The Zone in STALKER 2 is massive — a true open-world with 60 square kilometers of land and 20 complete regions to explore, all without a single loading screen. That makes it incredibly immersive to adventure through, but it also means trying to travel to areas you've previously been to can be a very time-consuming endeavor. The dynamic nature of The Zone also makes it a risky one, as at any time, you could stumble across wandering bandits or mutants hunting for their next meal. And even if you're able to take them out, you might take a lot of damage from the encounters and be forced to repair your gear more than you'd like.
Many open-world games offer players a fast travel mechanic to make retreading old ground quick and easy, and while it may not seem like STALKER 2 has one at first, it actually does. However, the fast travel system in GSC Game World's hardcore survival shooter has some notable limitations you should know about, and doesn't unlock until you make some decent progress in your playthrough, either.
