Adventure games and sprawling RPGs seem to be getting bigger and bigger with each new release. From the staggeringly large open-worlds found in titles like Skyrim to the vast and varied interconnected open-areas in games like Greedfall, video game worlds are getting bigger and bolder. So, in order to combat this and to make the journey less traveled even less traveled, developers have implemented handy fast travel systems to help out players.

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While most games have their fast travel systems fade the screen out and teleport the player to a brand new location, some games take a unique approach. Whether it's making the in-game reason for players going from one end of the map to another in the blink of an eye make a little more sense, or simply making the whole affair that much more immersive, these games have by far the most interesting fast travel systems.

7 Fragile's Umbrella - Death Stranding

Fast Travel In Video Games a wide shot of Fragile from Death Stranding standing in a moss covered open field with a mountain in the distance holding a bag in one hand and her umbrella over her head in the other

While Death Stranding may have one of the best storylines for an open-world game, it is no secret that its exploration is a little like marmite. You'll either love or hate Death Stranding depending on how fond you are on tumbling over cliffs and perpetually stumbling over difficult terrain. Trying to maneuver across cascading cliffsides and wet rocky outcrops is certainly no walk in the park. Fortunately, the developers decided to implement a fast travel system of sorts to help out those struggling to lumber heavy gear across Death Stranding's apocalyptic landscapes. Enter Fragile's Umbrella.

Fragile is a character in Death Stranding who has the ability to jump between locations via the beaches. A little while into the game, she lends these handy abilities of hers to you via an umbrella she leaves in your room. While you can't bring any of the heavy items with you, it does allow those who don't fancy the trek back to get there in a hurry. It is also a nice and immersive in-game explanation for why you can skip traveling such great distances.

6 Hailing A Taxi - The Yakuza Games

Fast Travel In Video Games a close up of Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza: Like A Dragon stood in front of an open yellow taxi door with a text box below him discussing the cost of the taxi fare

In the Yakuza series, one of the easiest ways to travel across the delightful city of Kamurocho as well as to any external locations is via a taxi. These are handily placed across each location and are perfect for getting around if you're in a hurry. They are also especially helpful in Yakuza: Like A Dragon which saw one of the series' largest maps for the player to explore.

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Unlike most fast travel systems, you usually have to pay to get across town in a taxi. They're not that pricey, however, for those who plan to use them as their main mode of transport you'd be well advised to collect as much cash as possible as it can become an expensive habit.

5 An Immersive Carriage Ride - Skyrim

Fast Travel In Video Games a wide shot of a man on a wooden horse-drawn carriage in Skyrim set at night with trees and a roof in the background

Players can fast travel to the many places they've visited via the traditional fast travel system present in Skyrim. Whether it's to return to a tricky dungeon or to simply quickly head back to a town to sell your wares, Skyrim's normal fast travel system has you covered. However, for those looking for something a little more immersive, Skyrim has an alternative fast traveling system: carriages.

Similar to the taxis in the Yakuza franchise, you'll have to pay to ride on one of these magnificent wooden carriages. Additionally, they can only be found in select places such as outside of towns. However, not only are they a much more immersive way of traveling across the stunning and engrossing world of Skryim, but they're also a decent means of visiting towns you've never been to before. Should you wish to go to Falkreath or Solitude before you naturally come across them while exploring, then carriages are by far the best means to do this.

4 Mailing Yourself - Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

Fast Travel In Video Games a mid shot of Snake hiding beneath a cardboard box in Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain on a sand-covered road with tufts of grass near him and buildings, trees and enemies off in the distance

If you love the aforementioned Death Stranding, then there's a good chance you played Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. It is remarkable what it achieved for the Metal Gear series. Not only did it bring its innovative gameplay and intricate story to a much wider audience, but it also introduced one of the most bizarre means of traveling. For those who aren't aware, one of Snake's preferred ways of sneaking around is via a cardboard box. Well, should you discover one of these in The Phantom Pain, you can have a truck come and pick you up before delivering you to your chosen destination.

That's right. In The Phantom Pain players can quite literally mail themselves to wherever it is they want to go. It is by far one of the strangest forms of fast traveling in video game history, which seems fitting for an equally as strange, yet beloved series. This system is not only an immersive and confusing, albeit memorable, in-game explanation for why you can fast travel, but also a perfect way of including a staple of the games into the series' first foray into the open-world genre.

3 Taking The Subway - Persona 5

Fast Travel In Video Games a mid shot of Joker from Persona 5 stood by the doors of a subway train with a bag slung over his shoulder, passengers mulling about in the distance and the name of the station in the bottom right of the image in bold letters

The subway in Persona 5 is a feature that has divided fans somewhat. While many like the way it makes traveling across the stunning and vibrant world of Persona 5, some dislike how confusing and complicated it can be to navigate. Fortunately, for those who have no patience for the subway system, there is a more traditional fast travel mechanic in place. However, for those looking for something a little more immersive, the subway is a perfect way to get around.

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Taking the subway is as easy as heading into the station and finding the correct platform for where you want to go. It can be quite an involved process, but for the incredibly satisfying added level of immersion it brings, it is absolutely worth it. You can also read purchased books on the train while you wait for it to take you to your destination.

2 Getting Blackout Drunk - Sunset Overdrive

Fast Travel In Video Games a wide shot of Sam from Sunset Overdrive drinking alcohol in a deserted street full of abandoned and destroyed cars and buildings

The quirky cult classic Sunset Overdrive by legendary developer Insomniac Games is beloved for its unique approach to gameplay and its wacky and colorful world. While the developers would go on to improve and innovate even further on its fast-paced movement and combat in Marvel's Spider-Man, Sunset Overdrive was incredibly exceptional and fun for its time. One of the many interesting things it brought to the table was a strange and apt fast travel system: getting blackout drunk.

In order to fast travel anywhere across Sunset Overdrive's vibrant world, players must first get absolutely wasted. Once they pass out, the screen will fade to black before the player eventually wakes up at their intended destination. It is a nifty and novel idea that perfectly incorporates the game's themes and sense of humor into an otherwise simple system.

1 Setting Up Camp - Greedfall

Fast Travel In Video Games a mid shot of De Sardet from Greedfall stood next to a campfire with his various companions stood around it too facing him with autumnal leaves, pots and pans scattered across the floor and dying trees off into the distance

Greedfall is the unique RPG from developer Spiders and is packed full of interesting ideas and novel concepts. Its many mechanics are easy to pick up and fun to learn, but there is definitely a lot on offer here that the player should know about before starting. One such feature is the many ways you can fast travel.

If you want to fast travel across Greedfall's large world, then you'll need to either take a carriage, head to one of the many large stones, or find a campfire. All of these means provide an interesting and immersive way to explain away the time spent fast traveling, and in fact, should you fast travel the game will tell you how long it'll take to get there. Suffice to say, Spiders successfully incorporated the mechanic into the lore and world in a meaningful and interesting way.

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