Upgraded Companions

⭐ ⭐ (650 endorsements) 📥 190,053 downloads 📌 v1.5 📅 2/15/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Aurelianis · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/4/2026 📅 Created: 2/15/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #1 of 73 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

COMPATIBLE WITH "FREE LANES" UPDATE: No changes were needed.

NOTES

This mod does not change companion appearance. The screenshot is from my Enhanced Companions mod because I'm too lazy to create a new one for a mod that doesn't really need screenshots.

This mod replaces the following mods:

  • []Andreja - Affinity Tweaks And Dialogue Fixes [/]

    []Auto Give Companion Gifts[/]

    []Barrett Pays His Own Bills[/]

    []Companions Board the Scorpius[/]

    []Companions Enter The Lock[/]

    []Companion Fixes and Tweaks[/]

    []Let's Talk Later[/]

    []Particle Weapon Annihilator Companion Immunity[/]

    []Sense Star Stuff Immunity for Companions and Crew[/]

Includes fixes from the Starfield Community Patch if the same records were modified. My fixes may be implemented in a different way, so if you check in xEdit you may still see "conflicts". These can safely be ignored.

Compatibility With My Other Mods

  • []The Gang's All Here v3. 5+ - Load Upgraded Companions BEFORE The Gang's All Here.[/]

    []Mission Control - Patch available for v2. 0. There is only one conflict DialogueUCTheLodge "The Lodge Dialogue" . If you load Upgraded Companions first, you will not get the Lodge Dialogue when skipping the main quest in NG+. If you load Upgraded Companions after, you will receive the tutorial missions under you Activity log. Or use the patch.[/]

    []Background Dialogue Unlocked - Load BEFORE Upgraded Companions.[/]

    []Any of my other mods not listed here are compatible and do not need any special load order or a patch.[/]

    All Companions

    []Companions (and Crew) Auto Give Gifts - This is handled by the same script for companions and crew, so crew are included.[/]

    []Let's Talk Later - Companions will no longer nag you to talk to them after finishing a major quest line and when you do speak to them, they won't automatically start talking about the quest. This allows you to delay the talk or never do it at all. Just keep in mind that any dialogue needs to be completed in order to start the timer for the next part of their story and eventually begin their companion quest.[/]

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Upgraded Companions is a companions mod by Aurelianis that overhauls companion dialogue and applies various fixes and tweaks. With 650 endorsements and nearly 200,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking improved companion interactions. Last updated in May 2026, it remains actively maintained.

✨ Key Features

Makes lots of changes to companion dialogue
Adds various fixes and tweaks

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 650 endorsements and 190k downloads
  • Actively updated (May 2026)
  • Enhances companion dialogue for deeper immersion

⚠️ Cons

  • No clear list of fixes and tweaks provided
  • May require testing to see if it conflicts with other companion mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want richer companion interactions and bug fixes. Ideal for those who've exhausted vanilla dialogue and want more life from their followers. Skip if you're happy with default companions or prefer gameplay over dialogue.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's forum posts for user-reported compatibility notes.
  • If you use other companion mods, load this one after them to ensure dialogue changes take effect.
  • Test with a new save or after recruiting a companion to see the changes immediately.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
Aurelianis
Version
1.5
Downloads
190,053
Endorsements
650
Category
Companions
Created
2/15/2025
Updated
5/4/2026

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