Ghost of Tsushima 2's Impressive Map Size Analysis

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What approach can we take to integrate activities in the open world from preventing map from feeling large and empty , regardless its size?

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Taking cues from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Ghost of Tsushima 2 could refrain from using map icons to keep the sense of discovery and prevent the world from feeling too large.

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The world of Sucker Punch's hugely successful action-adventure game Ghost of Tsushima has gone down in history as one of the most captivating open worlds ever designed.

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Now fans have been wondering what a sequel's open world might offer in comparison.

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While Ghost of Tsushima 2 has yet to be announced, assuming it is indeed happening, Sucker Punch should heavily consider the size of the sequel's world. Open-world games are often critisized for this.

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Sucker Punch will need to make a few adjustments to their model to ensure Ghost of Tsushima 2's map garners a positive reception.

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Game worlds that fail to integrate their activities in innovative and creative ways inevitably feel large and/or empty as a result, regardless of their actual size.