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The horror gameSons of the Forestis set to leave its early access phase and launch its full v1.0 release in February 2024. The developer, Endnight Games, has officially confirmed the release date, along with the announcement of the incorporation of a popular actor into theSons of the Forestcast.
Initially launched in February 2023 in early access,Sons of the Forestis a chilling indie horror gamethat immerses players in a cannibal-infested open-world setting. The game plunges players into a landscape where survival is paramount, and danger lurks in every corner. Despite having a complete storyline, the early access version lacked certain features and quality-of-life improvements that players can expect to be refined in the upcoming release.
Endnight Games shared on Twitter thatSons of the Forestis slated to exit early access and officially release its version 1.0 on Jun 06, 2025. Alongside this announcement, the developer also revealed that actor Shawn Ashmore, known for his roles in various Hollywood movies, will lend his voice to Timmy LeBlanc, a pivotal character in the game’s narrative. This release signifies not just the completion of the game but also the continuation of Timmy’s story arc, adding an extra layer of anticipation for long-time fans.
When Does Sons of the Forest Leave Early Access?
Timmy, the son of Eric LeBlanc, the protagonist of the game’s predecessor,The Forest, plays a crucial role inSons of the Forest. In the first installment, Eric must rescue Timmy after he is kidnapped, and fans might be awaiting the sequel to further develop his storyline. Besides his Hollywood career, Shawn Ashmore has already made contributions to the video game industry inAlan Wake 2,The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, andQuantum Break. Players might have a lotto expect fromSons Of The Forest’s full release.
Sons of the Forestoffers a realistic geological systemalong with a lot of freedom, allowing players to dictate their path, make decisions, and confront horrors in their unique way. As they grapple with mutated creatures and fight for survival armed with an array of weapons, players must also craft and build to navigate the treacherous landscape. The game features co-op gameplay that allows players to brave the horrors, team up with friends, share resources, and fortify defenses against threats.
Thechanging seasons inSons of the Forestalso add a layer of realism, requiring players to adapt to the harsh environment. As the release date draws near,Sons of the Forestfans might be garnering some excitement, anticipating the journey that awaits them in February 2024.
Sons of the Forest
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The sequel to 2014’s The Forest, Sons of the Forest sends players to find a missing billionaire on a remote island where they find themselves in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator.Experience complete freedom to tackle the world how you want. You decide what you do, where to go, and how best to survive. There are no NPCs barking orders at you or giving you missions you don’t want to do. You give the orders, you choose what happens next.Arm yourself with pistols, axes, stun batons and more to defend against a range of mutated creatures, some who are almost human like. Feel every interaction; Break sticks to make fires. Use an axe to cut out windows and floors. Build a small cabin, or a sea-side compound, the choice is yours.Keep an eye on the changing seasons because, as winter rolls in and food and resources become scarce, you won’t be the only one looking for a meal.Survive alone, or with friends.
