Explore Overlay and Fog of War Walking Map

Explore Overlay makes city discovery visual by showing the parts of the map your routes have revealed.

What this feature does

The Explore Overlay, also known as Fog of War, gives walking progress a visual layer. Streets can show which parts of the map have already been explored by your routes and which parts still feel undiscovered, turning every walk into a visible map-reveal challenge.

Real Streets capabilities

Fog of War style map overlay.
Visual distinction between revealed and unexplored map areas.
Exploration based on past walking routes.
Progress context for future route planning.
Connection to city completion and visited streets.

How it works

Track routes

Walk with Streets so your route history can reveal parts of the map.

View the overlay

Use the visual layer to see what has been explored.

Choose new areas

Plan future walks around places that still feel unexplored.

Practical ways to use it

Make city exploration feel like revealing a map.
Spot nearby areas your walks haven't covered.
Plan routes through less familiar streets.
Turn ordinary walking into a discovery challenge.

FAQ

What is the Explore Overlay?

It is a visual map layer that shows which parts of the map have already been revealed by your routes.

Is Fog of War connected to walking progress?

Yes. The overlay is based on your route history and city exploration progress.

Explore Overlay and Fog of War Map