Is there only 1 map in Days Gone? No – There are 6 Massive Maps to Explore

Days Gone does not only have a single map or region to explore. Instead, players can journey across 6 completely unique and staggeringly large maps across the post-apocalyptic landscape of Oregon.

Full World Map of Days Gone via PowerPyx

From dense forests to snow capped mountains, winding back roads to abandoned towns and camps, the world map of Days Gone delivers an incredibly diverse and detailed play space for sandbox adventure and zombie horde battles.

Let‘s take a deeper look at why the multitude of maps and open world diversity is a highlight of Days Gone‘s game design.

Overview of Regions and Landmarks

As mentioned there are 6 key regions that make up the broader open world:

• Cascade – Lush river valleys and winding mountain roads
• Belknap – Vast forests, marshlands, and Mr Rainier
• Lost Lake – Camp base, high mountain valleys
• Iron Butte – Lava flows, cliffs, and plains
• Crater Lake – Former national park, quiet towns
• Highway 97 – Flat scrublands and highways

Approximate sizes of each region

With a total world size of over 600 km2, and each sub region offering 100 km2 or more to explore, there is no shortage of geography to traverse and content to discover across the world.

Challenging Hordes Roam Every Corner

In addition to the sweeping vistas and landmarks, each region has its share of dangerous freaker hordes to take on. From small groups of 50 freakers to towering hordes of 500+ undead, you‘ll need to battle through dozens of hordes to clear each region.

• Cascade = 12 hordes
• Belknap = 10 hordes
• Lost Lake = 5 hordes
• Iron Butte = 6 hordes
• Crater Lake = 4 hordes
• Highway 97 = 3 hordes

With 40+ deadly hordes scattered across the regions, having multiple maps keeps the challenge high and environments tense no matter where your journey takes you in Days Gone.

Hours of Gameplay Packed into Each Map

With so much ground to cover across the 6 regions, it‘s no surprise Days Gone is noted for its long playtime and wealth of content. Simply completing the main story missions will take most gamers 35-40 hours. And if you want to fully clear all side content, collectibles and hordes, be prepared for 60+ hours of zombie adventure.

Let‘s break down how much gameplay time is packed into each region:

• Cascade = 12 hours
• Belknap = 10 hours
• Lost Lake = 15 hours
• Iron Butte = 10 hours
• Crater Lake = 12 hours
• Highway 97 = 8 hours

As you can see, core regions like Lost Lake and Cascade deliver 15+ hours of intense gameplay alone as you take on missions, upgrades your bike at camps and battle through the hordes.

So whether you focus on the story, or go completionist to clear all ambush camps, NERO sites and every last horde, having 6 huge maps gives Days Gone tremendous replay value.

Potential for More Regions via DLC?

While the launch maps provide 100+ hours of content, many fans still speculate on whether DLC could add further regions and maps down the line.

The world map gives clues where possible new areas could be added:

• The Pinnacles – Snowy mountain shown in concept art
• Idaho Region – Area across the border teased
• Southern Regions – Ongoing world below current map

Only time will tell, but the scope of the world map indicates the developers could have plans to grow it further!

Rather than a single map, Days Gone leverages 6 uniquely beautiful and dangerous regions of Oregon to create an incredibly diverse sandbox for adventure and action. With hordes to defeat around every corner, lush forests to traverse via drifter bike and tons of collectibles to discover, having multiple maps keeps gameplay fresh for the 40+ hour experience.

For fans of open world action gaming, Days Gone stands out as a premium example of how to create tension and reward exploration with a world brimming full of potential.

So in regards to maps, Days Gone delivers in spades rather than relying on just one!