Let me tell ya something about exploration in this game - its totally up to you but theres definitely some good stuff hidden away if you take the time to look around. I learned pretty quickly that checking out those side areas in downtown seattle can really pay off, especially when youre running low on supplies. Found this sweet shotgun in an old bank vault once, and there are these cool little environmental stories everywhere that fill in what happened before everything went down

The thing is you dont technically need to search every building but in my experience having those extra resources really helps when things get rough. Ive found some pretty crucial stuff just poking around like training manuals that unlock new skills and supplements to upgrade abilities. Sometimes youll spot a safe and the code is usually hidden somewhere nearby like on a note or calendar which is pretty neat

Look i get wanting to stick to the main story cause the pacing is really good but maybe take some time to explore when youre in the more open areas. Those coffee shops and music stores might look empty at first but theres usually something interesting tucked away. Just dont stress too much about finding everything - the games designed so you can still get through just fine following the main path but having those extra supplies definitely makes life easier