Aloha Thrivers!
This week we are talking about our map!
We have said it on multiple occasions, however, for those who are new here, our map is 8km x 8km or 64^2 KM (or 39.7^2 miles). Getting lost on our tropical paradise could be pretty easy but luckily for you, we have made a 2D version of the map with everything a true survivor might need!
As a fun fact for you, it could take one hour to cross the map starting from south to north!
Last time we posted a video of us crossing just from west to east and it took us 20 minutes with some cheats on!
And just to give you a sense of scale:
Let’s have a look at the full map now:
As you may have noticed in the gif above, the map has plenty of indicators. At the moment, it might seem pretty empty, but as time passes and we develop our game further, we know it might get overwhelming at some point.
That’s why, by using the Map Legend menu, you can filter out some icons to only focus on those you need the most.
We even added some indicators (red arrows) to tell the player if the destination is higher or lower than their current position on the map!
And of course, while playing, every marker on the map can also be seen in the compass, so you don’t have to constantly open the map to know where you are going.
But what do all of those markers mean?
You could always move the mouse over them to get more insights as shown in the GIF below:
Last but not least, here’s a higher-resolution version of the map, with an explanation of what each icon means:
And yes! You can also set a custom marker to keep in mind a place you might want to explore later or the location of that loot-filled player’s base you may want to raid later!
This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see how our community’s feedback will shape the game’s world.
We are also sure that in the first weeks, the map will be filled with many bases and player structures. We simply can’t wait to see what you will create!
That’s all for this week! As always, make sure to join our discord server to get in touch with the team and chat with the rest of the Fractured Veil Community!