Endnight Games launches 'Sons of the Forest' early access, available exclusively on PC via Steam; Details here

Sons of the Forest, the open-world survival game, is out now via early access after experiencing several delays. Its developer, Endnight Games, has revealed that the game is available for download starting 12pm ET, February 23, 2023.

Players, whether playing solo or co-op, are advised to take note of the release times to ensure that they can enter the challenging sandbox world of Sons of the Forest as soon as it launches. This is due to the fact that the game will not be available for preload on Steam.

Preloads are typically used to download games ahead of their official release so that players can begin playing immediately on launch day. It is important to note that the version of the game being released is not the final version, but rather an early access pre-release version.


What is the game about?

Just like its predecessor, Sons of the Forest is a game where players are stranded on an isolated and unexplored island after a crash landing. While the first game was centered around the protagonist's search for their child, the second installment focuses on finding a missing billionaire.

The game is designed to support up to eight players who can work together to survive on the island. However, even when playing solo, players will not be entirely alone as Endnight Games has included an AI-controlled partner named Kelvin. Despite being mute due to brain injury, players can assign commands to Kelvin, making him an invaluable ally throughout the game.
The presence of AI-controlled allies such as Kelvin will certainly be beneficial to players, given the numerous threats they will encounter in the game. In addition to the harsh environmental conditions, players must also contend with dangerous cannibals and mutants that roam the open world. To survive, players must craft weapons and gather resources to construct safe havens such as houses.

Despite the many hostile NPCs, players will also have the opportunity to recruit friendly companions such as Virginia, a three-legged female mutant. Sons of the Forest not only boasts stunning visuals but also improved mechanics and smarter AI, making for a more immersive and challenging gaming experience.

As with any game still in development, Sons of the Forest may have technical issues and bugs that players may encounter during its Early Access period. However, this allows the game development team to work alongside the community to address any issues and improve the game.

Sons of the Forest is available exclusively via Steam Early Access, meaning that it is only be available on PC for the time being.

FAQs:

1. What is the genre of Sons of the Forest?
   Survival Horror.
2. What was Sons of the Forest predecessor?
   The Forest.