The survival hit Sons of the Forest is in Early Access on Steam and since the release, the developers have revealed quite a bit about their update plan. Find out on MeinMMO how things will proceed in the coming months.
Why is there no roadmap? Sons of the Forest will continue to be developed until its full release, and the people at Endnight Games have already answered several questions about upcoming content and changes.
The developers clarify: There will be no roadmap for Early Access. They take inspiration from player feedback and have many ideas for the game. However, they do not always know if things can be implemented. They do not want to disappoint players, and the element of surprise also plays a role.
However, this does not stop the developers from occasionally answering smaller questions about the future of Sons of the Forest. An English YouTube video from the channel “OnlyReformer” has gathered 25 questions and answers about the game, and here you will find the details.
Sons of the Forest can cause confusion and chaos at the beginning. Our video editor Anna and her crew experienced this:
Sons of the Forest: Update Plan
How will updates be conducted in the future? Sons of the Forest will be updated every 2 or 4 weeks. In the main menu, you can see the update countdown at the top of the image.
The time between updates depends on what the developers plan for the next update. If it takes 4 weeks until the next update, you can also expect something bigger than in 2 weeks.
What is planned for Kelvin? The NPC anti-hero is supposed to help you even more. The developers mention several new tasks for Kelvin, including wall building, base repairs, and securing your structures.
What is planned for Virginia? The developers are working on refining her AI. She is supposed to become braver with a weapon in hand – also depending on how many enemies she has already taken down for you.
What new features are coming to the game? The developers explain that some “new” features are already partially in the game. These will be expanded, but they do not want to be too specific yet. However, some hints have already been dropped:
- Sleds for collecting wood
- Perhaps new types of logistics
- New items: player feedback / developer ideas
- Improved effects
- A new enemy – perhaps more later
- Dedicated servers
The developers do not want to be pinned down. They pay a lot of attention to feedback, analyzing their own and players’ ideas. They want to create a “cool game” without getting too specific at this point.
By the way, it is not planned to bring items known from the predecessor The Forest. The developers prefer to introduce new things. However, there are no mental restrictions – if something fits or is requested: Why not? That’s why the wood sled is making a comeback.
What is planned for the building system? Here, there should be a little more of everything. The cooking system will be deeper, there will be more possibilities for free building, and more blueprints for other buildings.
What is planned for the story? Currently, they are considering how to prevent some story rush runs. With the GPS map, you can find and complete everything in the game immediately, allowing you to finish the game in less than an hour. The developers want to address this but do not have a solution yet.
What is certain is: More areas to explore, more caves, more cutscenes, more emails with background information about the story will come. The story will be significantly expanded.
What is planned for the world? The world is supposed to become more alive. Therefore, they plan new animals and more communication / interactions among the cannibals. Additionally, more elements will be introduced to make the villages and camps of the cannibal tribes more vibrant.
How long is the Early Access expected to last? They still plan for 6 to 8 months. However, they do not want to be pressured by this. The goal is to create a good game.
Whether Sons of the Forest will also come to consoles, you can find out here: Sons of the Forest: Release for PS5, PS4, and Xbox? All info.
If you have any comments, opinions, or questions about the future of Sons of the Forest, feel free to leave a comment. What would you like to add to the game, what might you still be missing, what would improve the game from your perspective?
