The short answer
The developer confirms automated HOVA taxis and trains for travel between districts, plus a boat you can pilot. You cannot drive cars. District transitions have loading screens, and story progress opens additional locations.
Choose a transport system for the journey
| Travel option | Announced scope |
|---|---|
| HOVA taxi | Automated district travel; not a car you drive. |
| Train | An automated connection between districts. |
| Boat | Player-piloted exploration of water-connected areas. |
| Within a district | Explore the district and interiors of most businesses. |
Sources for this section
- ION LANDS / 505 Games: COMMUNITY Q&A · Checked 2026-09-20 · Published 2026-03-31
Two districts described in development blogs
| Place | Official description |
|---|---|
| Seaside Boardwalk | A seaside district with a pier and businesses. The November blog describes a fast train connection to the industrial district. |
| Skyhigh Gardens | Elevated gardens and connected structures. The September blog says to reach it using the flying taxi service. |
| The Metro Hub | Named in the Skyhigh Gardens blog as central to the subway system. |
Sources for this section
- ION LANDS / 505 Games: NOVEMBER 2025 COMMUNITY BLOG · Checked 2026-09-20 · Published 2025-11-27
- ION LANDS / 505 Games: SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMUNITY BLOG · Checked 2026-09-20 · Published 2025-10-01
Use the visitor brochure as an overview
The September 11 tourist-map announcement shares a brochure of key areas and activities. Follow its source link to view the original images. It is useful orientation material, but it is not a verified set of coordinates or a route to every vendor.
Fares, schedules, exact station names, boat acquisition steps and location unlocks still need testing. The district descriptions above are not a complete map of all explorable areas.
Sources for this section
- ION LANDS / 505 Games: Nivalis Nights – Your Tourist Map · Checked 2026-09-20 · Published 2026-09-11
- ION LANDS / 505 Games: COMMUNITY Q&A · Checked 2026-09-20 · Published 2026-03-31
Research checked 2026-09-20. This is a source-based guide; Kingy has not independently play-tested these steps. Evidence and coverage.