Escort Mission

Escort missions are randomly generated in the wilderness during player travel. When approached, an unarmed NPC will explain they are stranded and require an armed escort to evade thieve and bandits. Gameplay trailers suggested that escort missions may sometimes be ambushes targeting the player.

Upon accepting the escort mission request, the NPC will ride behind John on his horse. The player will then be need to proceed to the indicated destination, and protecting the NPC from armed antagonists.