Sons of the Forest – Release on PS4, PS5, and Xbox? Could crossplay be an issue? MeinMMO collects the info and provides an outlook.
The most important thing first – This is what the developers say about a port to consoles:
We would be very happy to bring the game to PlayStation and possibly Xbox after the early access phase. But we currently have no concrete plans. Right now, we just want to make it the best PC game we can.
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If there are new updates regarding console porting or crossplay, we will update the article accordingly. When a console version might come and how it went with The Forest 1 will be explained further down.
For a quick insight into the game, our video starts with info about Sons of the Forest:
Release on consoles?
Is Sons of the Forest also coming to consoles? The likelihood is high, but currently, the developers do not want to confirm anything.
Sons of the Forest runs on the Unity engine, just like Forest 1. Unity has strong tools that are very helpful when porting to other platforms.
Given the great success of Sons of the Forest on Steam, a port to PlayStation and/or Xbox is not just possible, but even likely.
More likely for PlayStation, because the developers have already gained experience on PS4, and it sounds from the statement regarding console porting that Xbox has lower chances for a port.
When could Sons of the Forest come to consoles? As Sons of the Forest has already left its early access, it is unclear when exactly the port for consoles will take place.
Steam makes it clear that the developers are still working on further bug fixes and adjustments for the game. The game may need further polishing before it is considered for consoles. So do not expect it before the end of 2025.
How did it go with Forest 1? The Forest 1 was in early access for 4 years, launched as a complete game in early 2018, and at the end of 2018 for PS4.
Crossplay an issue?
Will Sons of the Forest offer crossplay? Unlike the console release, this is questionable.
Even The Forest 1 had no crossplay, and in the survival genre, this feature is not necessarily common. Although more and more titles with crossplay are emerging that are available on multiple platforms, smaller games like Sons of the Forest offer this feature very rarely.
We will keep you updated on the topic should there be any new information. Here on MeinMMO, you will also find guides, stories, and information about Sons of the Forest – such as this story here: Players are becoming increasingly cruel in Sons of the Forest, asking: “Are we the bad guys?”. If you have questions on the topic, you can leave us a comment.
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