Tag: Sons of the Forest

The first substantial Sons of the Forest patch is here, bringing with it a slew of balance changes and fixes, along with some new features too. The patch is live now on Steam,  and once you update the game, you’ll get binoculars, a new defensive gate, a hang glider, and a Kelvin who won’t chop down trees if you build something in them anymore. Kelvin won’t break radios when he drops them anymore either, which is a nice change.

Expect some extra resistance when you run through the food bunker from now on, as developer Endnight added a new mini-boss to the survival game. You may want to think twice before taking a shotgun into battle, though. They deal half their usual damage now.

Other balance changes include getting less hydration and energy from energy drinks, muddy cannibals who are more docile than normal, and the possibility of getting mugged and eaten in your sleep. Nearby enemies who can reach you when you start honk-shoo mimimi-ing may take advantage of the opportunity. 

There’s a long list of additional fixes and tweaks on Steam, ranging from moose moving more naturally to audio improvements and better impact collisions. One thing worth noting for speedrunners is that you can’t open locked doors with sticks anymore. You can, however, lock a door with a stick, by propping the stick against it.

Sons of the Forest is in early access on Steam now, after breaking the site when it launched at the end of February. Endnight has no full release date in mind just yet.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

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So you’re stuck on a deserted island with a bunch of mutant cannibals, eh? No problem, friend – our Sons of the Forest tips and tricks should help in a pinch.

Much like its predecessor, Sons of the Forest is an intense survival horror game that requires meticulous planning and a thoughtful eye. Looking for food supplies or shelter in the wilderness is tough enough – let alone while there are loads of flesh-eating humanoids on your tail. Thankfully, you’re not alone in this.

So put on some leaf armor, sip some creek water, and prepare for a few memorable nights in Sons of the Forest.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

At long last, Sons of the Forest has released in early access – and everyone is falling for the loveable oddity that is Kelvin.

If you’re unfamiliar with Sons of the Forest, it’s a multiplayer survival video game where players have to, well, survive on a deserted island – oh, and there are mutant cannibals hunting you. This highly-anticipated sequel to The Forest is so popular that its early access launch took Steam down last week. 

Survival is a group effort here, and a particular character named Kelvin is always eager to help. After an unfortunate helicopter crash, Kelvin sustains severe head trauma – enough that he can no longer speak or hear anything. Luckily enough, he can still take orders from you through written notes. Need someone to gather sticks and twigs for a makeshift shelter? Kelvin is your guy.

The trouble is Kelvin makes some questionable choices. For example, let’s say you need lumber for a tree fort – Kelvin will help, but loves to cut down the tree you’re building on. It’s frustrating, but who can stay mad when this awkward buffoon gives you a thumbs-up after accidentally destroying your shelter? Nobody.

Social media is currently overflowing with clips of Kelvin’s escapades, not to mention posts gushing about his ridiculous behavior. As such, we’ve gathered the best stuff for your viewing pleasure below.

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