Exploration: General Gameplay

Learn the basics of exploring Kyrat in Far Cry 4. Discover how to reveal your map, utilize vehicles, and navigate the world.

Alright, so you're diving into Far Cry 4 and want to know how to get around Kyrat? Think of this as your friendly heads-up on how to really explore this wild place. You'll be playing as Ajay Ghale, returning to your birthplace, Kyrat, to scatter your mother's ashes. But surprise! The civil war is still raging, and you'll get pulled right into it alongside The Golden Path.

The world of Far Cry 4 is split into two main areas: south and north Kyrat. You won't be able to access the northern part right away; you'll need to make some progress in the main story first. Once that's unlocked, though, both halves of the map are yours to roam freely.

Remember how in Far Cry 3 the map was all covered in fog? It's the same deal here. When you start, the map will be hidden, showing neither roads nor where to find animals. Your main way to uncover it is by finding and climbing Bell Towers. These are basically the same as the Radio Towers from the last game. Climbing one will reveal the surrounding area on your map, and it's a great way to unlock new side missions and points of interest.

Both the Bell Towers and Outposts are back, and they function just like they did before. You can explore Kyrat on foot, which is always an option, but you've got some cool vehicles to help you cover ground faster. We're talking cars, and even a gyrocopter later on! For getting around tricky spots, you'll eventually get a grappling hook to scale cliffs and a Wingsuit to glide from high places. It's all about making your journey through Kyrat as efficient and exciting as possible.