In The Outer Worlds 2, companionship goes beyond crewmates and quirky AI-players can now seek out loyal pets hidden across distant colonies. From alien critters to robotic companions, here’s where to find and recruit your perfect partner among the stars.
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How to unlock pets in The Outer Worlds 2
In The Outer Worlds 2, unlocking pets involves progressing through specific quests and exploring various locations where companions with unique abilities can be found. Players need to complete certain story missions or side quests that introduce potential pets as part of their crew. Additionally, building relationships with these companions often unlocks their full potential, allowing them to assist in combat and exploration throughout the game world.
We’ve located a total of 12 pets in The Outer Worlds 2, so far. Some are found in the wild, others are held in captivity, and many are bought from shops. They won’t accompany you on missions, but you can select one pet at a time to roam your spaceship, The Incognito.
To activate a pet, you must use the Pet Feeder in the room with the workbench (the odd barrel-shaped structure). If you leave the cockpit and walk downstairs, it’s on your left. Beware, however, that you must obtain your first pet to unlock the Pet Feeder – otherwise, there’s nothing there.
If you’d like to find more pets, here’s an overview of the pets that we’ve found so far, detailing their names, locations, and unlock requirements.
Premium Edition Sprat
As the name suggests, you’ll automatically receive this pet if you purchased The Outer Worlds 2 premium edition. However, you can’t activate the Premium Edition Sprat without the Pet Feeder, and you still need to find your first pet in the wild to do so. In other words, you must obtain at least one of the pets listed below to make the Premium Edition Sprat appear on the ship.
Lucy the Crabble
Go to Paradise Island on Eden, and visit the Crabble Farm in the south. In front of the gate, you’ll find Crabble Rancher Casey lamenting the fate of the sick crabble beside her. If you cure the crabble, you’ll obtain her as a pet.
There are several ways to cure Lucy the Crabble:
- Pass a skill check, which requires Medical level 5.
- Feed Lucy more Purpleberry Krunch (vomiting will cure her). This requires one box of Purpleberry Krunch and the “Dumb” trait.
- Use a trauma kit on Lucy.
Hover Drone
On Eden’s Paradise Island, go to the Euphoria Coast Automech Repair Center south of Westport. At the shop named Hazel’s Automated Wares and Repairs, buy the Hover Drone from the Quartermaster Automech at the counter for 1,000 bit cartridges.
It’s best to obtain an entry permit for the Automech Repair Center by clearing the Ministry of Accuracy first, as going in guns-blazing will disable the shop.
Zyranium Mantiwasp
On Golden Ridge (Dorado), visit Fort Endurance, the large settlement in the north. After entering the fort, enter the Auntie’s Choice’s shop on the right and purchase the Zyranium Mantiwasp from Bonnie the Battlefront Barker for 2,000 bit cartridges.
Desert Verachnid
On Golden Ridge (Dorado), go to the Guardian Estates in the southwest, then walk along the riverbed to the south. On the right side of the path, just before entering the area with the purple trees, you’ll find an injured Desert Verachnid. It’s very easy to miss!
Cure it, and it’ll join your roster of The Outer Worlds 2 pets. You have three options:
- Use a trauma kit.
- Pass a skill check: Medical level 8.
- Use the “Nature’s Friend” perk (requires Medical level 4 to unlock).
Raptidon Juvenile and Gold Canid
You can find both pets in the same place: on the ACS Undisputed Claim (the large Auntie’s Choice ship). After arrival, go downstairs and take the train to The Value-Added Esplanade. On your right-hand side, find the General Goods Peddler. You can buy the Raptidon Juvenile for 4,000 bit cartridges and the Gold Canid for 5,000 bit cartridges.
Juvenile Hatchling
Go to Praetor and walk toward the large building in the west. Before entering, turn left and walk south along the cliffs. You will see a small pond with a landing pod; open the pod to find a Starving Raptidon Juvenile.
To claim this Raptidon as a pet, you must feed it some Meaty Roll-ups. It’s sold by various food vendors but it’s also commonly found as loot.
Electric Mantiwasp
On Praetor, go to Auntie’s Border Camp and speak with Quartermaster Owsley at the Military Supply Surplus. She sells the Electric Mantiwasp for 3,000 bit cartridges.
Crabble Hatchling
Go to Laplace’s Garden on The Cloister (just south of the landing pad). On your right, enter a shop called Scientician’s Surplus and speak with Order Purveyor Elwood. He sells the Crabble Hatchling pet for 3,000 bit cartridges.
Icy Mantiwasp
Travel to The Cloister, then visit Winter’s Grasp in the southeast. Find Auntie’s Choice’s Quartermaster Applebroog next to the massive statue and she’ll sell you the Icy Mantiwasp for 3,000 bit cartridges.
Ursopod Cub
On The Cloister’s east coast, you’ll find the Excogitation Chapel. Pass this area on the north side, then follow the coastline until you see a large, roundish cave opening with the Frightened Ursopod Cub inside.
Complete one of the following actions to obtain the Ursopod Cub as your next pet:
- Bring Inez as your companion. She can soothe the cub.
- Pass a skill check, which requires Speech level 7.
- Feed the cub three pieces of Boneless Meatless Sprat. It’s found as loot and sold by food vendors.
Cystypig
This pet is found on The Cloister, but you must follow Inez’ companion quest, “A Most Extraordinary Specimen,” to reach it.
In pursuit of a Grafting Doctor, you’ll enter a large ice cave called the Frozen Maw. Inside this cave, Inez will open the door to the Algid Menagerie. Make your way through until you hear someone shouting for help. A bit further ahead, on your right, you’ll find a cage with a Cystypig inside. Unlock this cage (requires Lockpick level 2 and a mag-pick item) to obtain the Cystypig as a pet.
List all pet locations and unlock requirements
Here is a complete list of all pet locations in The Outer Worlds 2, along with their unlock requirements and methods. Each pet has unique steps which may involve skill checks, quests, or purchases from vendors.
Paradise Isle (Eden)
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Lucy the Crabble: Found at Crabble Farm south of the landing pad. Heal Lucy using one of: Medical skill level 5 check, trauma kit, or feeding her Purpleberry Krunch. Once healed, adopt Lucy.
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Hover Drone: Buy at Hazel’s Automated Wares and Repairs, Euphoria Coast Automech Center (south of Westport). Costs 1,000 cartridges. Entry requires permit obtained from the Ministry of Accuracy.
Golden Ridge (Dorado)
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Zyranium Mantiwasp: Sold at Auntie’s Choice in Fort Endurance (northern Dorado). Costs 2,000 cartridges.
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Desert Verachnid: Found near Guardian Estates, southwest Golden Ridge, along the riverbed by purple trees. Heal it using a trauma kit, Medical skill level 8, or the ‘Nature’s Friend’ perk (requires Medical 4).
Undis Claim (Spaceship Stop)
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Raptidon Juvenile: Sold by General Goods Peddler at Value-Esplanade. Costs 4,000 cartridges.
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Gold Canid: Same vendor as above. Costs 5,000 cartridges.
Praetor
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Juvenile Hatchling (Raptidon): West side cliff pond near large building
-Show step-by-step how to recruit Lucy the Crabble
To recruit Lucy the Crabble in The Outer Worlds 2, follow these detailed steps:
Step-by-Step Guide to Recruiting Lucy the Crabble
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Travel to Paradise Isle
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Land on Paradise Isle, which is located on the planet Eden.
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Find the Crabble Farm in the southern region of the island.
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Find Rancher Casey
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Outside the farm gate, speak to Crabble Rancher Casey, who will be visibly worried about her injured crabble named Lucy.
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Offer Aid to Lucy
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Approach Lucy, who is unwell near the barn.
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You have multiple options to help Lucy recover:
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Use a Trauma Kit if you have one in your inventory.
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Pass a Medical skill check (usually Medical level 5 or higher).
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Feed Lucy a Purpleberry Krunch, if you have this food item.
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Confirm Adoption
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Once Lucy is healed, return to Rancher Casey.
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Choose the option to adopt Lucy. Casey will thank you and Lucy will officially join your crew as a pet.
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Activate Pet Management
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After adopting Lucy, return to your ship.
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Access the Pet Feeder station to manage and interact with Lucy and other pets.
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Lucy the Crabble will now add some cheer to your ship, marking the beginning of your pet collection journey in The Outer Worlds 2.
