Your game server will come with the following, instantly available features:
Instant setup. v1.0 game update coming on Feb 22 2024
Switch locations any time. DDoS protection available.
Watch the unsettling new trailer for Sons of the Forest, the upcoming sequel to The Forest.
Instant setup. v1.0 game update coming on Feb 22 2024
Sons of the Forest supports up to 8 players in multiplayer co-op mode. While hosting providers don't have player limits on their end, the game infrastructure currently allows a maximum of 8 players at once for optimal performance.
For 2 players, you need at least a 2.4 GHz CPU with 2 cores and 3 GB of RAM. For 3 or more players, requirements increase to a 3.0 GHz CPU with 4 cores and 4 GB of RAM. A minimum of 10 GB storage space is essential, with at least 6GB of RAM recommended to avoid lags and crashes.
Yes, Sons of the Forest supports mods and plugins. The number of players can potentially be increased with mods and plugins. Always check the official game documentation for detailed information about modding capabilities and compatibility.
Sons of the Forest requires three ports to be opened: port 8766 for the Game Port, port 9700 for Blob Sync, and port 27016 for Query. These ports need to be forwarded in your router settings for players to connect to your server.
Sons of the Forest is currently available on PC via Steam. The game offers a free dedicated server tool through Steam (App ID 2465200) that supports both Windows and Linux hosting, making it accessible for various server configurations.