After the initial cinematic and tutorial sequence, you'll find yourself in the Slums, the primary starting area. Your immediate goals should be:
- Follow the Main Quest: The game will guide you through initial objectives, introducing key characters and mechanics.
- Scavenge Everything: Open every container, search every body, and pick up all crafting materials. These are crucial for survival and crafting.
- Establish Safe Zones: Look for safe houses (marked on your minimap) and activate them. These provide a place to rest, store items, and respawn safely.
- Learn Parkour Routes: Spend time traversing the environment, identifying efficient parkour paths between key locations. This will save your life during chases.
- Avoid Night Travel (Initially): Night is sificantly more dangerous. Until you've leveled up and acquired better gear, try to complete objectives during the day.
Don't be afraid to experiment with combat and movement. The Slums offer a relatively forgiving environment to learn the ropes before facing tougher challenges.