One of the best things about Morrowind was the fact that exploration wasn't just rewarding for "standard loot". Sometimes you could find unique items in the game world which were one of a kind. I think the odds are good that exploration will be a thing in CP for finding useful items. But what about unique items?
For example:
Unique mantis blades implant found on the top of a shelf in a warehouse during a story mission.
Unique shotgun mod found in an apartment in a safe hidden in a closet.
Unique leather jacket found in the back room of a clothing store that has gone out of business. Entrance through a ventilation shaft you can hack.
Unique eye implant found in the sewers in a freezer at a hidden safehouse.
Unique items hidden around in the world is what takes exploration from fun - to absolutely thrilling imo.
For example:
Unique mantis blades implant found on the top of a shelf in a warehouse during a story mission.
Unique shotgun mod found in an apartment in a safe hidden in a closet.
Unique leather jacket found in the back room of a clothing store that has gone out of business. Entrance through a ventilation shaft you can hack.
Unique eye implant found in the sewers in a freezer at a hidden safehouse.
Unique items hidden around in the world is what takes exploration from fun - to absolutely thrilling imo.