Sons of the Forest version 1.0, the successor to the survival horror game The Forest, is on the verge of release. Here’s an in-depth look at everything we know about the title, encompassing trailers, gameplay, and more.
Returning to the Horrifying Wilderness
Sons of the Forest brings players back to the spine-chilling ambiance of the original The Forest game. Another plane crash plunges players into the dense wilderness, blending survival and horror elements akin to a realistic version of Minecraft.
Release Date and Time
Sons of The Forest version 1.0 is set to launch on February 22, 2024, marking its transition from early access. The game debuted on Steam at 9 am PST or 5 pm GMT, allowing players to delve into its dangers.
Platforms
For now, Sons of the Forest is exclusively accessible to PC players. While a console release remains unconfirmed, considering the predecessor’s availability on PlayStation 4, a sequel on consoles is plausible.
Gameplay Insights
Much like its predecessor, Sons of the Forest revolves around survival, necessitating exploration and crafting to endure. Players must construct shelters, forage and cook food, all while evading mutated cannibals lurking in the darkness. Venturing into caves, crucial for unraveling the game’s mystery, heightens the peril with each expedition.
Enhancements and Features
In an exclusive preview by IGN, Endnight Games unveiled an AI companion named Kelvin, designed to aid players throughout their survival odyssey. Enhanced creature AI dynamically responds to external stimuli and weather changes, while the game’s graphics rival those of leading AAA titles.
Game Dynamics
Sons of the Forest adopts a first-person perspective, drawing inspiration from Minecraft’s construction mechanics and the suspenseful ambiance of games like Resident Evil and Outlast.
Exploring the Storyline
While the origin of mutants was explored in the first installment, Sons of the Forest delves deeper into their culture and motives. Mutants appear more organized and assertive, suggesting a formidable adversary defending its territory. The moral ambiguity surrounding mutants in The Forest evolves, depicting them not merely as victims but as formidable opponents fighting to protect their domain.