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Sons of the Forest

Sons of the Forest is a 2023 entry in the increasingly-crowded survival game genre, and a sequel to The Forest. Adding horror to the mix, you must build and craft the tools you need to persevere on an island full of demonic enemies.

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Sons of the Forest

Platform(s)
PC
Released
February 23, 2023
Developer(s)
Endnight Games
Publisher(s)
Newnight
Genre(s)
Survival
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Engine
Unity
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Sons Of The Forest: 10 Biggest Changes In 1.0

With the official launch of Sons of the Forest, some relevant changes and features have arrived. Discover which ones are the most important here.

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Sons Of The Forest: GPS Locator Location Guide

Traveling in the forest can be quite troublesome. That's where the GPS locators come in handy. Learn where to find them with this guide.

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Sons Of The Forest: Where To Find The Shotgun

One of the most powerful weapons in Sons of the Forest is pretty difficult to find. Here's a quick guide that will give you a hand.

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Sons Of The Forest: Where To Find The Rifle

There are many threats in Sons of the Forest. You shouldn't go exploring without having a good weapon like the Rifle in your inventory.

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Indie Games
Sons Of The Forest: How To Get The Ancient Armor

The Ancient Armor is one of the best pieces of equipment that you can get thanks to its multiple benefits. Learn how to find it here.

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Sons Of The Forest: How To Build Stone Fireplace

Discover how to craft a Stone Fireplace in Sons of the Forest.

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Sons Of The Forest: Map Markers, Explained

Don't get lost in Songs of the Forest with map markers.

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Sons Of The Forest: How To Beat Holey

Here's how to defeat Holey in Sons of the Forest.

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Indie Games
Sons Of The Forest: Cooking Guide

Just because you're stranded, that doesn't mean you can't flex your culinary muscles.

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A screenshot from Sons of the Forest showing Kelvin sitting in front of a defensive wall with a gate opening on the beach.
Indie Games
Sons Of The Forest: How To Build a Defensive Wall

You need to protect yourself against the dangers you can find on this island. Learn how to build a Defensive Wall in this guide.

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Sons Of The Forest: How To Get The Shovel

The Shovel is a key item in Sons Of The Forest, but you'll need to complete a bunch of other tasks before you can get your hands on it. Here's how!

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Sons Of The Forest: How To Get The Canteen

You'll be sipping fresh water in no time.

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A screenshot from Sons of the Forest showing the golf cart sitting under the shade of some trees in the forest.
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Sons Of The Forest: How To Get A Golf Cart

Why walk through the island when you can drive a golf cart? You and your friends can travel in this vehicle. No golf sticks included, though.

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Indie Games
Sons Of The Forest: Where To Find The Winter Jacket

The Winter Jacket is crucial to staving off the cold in Sons of the Forest.

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A screenshot from Sons of the Forest showing a grouping of three turtles in the shallow parts of the water on a beach.
Indie Games
Sons Of The Forest: Where To Get Turtle Shells

Thirsty in Sons of the Forest? Here's how to find turtle shells and craft a rain catcher.

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A screenshot from Sons of the Forest showing Kelvin standing next to a drying rack with two pieces of meat on it.
Indie Games
Sons Of The Forest: How To Use The Drying Rack

Conquer hunger and preserve your bounty.

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Sons Of The Forest: Ending, Explained

The end of your trials and tribulations is a bit of a mystery, so here's everything you need to know about the many endings of Sons of the Forest.

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Sons Of The Forest: Virginia Waving, Wielding Guns And Escaping The Island
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Sons Of The Forest: Who Is Virginia?

A mysterious yet friendly mutant that's found wandering the woods - here's what you need to know about Virginia from Sons of the Forest.

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