Survival crafting games are all about staying alive — and there are plenty of enemies in Sons of the Forest trying their best to prevent you from doing so. Because of this, collecting all the weapons you can is generally…

One of the Sons of the Forest weapons you will not want to miss is the powerful shotgun. This weapon is one of the strongest in the game, completely decimating most enemies. It’s a classic gun to the genre, so…

A big part of the game loop in Sons of the Forest is going out and exploring new areas and points of interest on your GPS tracker. It can be rather annoying to hike to a new spot, just to…

Ah, the shovel. Such a simple tool, yet one that is required to enter some of Sons of the Forest’s most important locations. You’d think you could use your hands to dig 6 inches into the ground, but no. Getting…

Much like its predecessor The Forest, Sons of the Forest is very light on tutorials. Besides a few basic suggestions about looking at your inventory and guidebook, the game doesn’t give you any short term goals, or any real direction…

One of your main companions in Sons of the Forest will be the mutant woman, Virginia. She is very shy and skittish, but with some patience and goodwill, she will help you survive on the inhospitable island. In this guide,…

The island in Sons of the Forest has a ton of verticality, so it’s essential having a rope gun to help you navigate cliffs quickly and safely. Also, while the rope gun itself is a key tool, you will also…

Sons of the Forest’s island is not a friendly place, and so you’ll want to get your hands on as many weapons as possible, as soon as possible. One relatively easy to acquire weapon is the Stun Gun — while…

Useful and interesting tools and equipment are scattered across the island in Sons of the Forest. One such piece of equipment is the rebreather. Found in a cave on the northern side of the island, the rebreather allows you to…

As is to be expected in a survival crafting title, survival is a key aspect of Sons of the Forest. Whether its finding food and water, creating shelter, or simply getting some rest, you’ll have to know how to take…