What Is Confirmed
That wording suggests more exploration freedom than a strictly linear corridor, but it does not prove one seamless world. Fast travel, loading transitions, backtracking rules, day-night systems, map completion, and the size of individual regions remain incomplete before release.
What It Means for Players
Beginner guides will avoid promising unrestricted travel. Region pages will be activated only after official or in-game names are verified, then connect routes, bosses, quests, items, and collectibles. This prevents trailer locations from becoming inaccurate permanent labels.
Source and Verification
This update is based on S-GAME PlayStation Blog introduction. It separates confirmed statements from inferences and records the publication date so later announcements or retail testing can replace outdated information.
Next Update
The related beginner hub will be revised when S-GAME, PlayStation, Steam, the dedicated State of Play, or the release build supplies a concrete change. Rumors, retailer placeholders, community tags, and edited footage are not treated as final mechanical proof.