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- $29.99
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- February 22, 2024
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How co-op works
Online survival co-op for up to eight on one island. Players share items, gather and store seasonal resources, build and defend settlements, explore surface and cave areas together, and support one another against cannibals and mutants.
About this game
Sons of the Forest drops you on a dangerous island filled with cannibals and unknown terrors as you search for a missing billionaire. This open-world survival horror game leans heavily into resource management, crafting, and base building, with true co-op play that lets you team up online to share the workload and the scares.
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You'll scavenge for supplies, construct shelters, craft weapons, and explore underground caves while fending off hostile creatures. Working with friends means splitting tasks like gathering food and fortifying your camp, but it also means coordinating during chaotic encounters when you're outnumbered and running low on ammo. Communication is vital when threats can appear from any direction.
The game supports online co-op, letting a small group tackle the island together. Sessions demand constant teamwork, from planning supply runs to defending your base during nighttime raids, creating tense moments that escalate when you're fighting to keep everyone alive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in Sons of the Forest?
Sons of the Forest supports online co-op multiplayer up to 8 players. You can play with a small group of friends to split survival tasks and defend against cannibal attacks together.
Can I play Sons of the Forest solo, or is it co-op only?
You can play both solo and in online co-op. The game is designed to work either way, so you can tackle the island's dangers alone or team up with friends to share the workload and scares.
Does Sons of the Forest have split-screen co-op?
No, Sons of the Forest only supports online co-op. There's no local split-screen or couch co-op option available.
What makes teamwork important in Sons of the Forest co-op?
Communication and coordination are crucial. You'll need to split tasks like gathering resources, building defenses, and crafting while also working together during combat when cannibals attack-especially at night when threats come from multiple directions and supplies run low.
Is there cross-platform play between PC and other systems?
Sons of the Forest is currently only available on Windows PC through Steam