Companion System
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 218 Scripts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Companion System
You can now take one of your fellow Van Der Linde gang members as your companion. That includes: Javier, John, Bill, Hosea, Kieran, Sean, Charles, Lenny, Micah and as of 1. 0 update that also includes Uncle and Sadie! You simply walk up to one of them and press the recruit prompt. Your companion will aid you in combat, ride with you on horse, chill in your camps, fish with you and much more!
... Did I mention that you can talk with him!
Features
Now when you target the gang member you selected, you'll be presented with a new assortment of options. First of all the command option will bring up a prompt-based menu for you to change some basic Fallout-style settings as well as make the companion return to camp.
The icons besides the name of your companion are his needs represented in the camp icons for better clarity. The ammo icon is the follower ammuniton and the food icon is his stamina, the health icon for now indicates nothing, but eventually it'll be his health. ammunition depletes in combat and can be "replenished" by targeting your companion and using the "give ammo" prompt. For a better user experience, the give ammo prompt will be shown only when the follower is in need of it. The ammunition type then will be deducted from your inventory and gave to the companion. The type which he'll need will be based on his best weapon. His stamina will replenish when he is waiting for you or when he is doing some chill activity in your camp.
Another thing is the "give weapon" mechanic. If you target your follower with one of your weapons a prompt will appear allowing you to, temporarly, give him one of your weapons. The follower will use the weapon as he sees fit and later you can retrieve it in the command menu.
As stated before your companion will aid you in gunfights and in melee brawls. He'll also crouch with you for immersive stealth-action. With that, now when crouched and if you aim there'll be a "kill" and "distract" prompt, which are pretty self explanatory commands for your companion. The gang member will also sit aside you in your player-made camps or tents, and they will fish while you're doing it! Your companion will even comment on the new weapon you gave him!
Also... the entire mod can be fully enjoyed on both the controller and keyboard!
Known Bugs
While riding out from camp with your companion they sometimes might fall from their horse.
Installation
Extract the archive and put Companion.asi, Companion.ini and scripthook rdr2 into the game folder. Then put companion_system folder into LML folder. (LML is required)
Special thanks
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Companion System by Bolmin adds immersive gang member recruitment as companions, featuring extensive customization and dialogue options. With 4,452 endorsements and 189,535 downloads, it's a popular script mod for enhancing gameplay. Last updated in May 2022, it remains a solid choice for players seeking deeper companion mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,452 endorsements and 189k downloads
- Adds a whole new layer to gang gameplay with recruitable companions
- Dialogue options make companions feel alive, not just pack mules
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2022, so might be outdated for newer game versions
- Could conflict with other mods that alter gang or companion behavior
- Customization options might be overwhelming if you just want a simple follower
For players who want to build a crew and feel like a real gang leader, with companions you can actually talk to and customize. If you're into role-playing and managing your gang, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer solo play or don't care about companion depth.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (May 2022) before installing.
- Use a mod manager to easily toggle this mod on/off if you run into conflicts with other gang mods.
- Experiment with the customization options to tailor companions to your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Bolmin
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 189,535
- Endorsements
- 4,452
- Category
- Scripts
- Created
- 10/19/2021
- Updated
- 5/24/2022
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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