Sons of the Forest 🌲
The island holds secrets. Survive a remote island overrun by cannibals and mutants. Build shelter, craft weapons, explore caves, and uncover the truth behind your mission. The sequel to The Forest — bigger, deeper, and more terrifying.
What is Sons of the Forest?
Sons of the Forest is an open-world survival horror game. You play as part of a team sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island. After a helicopter crash, you must survive against cannibalistic tribes, terrifying mutants, and the harsh wilderness. Featuring dynamic building, AI companions, and a story-driven campaign.
Game Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Open World | Large handcrafted island — forests, caves, snow mountains, and beaches |
| 🏗️ Building | Full structural freedom — log cabins, defensive walls, ziplines |
| ⚔️ Combat | Melee, ranged, traps, and explosives — dismemberment system |
| 🤖 AI Companion | Kelvin (deaf) — follows orders, builds, fetches resources |
| 🏃 Story | Narrative-driven with multiple endings — exploration and lore |
| 📡 Seasonal | Dynamic weather, day/night cycle |
| 👥 Co-op | Up to 8 players multiplayer |
Getting Started Guide
1. First Steps
- Loot the helicopter crash site — grab the emergency pack and pistol
- Find Kelvin — your AI companion (he's nearby on the beach)
- Build a basic shelter — use the build book (B key)
- Collect water — use the GPS locator to find ponds
- Avoid the cannibals — stay hidden at night, don't light big fires
2. Essential Tools (Priority Crafting)
| Tool | Materials | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Axe | 2 sticks + 1 rope + 1 rock | Tree cutting, combat |
| Spear | 2 sticks + 1 duct tape | Ranged hunting, fishing |
| Bow | 1 stick + 1 rope | Silent ranged combat |
| Modern Axe | Found in cave | Better tree cutting |
| Rebreather | Found in cave | Underwater exploration |
| Shovel | Found in cave | Dig up graves and artifacts |
3. Food & Water
| Source | Method |
|---|---|
| River water | Drink directly (unsafe) or boil with pot |
| Rain water | Place a tarp + pot under open sky |
| Fish | Craft a spear, stand in shallow water |
| Deer/Rabbit | Trap or hunt with bow / spear |
| Berries | Harvest from bushes — edible, low nutrition |
| Rations | Loot from crates — emergency food |
Building Tips
- Start small — a 3×3 log cabin with one room
- Stick structures are weak — upgrade to logs when possible
- Build a drying rack early for meat preservation
- Stick traps are cheap and effective against cannibal patrols
- Defensive walls can be built from sharpened sticks
- Solar panels (found in bunkers) power electric fences
Combat Tips
- Headshots kill most enemies in 1-2 hits
- Fire is your friend — molotovs and fire arrows are effective against mutants
- Block before you strike — holding block absorbs damage
- Mutants are immune to some weapons — use the shotgun or explosives
- Run away when outnumbered — heal and re-engage
- Caves — bring a lighter (for light), food, and a weapon
Story Progression Hint
- Follow the GPS markers — they lead to key locations
- Find the shovel — it unlocks the main story bunkers
- The VIP is in a hidden bunker — look for maintenance hatches
- Time capsules give hints about the island's backstory
- There are multiple endings — choices matter
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Data from Sons of the Forest Wiki (v1.1).