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Exploration: Image
EXPLORATION
Map Expansion
Elden Ring's map is designed in a way that encapsulates players' attention and subverted their expectations. At first, the map only reveals the portion of the map in which the player is currently at. It doesn't indicate if there are hidden areas beyond what the player sees. As players explore, the map begins to open up, leaving players to wonder if there are areas hidden outside of what they see.
THE FIRST HOUR
AFTER 2Â HOURS
AFTER 10 HOURS
AFTER 80 HOURS
Exploration: Services
COMPARISON
Notice How small the starting map is compared to the fully unlocked map
Exploration: Welcome
Otherworldly Sceneries
Elden Ring's art direction is what keeps its players motivated to explore. Every area has its distinct theme. Monsters, traps, and structures are all unique to the area. It is as if players are traversing from one painting to another.
DISTINCT ENVIRONMENT
HIDDEN UNDERGROUND CAVE
FLOATING ISLAND
ABANDONED CAPITAL
Exploration: Services
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