Plans for Companions and NPC's?

Apologies if this is in the wrong subforum, or better suited for the upcoming Q&A.

In all of the media I've found regarding ARDEM and it's development, I can't recall there being any solid answer to the game potentially having NPC's, or companion NPC's for that matter. Is this planned at any point in the future? If so, will they be voice acted? Are bandits or some kind of faction system planned?

Otherwise great work so far, it's exciting to see a new motivated team take on the challenge of making an immersive survival game, where so many have failed to live up to expectations.

defwault said:

Hey,

The answer you looking is in FAQ I would suggest reading that later, but here I will post it here.

Will NPCs or AI characters roam the world, such as traders, bandits, or other groups?

Currently, roaming NPC factions are not planned as part of the core experience. However, the underlying technology already exists,…

Should have done more research, can't believe this slipped out of my sight!

I appreciate the quick reply.

Npc dogs could be a cool addition down the road!