Sons of The Forest is a sequel to The Forest and it was finally launched on February 24th 2023. As you may already know if you played the previous game, there is a story to playthrough alongside all of the building/exploring. This page will navigate you through the necessary steps to beating the game.

Best Way To Progress The Sons of The Forest Story¶

Unfortunately, the game is very short, but the content that is available is definitely a fun experience with friends. Before you can work on beating the game you’ll need to obtain the following items: Rebreather, Rope Gun, Shovel, Maintenance Keycard and Golden Armour. However, you’ll have to do these in a specific order, otherwise you want to be able to access certain areas.

Step 1: Get The Shovel¶

To begin, you’ll need to work on getting the Rebreather and Rope Gun, as you’ll need these tools in order to explore the cave where the Shovel is located. The Rebreather can be found by going to the beach located at the far north of the map, then run to the shoreline, and follow the nearby rockface to the west and look for a nearby cave. You’ll now need to fully explore the Cave to find the Rebreather waiting at the end. Check out our How to Get the Rebreather in Sons of the Forest page for a full walkthrough of the cave.

Next up, you’ll need to get your hands on the Rope Gun which can be found by going to a Crash Site to the West of the snowy mountain, then enter the cave to the northeast. You’ll now need to fully explore the Cave to find the Rope Gun waiting at the end. Check out our Sons of the Forest Zipline: How to Get the Rope Gun and Use Zipelines. Finally, head towards the west side of the mountainous region where you’ll find a cave in the center of the map where the two streams link up. Fully explore the Cave to find the Shovel waiting at the end. Check out our How to Get the Shovel in Sons of the Forest

Step 2: Get The Maintenance Keycard¶

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(1 of 2) The Shovel can be found at the end of the cave.

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The Shovel can be found at the end of the cave. (left), The Maintenance Keycard can be found in a bunker near the slingshot cave (right)

You’ll now need to get the Maintenance Keycard which can be found by venturing to one of the green circle points of interest on your GPS Tracker. The one in question is the one near the slingshot cave. If you’re looking out of the cave, look at the green blip on your GPS tracker fully zoomed out. This will take you to a dig site guarded by two golf caddies. Start digging to reveal a hatch buried under the soil called Maintenance A, then climb down. Check out our How to get the Maintenance Keycard in Sons of the Forest.

Step 3: Get The VIP Keycard¶

Once you’ve got the Maintenance Keycard you’ll now need to get the VIP Keycard which can be found by visiting the Food Bunker that is located to the northwest of the map. Climb down into the Bunker, then open the door with the Maintenance Keycard. Follow the path ahead until you get through the flooded portion, then you’ll find the VIP Keycard on the desk inside the left room.

Step 4: Get The Golden Armour¶

The Golden Armor is a late-game armor set that is good for fighting the final enemies towards the end of the game. It covers your body from head to toe in medieval plate armor made of gold. However, it’s main purpose is for allowing you to access the Artifact room in final Bunker. It can be found by exploring the bunker to the southeast of the map. Check out our Golden Armor: What is it & How to Get page for a full walkthrough of the bunker.

Step 4: Complete The Final Bunker¶

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(1 of 2) The VIP Keycard can be found in the Food Bunker.

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The VIP Keycard can be found in the Food Bunker. (left), The Golden Armour can be found in the southeast bunker. (right)

Once you’ve finally acquired all the above items you’ll want to head to the final Bunker which is located near the beach to the east side of the map. Unlock the door with the VIP Keycard, then work your way through the area until you reach an apartment. Here you’ll want to enter the bathroom to find smoke in the corner. Walk through it to reveal a Gold Door, then equip the Golden Armour and interact with it to proceed.

If you’ve been holding off using your better weapons, then now is the time to make use of them. Equip the Shotgun and slowly work your way through the narrow path that’s surrounded by lava, then eventually you’ll have to squeeze through a hole in the wall. You’ll now find yourself in a cube where a short scene will play out, then you’ll have to choose to enter the Helicopter or stay on the island to complete the game!.