How to Open Map in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring has one of the best open-world designs in gaming history. When wandering the vast expanse of the Lands Between where the game’s story takes place, it feels absolutely sublime. Once you’ve finished the tutorial mission, you’ll find yourself in a limitless world with just the main storyline to guide you. But how do you access and use the map in Elden Ring to avoid getting lost in this seemingly never-ending world?

We’ve previously discussed some of the best interactive maps for Elden Ring to aid your exploration of places like Limgrave, Liurnia, and Caelid. Every step you take will lead to the discovery of new locations that will leave you awestruck. While undertaking this journey, using the map properly will undoubtedly come in handy.

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How to Use Map in Elden Ring?

Opening the map on PC requires you to press G, while on PlayStation you can open it by touching the TouchPad and on Xbox by pressing the ChangeView button.

After completing the game’s tutorial, you will find yourself in Limgrave, ready to explore the vast open world of Elden Ring. However, the map available to you will be incomplete. To get a complete map, you need to find map fragments scattered throughout the game’s world and combine them. These are usually found next to glowing pillars, which are hard to miss.

You can use the Elden Ring map in various ways, including fast travel and setting a beacon to mark a location. Any marks you make on the map will also appear on your compass, making it easier to navigate the game’s world.

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How Many Maps Are in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring features a massive open world to explore, with a total of 20 map fragments available for players to collect. By finding and combining these fragments, you’ll be able to uncover details of all regions in the game, including the Crumbling Farum Azula. With a complete map, you’ll be able to see caves, secret tunnels, and other hidden areas beyond the main roads and Sites of Grace.

Although it’s not necessary to fully uncover the map to complete the main story, finding valuable weapons can give you an edge against tough bosses. For instance, you might discover arrows that come in handy during certain side missions. That’s why it’s important to grab every map fragment you come across, which are often found near glowing pillars scattered throughout the game world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elden Ring the Biggest Map?

While Elden Ring’s open world design is truly remarkable, it’s important to note that it doesn’t have the largest map in gaming history. With a total size of 79 square kilometres, Lands Between is larger than both Skyrim and GTA 5, but it’s smaller than maps of games like Just Cause 3, Death Stranding, and The Witcher 3. Nevertheless, size isn’t everything and Elden Ring’s map is still impressive in its own right. The game is all about exploration and the Lands Between offers an immersive experience that will keep players engaged for hours on end.

How Many Hours Is Elden Ring?

It’s a bit of a humorous question to ask, really, because speedrunner Distortion2 managed to complete Elden Ring in a mind-blowing 56 minutes and 55 seconds. Can you believe it? However, if you plan on playing the game at a normal pace, it will take you on average around 55-60 hours to complete. And that’s an optimistic estimate, considering Elden Ring is one of the most challenging games in the Souls genre.

How Many Graces Are There in Total in Elden Ring?

The Sites of Grace in Elden Ring are the key to fast travel in the game. There are over 300 of these points scattered throughout the Lands Between, serving as the game’s equivalent of the “Bonfire” system in previous Souls games. Resting at these spots allows players to level up, talk to NPCs like Melina, and perform other important actions that are essential to progressing in the game.