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Sons of the Forest Guide
| Released | Platforms |
|---|---|
| 2023-02-23 [ Buy it here] | PC |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Endnight Games | Endnight Games |
Sons of the Forest is a survival horror game, where you crash-land on a remote island filled with cannibals and mutants. Craft recipes, build bases, and explore the island to find special equipment and uncover its mysteries. This guide reflects the Sons of the Forest 1.0 updates made in February, 2024.
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Getting Started - Beginner's Guide and Tips and Tricks
Whether you've played The Forest before or this is your first time taking on the franchise, it's always good to know some tips and tricks.
- Our Beginner's Guide is designed to introduce you to some basic mechanics of gameplay, and get you familiar with the main objectives. Learn about your AI companion, emergency pack, and how to quickly set up a camp.
- And if you want to get off to a strong start, take a look at our How to Duplicate Early Game Items and Resources guide
- See our Tips and Tricks page for some handy hints on combat, crafting, and exploring.
- Check out our interactive Sons of the Forest Map for all locations, inlcuing the 1.0 update locations that have changed for many key items.
- Things Sons of the Forest Doesn't Tell You
- Looking for a modded experience? Our 5 Best Mods to Download guide will break down which mods are worth getting.
- Cheats and Secrets
Walkthrough
With the basics covered, it's time to focus on the objectives of the game. There isn't a traditional walkthrough for Sons of the Forest, but there are points of interest, objectives and an ending for you to uncover.
- Tackle your first few nights with our Survival Guide and learn How to Make Use of Your AI Companion (Kelvin).
- And if you're looking to stick it out for the long haul, you're going to need a base to call your own.
- Before you can make it to the end, you'll need to Find and Obtain All Keycards.
- When you're well-equipped and ready to see how it all plays out, head over to the Ending Guide.
Sons of the Forest How-To Guides
There's a wealth of resources, special equipment, and items to find as you wander around the island. To make it easier for you to get your hands on everything, we've got how-to guides that take you step-by-step through the process of obtaining key items.
- How-To Guides
- How to Duplicate Early Game Items and Resources
- How to Get the Rebreather
- How to Get the Zipline Rope Gun
- How to Get a Shovel
- How to Get Water
- How to Find the 3D Printer
- How to Get and Use the Sled
- How to Find and Use the GPS Locators
- How to Build a Defensive Wall
- How to Get Rope
- How to Assign Hotkeys
- How to Find and Befriend Virginia
- How to Fish
- How to Zipline
- How to Make a Gate
- How to Heal
- How to Find the Hang Glider
- How to Find Turtle Shells
- How to Build a Fire and Use Firewood
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Resources, Weapons, and Tools in Sons of the Forest
Resources are essential for crafting and building your base, but it's easier to find them if you know exactly where to look. There are also tools and weapons you can find, dotted around the map, as well as craftable ones to keep cannibals at bay.
- See our List of Resources to understand what you'll find naturally and what you'll need to search crates for.
- Want a list of All Weapons and Attachments? We've got that covered, with information on recipes needed to craft them, or the locations you can loot them from.
- There's also plenty of armor you can find, which we've detailed in our All Armor and Outfits guide.
- And if you want to make the most of the island, you'll need All Tools that can be found. See our dedicated page for information on each of the tools available, what they do, and how to find them.
