Sons of the Forest 🌲

The island holds secrets. Survive a remote island overrun by cannibals and mutants in this terrifying open-world horror survival game.

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).