When you first start the game, the map is largely obscured. This "Fog of War" mechanic means you must physically explore the world to fill in the details. You cannot simply fast-travel to a location you haven't discovered or seen. This encourages a style of play that modern open-world games often neglect: genuine exploration. You aren't checking boxes off a list; you are mapping the unknown.
When you first start the game, the map is largely obscured. This "Fog of War" mechanic means you must physically explore the world to fill in the details. You cannot simply fast-travel to a location you haven't discovered or seen. This encourages a style of play that modern open-world games often neglect: genuine exploration. You aren't checking boxes off a list; you are mapping the unknown.
