# COMPANIONS UPDATE DETAILS

- Type: Roadside
- Date: 2026-07-27 (Jul 27)
- Game: [DEAD AHEAD: ROADSIDE](https://deadahead.zone/games/roadside)
- Canonical page: https://deadahead.zone/news/Q_and_A

Below you can find answers to the most popular questions from players about the new Companions feature

Let's take a look ✨

1. When will the Companions update be released?

We're currently planning to release the Companions update next month. As always, we'll share the exact release date once we're confident everything is ready.

2. Will companions use Greens or have their own currency?

Companions will have their own progression system with dedicated resources used to upgrade them.

3. Will characters from the original Dead Ahead be added as companions?

Yes! All companions in the first release are female characters from the original Dead Ahead.

You'll meet familiar faces including Pepper, Maria, Maria Alvarez, Officer Pepper, Medic, Master Andrea, Charlotte, Sergeant Peppertine, Sonya, Polina, Sonya Parker, Sniper Polina, Sheriff Charlotte, Liberty Queen, Cheerleader, Recon Polina, Queen, Charlee, Surgeon Lt., and Abby.

We also plan to expand the companion roster in future updates.

4. Will there be companions that can restore health?

All companions fight alongside the player by attacking enemies from range. What makes them different are their special abilities.

Some companions can inflict status effects such as Freeze, Poison, or Burn, while others can periodically grant helpful buffs to the player, such as restoring health. These abilities activate based on their own cooldowns and chance to trigger.

5. Can we use multiple companions at the same time?

Yes! You'll be able to bring up to three companions into battle simultaneously. Each companion has unique abilities, allowing you to create different combinations that suit your playstyle.

6. Will companions use our characters' gear?

No. Companions don't use your units' equipment. They have their own progression system and are upgraded independently from your playable characters.