It does have a minimap, hold E it opens it up it. Tells you player location and item locations so you don't have to wander aimlessly, it tells you the whole map structure too
Ah ok, probably should have been in the in-game tutorial.
(it is) after the first metal area thingy. Prob should emphasize it more, ig its easy to miss
LOL, once I have time I’ll try to replay the intended way. Thanks for your patience (: