No Hats for Companions?

Windy_Player · December 17

It is a shame, don't you think, that companions can't wear hats. Even to celebrate the season?

LunaFlora · December 17

i think that would be fun, but it is unlikely:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/634365/companions-q-a/p2

Q: I just want to give them a hat so they don't look the same as everyone else... any thoughts on changing your stance on this?

TM: We do have discussions about the level of flexibility we want to give users on a Companion’s appearance “from the neck-up” – like hats, or different hairstyles. One of the early design considerations with companions was the balance between "identity" and "customization" for each companion. We wanted to give players as much freedom to customize their traveling companion, while at the same time keeping the identity of the companion the same. We ended up with "no hats" on companions because it hit that sweet spot - where players can make them look any way they wish, but the character and identity of the companion doesn't change because you always see their face.

Sylvis · December 22

I think 'keeping the identity of the companion is a silly reason to not allow hats. Is it important that every other player knows I'm travelling with Isobel? As it is they only see her as 'Player's Companion' anyhow. Most outfits aren't going to cover a character head to toe, but even so it's still the same character! Plus it gives us reason to purchase or collect more hat and outfit styles. Win/win.