One of the features that confuse players of "Final Fantasy XV" the most is the Points of No Return. Here are the tips and tricks about Points of No return as well as Umbra and how it is related to your total gameplay experience.
The Points of Return in "Final Fantasy XV"
At some point in the game, you will be cautioned about not being able to return to your previous location. This could happen as early as "Final Fantasy XV" Chapters 3 and 4. The good part, though, is that these scenes, are story-based and not that long. They typically last an hour, more or less. Once complete, you should be able to come back to the open-world setting either on where you are located or to a new location.
Introduction to Chapter 8, The Real Point Of No Return in "Final Fantasy XV"
The precise point of no return is upon reaching the end of Chapter 8. According to Reddit, after that, you will be sailing into a brand new area. From there, you will be on a semi-unlocked chapter, which will be trailed by a sequence of events. All of these, though, will bring you straight to the end of the game. If in any case, you want to go back to the open-world in "Final Fantasy XV," there is a guaranteed way to do it. Luckily, the studio has made a nice trick.
The Importance of Umbra in "Final Fantasy XV"
As mentioned, the developers have fashioned an escape path that will bring you back to the open-world. This is by the method of using Umbra, according to RPGSite. In Chapter 9, you will encounter a mysterious Gentiana in a hotel located in Leville Hotel in Altissa. In here, you will fully comprehend and appreciate the concept of Umbra.
In the earlier phase of the "Final Fantasy XV" story, you will be able to obtain a dog, this, is actually Umbra. Its powers, however, can only be used when Gentiania unlocks it. Hence,you need to go through the aforementioned progression. Umbra will give you the option to go back to the open-world of Lucis. This is the same every time you want to go through various quests. The main key is to go straight to the lodgings and call Umbra whenever you want to go back. In addition, when lodging, you will not be required to pay. The trick is to talk to the man at the front desk.