Exploration Basics

How to View the Exploration Screen Map Photo Mode

How to View the Exploration Screen

Gathering Spots

Points where you can gather materials to use as ingredients for synthesis.

Monsters

A fight will start when you run into them or swing and hit them.
After winning the fight, you will receive materials to use as ingredients for alchemy and experience.

Mini-map

A map of your current location.
The direction of the story related destination is shown by and .

Weather

The current weather.
The climate will affect what can be gathered and which monsters appear. There are also some areas that cannot be traversed in certain weather.
The weather is separate for each area and can only be changed through weather control.

Time

The current time.
Time advances after moving between areas, completing synthesis, and event scenes.
You can skip forward to a specific time by resting on the Atelier's bed or at bonfires outside.

Map

Full Map

On the full map, you can see the entire layout of the current area.
You can also check the details of the icons on the map.

Full Map Controls
PS4™ Nintendo Switch™ Steam®
Keyboard Gamepad

World Map

On the world map, you can move to any area you have previously explored.

World Map Controls
PS4™ Nintendo Switch™ Steam®
Keyboard Gamepad
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Journey Stones

There are a number of "Journey Stones" in each area.
When you find and activate a Journey Stone, you will be able to use it as a fast travel point that you can select from the world map.

Journey Stones

Travel Points

Photo Mode

You can press the designated button to open the Photo Mode while exploring.
In Photo Mode, you can position a character, have them pose and add a filter to create a unique composition.

Note: To actually take a screenshot, please use the relevant Playstation®4/Nintendo Switch™/PC/Steam® client function.

Photo Mode Controls
PS4™ Nintendo Switch™ Steam®
Keyboard Gamepad
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