Pokémon Followers for Pokémon Rejuvenation
This mod adds overworld Pokémon followers to Pokémon Rejuvenation, allowing Pokémon from your party to walk behind you as you explore the world.
While other Pokémon games and hacks often have follower systems, to date, there has not been a fully implemented, map-edit-free follower solution available specifically for Pokémon Rejuvenation.
This mod fills that gap, bringing visible party companions to Rejuv’s overworld in a way that integrates cleanly with the base game’s systems.
Features
One or two-party Pokémon can follow the player
No map edits required
Works across map transitions, cutscenes, PokéCenter healing, and partner trainers
Overworld interaction with your follower
Pokémon gain happiness while walking with you
Follower Modes
You can cycle follower modes using CTRL:
Off → 1 follower → 2 followers → Off
One follower uses your party lead
Two followers use your first two party Pokémon
Compatibility note:
Using one follower is the most compatible option when a partner trainer is active. With two followers enabled, the second Pokémon may occasionally overlap the partner depending on map layout and movement.
Talking to Your Pokémon
Press C (Action) while facing a follower to:
Show a short message based on happiness
Display the Pokémon’s current happiness value
Happiness From Walking
While a follower is active, your lead Pokémon gains happiness over time as you walk.
Default behavior:
+1 happiness every 400 steps
Happiness is capped at 255
Shiny Pokémon
Shiny Pokémon are supported and working.
Note:
Most shiny follower sprites have not yet been recolored or resprited to match Pokémon Rejuvenation’s custom shiny palettes. Many shinies currently use vanilla-style colors. These will likely be updated in a future release, along with numbered graphics for Gen 9.
Installation
Download the zip file
Drag and drop the contents into your Pokémon Rejuvenation main folder
Launch the game
All required folders and sprite paths are included. Download Zip Link
Notes/Disclaimers
Pokémon will not follow if they are fainted or eggs
If the lead Pokémon faints while following, the next valid Pokémon in the party will automatically take over
Followers do not block player movement
Seems to be compatible with Rejuvenation Extreme and Gen 9 Encounters mod if a Graphic matching the dex number is added.
