When Can You Fast Travel to Iki Island in Ghost of Tsushima?
The ability to fast travel is crucial in open-world games like Ghost of Tsushima, allowing you to quickly traverse vast distances and revisit previously explored locations. The Iki Island expansion is no different. However, unlocking this convenient feature isn’t immediate. You can fast travel to Iki Island after completing the “Journey into the Past” tale on Tsushima Island. This means you need to progress far enough into the main story of Ghost of Tsushima to unlock this tale.
Unlocking Iki Island and Fast Travel
Before you can even think about fast traveling to Iki Island, you need to meet specific prerequisites within the main game.
Reaching Act II on Tsushima
The “Journey into the Past” tale becomes available only after you begin Act II of Ghost of Tsushima. This requires completing all the tales in Act I, including pivotal story missions. Essentially, you need to liberate the first major area of Tsushima from the Mongol invasion and advance the main storyline.
Initiating the “Journey into the Past” Tale
Once you’re in Act II, look for the “Journey into the Past” tale on the world map. It usually appears in the Toyotama region (the second major area of Tsushima). The game will guide you to a specific location where you’ll encounter a group of villagers discussing strange occurrences. This will trigger the questline that leads you to Iki Island.
The Arrival on Iki Island: No Immediate Fast Travel
After initiating the “Journey into the Past” tale, you’ll be transported to Iki Island via a perilous journey. Initially, fast travel is disabled on Iki Island. The island is in a state of chaos, and Jin Sakai is experiencing intense hallucinations and flashbacks.
Restoring Order and Unlocking Fast Travel Points
To unlock fast travel points on Iki Island, you need to liberate Mongol territories, discover key locations, and progress through the main storyline on Iki Island itself. As you complete tales and clear enemy outposts, specific locations will become available for fast travel. This mirrors the system on Tsushima Island, where liberating areas unlocks them for quick travel.
Maximizing Your Fast Travel Experience on Iki Island
Once fast travel becomes available, you’ll want to make the most of it.
Strategic Liberation of Mongol Camps
Prioritize liberating Mongol camps and settlements. These locations often become fast travel points upon liberation. Consult your map to identify these areas and plan your attacks accordingly.
Unveiling Hidden Locations
Explore Iki Island thoroughly. Discovering hidden locations, such as shrines, scenic spots, and unexplored areas, can sometimes unlock new fast travel points.
Completing Tales and Side Quests
Many tales and side quests reward you with access to new locations. Completing these activities can indirectly unlock new fast travel opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Fast Travel on Iki Island
Here are some frequently asked questions about fast traveling on Iki Island:
1. Can I fast travel to Iki Island immediately after purchasing the expansion?
No. You need to reach Act II of the main Ghost of Tsushima story and initiate the “Journey into the Past” tale.
2. How do I initiate the “Journey into the Past” tale?
The tale appears in the Toyotama region of Tsushima (Act II). Look for a group of villagers discussing strange occurrences.
3. Is fast travel available as soon as I arrive on Iki Island?
No. Fast travel is initially disabled on Iki Island. You must liberate areas and progress through the main storyline.
4. What types of locations become fast travel points?
Typically, liberated Mongol camps, settlements, and key story locations become fast travel points.
5. How do I unlock more fast travel points on Iki Island?
By liberating territories, discovering locations, and completing tales.
6. Can I fast travel back to Tsushima Island from Iki Island?
Yes, once you have unlocked fast travel on Iki Island, you can freely fast travel between Tsushima and Iki.
7. Are there any limitations on fast travel once it’s unlocked?
There are no inherent limitations besides needing to discover and unlock specific locations as fast travel points.
8. Does fast travel cost anything in Ghost of Tsushima?
No, fast travel is free and doesn’t require any resources.
9. Does fast traveling affect the time of day?
No, fast traveling does not affect the in-game time of day.
10. Can I fast travel during a mission?
Generally, you cannot fast travel during active main story missions. Some side quests may allow it, but key story moments often restrict fast travel.
11. What happens if I try to fast travel before I’ve unlocked it?
The game will prevent you from fast traveling, and a message will likely indicate that the area needs to be secured or that you need to progress further in the story.
12. Does difficulty level affect fast travel availability?
No, difficulty level does not impact fast travel availability.
13. Can I fast travel if I’m over-encumbered?
There is no encumbrance system in Ghost of Tsushima, so this is not a factor.
14. Are there any missable fast travel points?
No, fast travel points are generally not missable. You can always return to locations and unlock them.
15. Is there a map to show all the fast travel points I’ve unlocked?
The world map displays all discovered locations, including those available for fast travel. Unlocked fast travel points are clearly marked on the map.