00:00Here are some tips to help you explore the beautiful and dangerous land of Laconia in God of War Sons
00:05of Sparta.
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00:11As you move through the regions of Laconia, you'll discover a wide range of optional quests and activities.
00:16If you ever get lost, look for the main quest marker on your map to quickly reorient yourself to the
00:22primary objective.
00:23You will also be able to drop custom markers with your choice of symbol and colour
00:26to help you track points of interest that you may want to return to later.
00:31Each region has a vermilion globe.
00:34Offer blood orbs to reveal a report on the key points of interest to make sure you don't miss anything
00:38big as you explore.
00:40Capsites are where you can save your game and upgrade Kratos, so finding these throughout each region is a top
00:46priority.
00:47Your primary form of fast travel until later in the game will be using the Crossings of Olympus.
00:52Upon reaching a temple, you'll be able to unlock its Crossing of Olympus and transport yourself directly to any other
00:59temples crossing you've previously unlocked.
01:01The bust of Lycurgus is one of Kratos' most important tools in Sons of Sparta.
01:06At various points in the story, you can upgrade the bust to unlock new abilities that will be crucial in
01:11helping Kratos bypass certain obstacles,
01:13such as illuminating hidden objects or removing harmful gas.
01:17Marking these obstacles on your map when you encounter them will make it a breeze to come back later once
01:22you have access to the right ability.
01:24The gifts of Olympus provide Kratos with a vast array of powerful attacks, some of which are crucial in solving
01:30environmental puzzles.
01:31Keep an eye out for elements in your environment that can only be reached or interacted with by using a
01:37specific ability.
01:37Not everything in Laconia is as it seems. Some walls are illusions or can be smashed, revealing new passageways or
01:44hidden rewards.
01:46Don't hesitate to whack your spear against a wall or two, you might find a surprise you weren't expecting.
01:51In addition to the main story, Sons of Sparta has a ton of optional quests, lore and activities to find.
01:57Make sure you interact with the world and characters around you to discover what else is just beneath the surface
02:02waiting to be found.
02:03Now you're ready to embark on an epic journey exploring the beautiful land of Laconia and God of War, Sons
02:10of Sparta.
02:11Out now.
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