World Map (Zenith Project)
The design process for the World Map of Zenith and how charting the player's routes for progression led to several changes throughout development. Accounting for player choice and exploration was key when designing the world, made up of several biomes, all as dangerous as they are beautiful.
Final World Map Design
First World Map sketch influence by Breath of the Wild
Ring concept world map inspired by Dante's Inferno
Rearranged map concept
Refined world map sketch
World map with arrows to chart progression, used to refine how geography can complement player progression
World Map with item locations and hard locks to chart progression
Final world map as shown on the in-game Nav-Bud, an item used to increase immersion
Alternate Nav-Bud colour scheme