What are the changing symbols and pillars found around the map in Control Resonant?

If you've been exploring Control Resonant you've probably seen pillars of light that form changing symbols above them as you get close, dotted around the map. The game doesn't explain what these are, though you might be kicking yourself once you find out, as we'll explain here.The changing symbol pillars in Control Resonant explained(Image credit: Remedy)The shifting symbols around Control Resonant are checkpoints / respawn save points that automatically trigger when you get close to them. Befor