supporter Pack DLC. Unlocked pets provide permanent party bonuses.
Fallout 76's pets can finally come on your adventures, and they're completely safe - for now
Fallout 76 is introducing a major new feature allowing camp pets to become companions that can join players on adventures across the Appalachian Wasteland. This update, currently in Public Test Server, focuses on pet navigation and basic commands like 'stay' and 'follow,' with combat and leveling features planned for a later release this year. The update also includes changes to legendary items and weapon balancing.
How to tame the Abyss Heuklang in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to tame the Abyss Heuklang, a special cat companion in Crimson Desert, which was recently unlocked in a new patch. Players can find the cat near the Axiom Archives entrance and must build trust by petting and feeding it bird meat or milk to add it to their roster.
All Windrose NPCs and how to recruit them
This guide details how to find and recruit all six NPCs available in the early access version of Windrose. Each NPC offers unique professions and bonuses, with some joining through quests and others requiring in-game currency and specific conditions to be met.
No Man Sky’s Xeno Arena update has given me something I never knew I needed: Pokemon battling in VR
The Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky introduces turn-based creature battles, reminiscent of Pokemon, which can be experienced in VR. This feature adds significant depth to the game's companion system, encouraging players to register and level up more creatures. The author finds the VR implementation particularly engaging, fulfilling a childhood fascination with virtual creature combat.
No Man’s Sky now has Pokémon-style creature battles
Hello Games has released a new update for No Man's Sky called Xeno Arena, introducing a turn-based creature battling system. Players can now train and evolve their adopted companions to compete in simulated battles, earning reputation and facing increasingly difficult opponents. The update adds strategic depth with creature affinities and genetic mutations.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn – Learn More About Gameplay, New Companions, the Closed Beta, and the Release Window
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is set to launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one. A closed beta for Xbox Series X|S will begin on April 22, 2026, offering players a chance to experience new gameplay, companions, and the 'Exploits' combat system. The game draws inspiration from the book and show's realistic portrayal of humanity's expansion into space, featuring choices with long-lasting consequences.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’s Companions and Perks Revealed
Owlcat Games has revealed details about companions and their unique 'Exploit' abilities in their upcoming game, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. These companions, including J, Teo, Regina, Polly, Aleesha, Michael, and Zafar, offer diverse personalities and combat roles. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with more information expected at the Xbox Partner Preview.
How to summon your companions in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert allows players to recruit companion characters, Damaine and Oongka, after completing the main campaign. While companions assist in general combat, they do not participate in boss fights or puzzle-solving. Players can also utilize pets for loot collection, enhancing the single-player experience.
All pets in Crimson Desert and how to get them
Crimson Desert features a pet system where players can acquire cats and dogs by building trust up to 100 through interaction and feeding. Pets assist players by looting items from defeated enemies, and players can have up to 30 pets, though only one can be active at a time.
How to take in the dog in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert allows players to acquire a dog companion, though the method for doing so is not immediately obvious. This guide explains how to add a canine to your Greymanes.
How to unlock each character in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert features five unlockable playable companions, each with unique skill trees and weapon specialities. Players can recruit characters like Damiane and Oongka through main quest progression, with Damiane available early in Chapter 3 and Oongka later in Chapter 7. These companions can be summoned to assist in combat and follow the player during quests.
All partners in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Monsties, abilities, weapons, and more
This guide details the companion system in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections, outlining the abilities, weapons, and preferred monsters for each partner character. Players can unlock and utilize various allies like Simon, Thea, Kora, Ogden, Gaul, and Eleanor throughout their single-player adventure.