How Keywords create a squad
Characters, weapons and some items have Keywords. If your champion acquires a weapon their Keywords do not allow them to use, an eligible ally can join to wield it for them.
That is why picking up another weapon can bring another fighter onto the screen. Your survivor remains the character you control.
What followers can do
Followers extend your attacks. They cannot take damage or collect items, and multiple followers can accompany a champion.
Kozlowski’s Lasgun is one example: upgrades bring additional Cadian Shocktroopers. For the playable character, follow the Kozlowski unlock guide.
Is there multiplayer co-op?
The launch focus is single-player. The Steam store lists Single-player, and the developer says it will tell the community if multiplayer is added later. NPC followers are part of your own run, not additional human players.
Squad examples
| Combination | How the characters work together |
|---|---|
| Kozlowski and Lasgun upgrades | Additional Cadian Shocktroopers join the attacks |
| Bastian Carthalos and Lorai | Lorai draws enemies into Bastian’s close-range damage zones |
| Castellan and Kozlowski | Added followers contribute to a follower-focused setup |
These examples explain the system across the game’s announced content. They do not imply that every character is available in the demo or that every weapon adds a follower.