Kylo manages to survive his ship crashing, so it makes sense that the wayfinder would survive as well. When Rey burns his ship later, that’s more of what’s known in the insurance industry as a ‘total loss’.
@NeverarGreat
I agree with everything, but I think it would be better not to show the Wayfinder in the XWing. That could be very easily misread as her using it, even when not hooked up.
Because why should she bring it if it is of no use?
Perhaps Rey doesn’t know how the Wayfinder actually works, and may assume that merely having the artifact near her will impart an ability to find Exegol. And this may be correct, for her.
I like the idea that the Wayfinder isn’t necessary for Rey to find the source of darkness in the film, while it is necessary for Ben. And I don’t think it matters if the audience even picks up on it, because it is supposed to be a subtle difference. If a viewer wants to believe that she used the Wayfinder to find Exegol, they can still believe that. However, a more discerning viewer may realize the difference and appreciate the added depth.