You spend a lot of time with a partner in episode 2, tho who it is varies a bit. Generally speaking, they're pretty smart and you certainly don't have to babysit them. I did have one moment where one sidekick got lost, but wandering down the street fixed it.
HellwardenFallen Aces Episode 2 Early Access While I had a few small issues with some textures, I had a really solid and consistent time with episode 2. New weapons and vehicle sections all felt great, and boy is the story ramping up in big ways.