How come PC games are more wide open (MMO’s) but with current gen consoles, the maps etc, aren’t as expansive?

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How come PC games are more wide open (MMO’s) but with current gen consoles, the maps etc, aren’t as expansive?

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WoW only loads what you need. It’s constantly loading in new textures as you move around.
To add: WoW has been expanding their map since 2004. Of course it’s huge