Thief system · current target rules
Sleeping NPCs can be pickpocketed after Update 12. Summons cannot be pickpocketed after Update 13, and companions cannot be pickpocketed after Update 16.
Evidence status · official. Unverified details remain explicitly marked.
| Target | Current official behavior |
|---|---|
| Sleeping NPC | Can be pickpocketed |
| Summon | Cannot be pickpocketed |
| Companion | Cannot be pickpocketed |
Exact values, requirements and edge cases stay marked as unverified until they can be checked in the current build.
Evidence record
Official evidence for the August 30 stealth rework, Force Spike, new weapon families, menu changes and targeted fixes.
Checked 2026-09-13 · Open source ↗Official news · SteamUpdate 13Official evidence for the September 1 perk UI, host-controlled friendly fire and quest, equipment and character-creator changes.
Checked 2026-09-13 · Open source ↗Official news · SteamUpdate 15Official evidence for the September 5 perk overhaul, named perk seed list, console commands, harvesting and world changes.
Checked 2026-09-13 · Open source ↗Official announcement · SteamUpdate 16Current official build baseline for September 10 co-op characters, companion behavior, party UI and multiplayer fixes.
Checked 2026-09-13 · Open source ↗