Even though development for Sons of the Forest continues, the developers state that the main storyline is complete. Future updates are expected to focus on cosmetic changes and small mechanical fixes. This guide explains how to unlock every available ending in the game.
Sons of the Forest guides
- Walkthrough Sons of the Forest – learn the best order to explore dungeons, locate all beacons, key cards, and the gold armor
- Sons of the Forest beginner’s guide – master the inventory system, discover where to find food, water, first aid kits, the printer, and other essential tips
- How to build a shelter and save progress in Sons of the Forest
- Using Kelvin via satellite in Sons of the Forest
- How to find a shovel and dig a grave in Sons of the Forest – where to locate diving gear and a rope thrower
- Weapons guide in Sons of the Forest – where to obtain and how to craft a spear, bow, pistol, axe, shocker, shotgun, chainsaw, and katana
- How to befriend the Three-Legged Girl Virginia in Sons of the Forest and make her a companion
- Co-op in Sons of the Forest – how to play with friends, create a server, and what multiplayer features are available
- Sons of the Forest won’t start, crashes, or server connection issues – troubleshooting
- Where to find and how to get a flashlight in Sons of the Forest
- Where to find all clothing for Virginia in Sons of the Forest
- Sons of the Forest armor guide – where to find bones, skins, circuit boards, and techno cloth
- All Sons of the Forest endings – how to achieve the good, bad, and secret endings
Remark: The story is structured to guide you toward one of three endings. When you reach the lava cave entrance, save the door you need to open with a golden armor shield. A simple canvas tent can serve as a temporary shelter to protect your progress as you plan the final approach.
How to get the good ending
Conditions:
- Kelvin – alive or dead, it does not matter
- Virginia – alive or dead, it does not matter
- You escape the island
After reaching the golden cube, a long cutscene plays. Kelvin can appear in the final cutscene even if he died earlier. Agree to fly away with the team to claim the achievement, Battled Demons. If you choose this ending, the island becomes uninhabitable and you should load the last save or start a new game to continue.
How to get the bad ending
Conditions:
- Kelvin – alive or dead, it does not matter
- Virginia – alive or dead, it does not matter
- You stay on the island
To unlock the evil ending, turn away from the helicopter after the finale and grab the backpack on the ground. You will witness Timmy and Eric take off in the helicopter, leaving you and Kelvin behind. The achievement Fight Demons will pop, and you can continue to explore the island for survival.
How to get the secret ending
Conditions:
- Kelvin – show empathy
- Virginia – show empathy
- You fly off the island
To reach this ending, earn Virginia’s trust and save all companions, including Kelvin. There is no explicit confidence meter; simply refrain from attacking Virginia and provide her a pistol and a shotgun for protection. When her trust reaches its peak, the achievement Chivalry Is Not Dead unlocks. If you are unsure how to befriend the Three-Legged Girl, consult this guide for more details.
If a teammate suggests taking a seat in a helicopter, accept. This choice leads to the best ending and the achievement Keep Your Friends Close.
Other guides
- Walkthrough Sons of the Forest – recommended order for dungeons, beacon and key card locations, and armor finds
- Weapons guide – how to locate and craft spear, bow, pistol, axe, shocker, shotgun, chainsaw, and katana
- How to find a shovel and dig a grave – where to get diving gear and a rope thrower
- Sons of the Forest beginner’s guide – inventory, food, water, first aid kits, printer and other tips
- How to befriend the Three-Legged Girl Virginia and make her a companion
- Using Kelvin satellite features
- How to build a shelter and save progress
- Co-op in Sons of the Forest – playing with friends, server setup, and multiplayer options
- Troubleshooting for startup issues, crashes, and server connections
- Where to locate and obtain a flashlight
Note: This content presents a consolidated guide to endings and core game mechanics for players in North America and beyond, focusing on practical steps and in-game outcomes for a comprehensive experience.