How to Locate an Abandoned Overgrown City

The cities in this add-on are massive. Once you know what to look for, they're easy to spot from a distance.

What to Look For

These cities have been reclaimed by nature, so their outline looks different from normal terrain.

• Building silhouettes poking through foliage. Watch for blocky shapes rising above the treeline.
• Unusual tree placement. Trees growing straight out of streets and rooftops are a strong sign.
• Vine-covered walls. Vines and decay spread across the buildings, so a strange green or ruined patch on the horizon is worth checking.
• Water nearby. Ruins can sit near lakes, so scan shorelines as you travel.

Searching Efficiently

1. Show your coordinates. Turn on Show Coordinates in world settings so you can track where you've been.

2. Travel in straight lines. Pick a direction and commit to it. Zig-zagging wastes time re-crossing explored ground.

3. Get some height. Climb hills or tall trees and look around. Large ruins are much easier to see from above.

4. Move quickly. Use a horse or a boat along rivers and coasts to cover more new terrain.

5. Raise your render distance. In Video settings, a higher value lets you see distant city skylines sooner.

When You Find One

• Write down the coordinates immediately.
• Set your spawn point nearby if you can.
• Remember that every ruined structure is a high-risk zone. Don't rush in carelessly just because you've found it.