Sons of the Forest Mod Guide: Top Tweaks & How-To

Sons of the Forest serves as the direct sequel to The Forest, the 2014 survival title. Following its early access period, the full release arrived, and during the interim the modding scene blossomed, delivering a wide range of meaningful changes. This guide curates the best options for players to explore and enjoy, with a view to readers across Canada and the United States who want richer visuals, smoother performance, and deeper customization.

With this collection, players can download and install mods for Sons of the Forest to enhance graphics, construction workflows, user interface, radio features, Virginia’s interactions, and much more. The game remains relatively fresh, so new mods tend to appear frequently. Updates will be added as fresh content lands.

Install mods on Sons of the Forest

General guidance for installation is usually provided by a mod manager. Yet for Sons of the Forest there is no single universal method. Each modification tends to carry its own setup steps, so detailed instructions accompany every entry.

Natural Detailed Reshade – enhanced graphics

Reshade-based tweaks can elevate the game’s visuals. The result is crisper effects and an overall lift in image quality.

Installation steps:

1. Download and extract the mod archive.
2. Re-download any required shadow files if prompted.
3. Run the installer. Locate the Sons of the Forest installation folder and select the correct DirectX version. Apply the preset named Natural Detailed Reshade.ini.
4. Launch the game. Press the Home key and enable the mod in the in-game settings.

Realistic Color Correction for Sons of the Forest – lifelike visuals

The latest graphical tweak at the time of writing, designed to deliver a more authentic image render.

Installation steps:

1. Download and extract the mod archive.
2. Re-download any required shadow files if prompted.
3. Run the installer. Navigate to the game folder, select the DirectX version, and set the preset to Realistic Color Correction Sons of the forest.ini.
4. Start the game. Press Home and enable the mod in the settings.

SOTFEdit. Sons of the Forest Savegame Editor – adjust game parameters (cheats)

This mod enables altering many game aspects: player and NPC traits, weather, items, and more. It also allows cloning characters or generating unlimited resources. Since it qualifies as a cheat, it suits players who have completed the main campaign and want to experiment with possibilities.

Installation steps:

1. Install .net Runtime 6.0+.
2. Download the archive and extract it.
3. Move the contents into the game folder, and approve any file replacements.

OPTIMIZED SETTINGS for low-end PCs – performance tweaks for modest rigs

For computers that struggle to run Sons of the Forest smoothly, this tweak lowers system demands through additional optimization.

To install, copy the mod files into the C:＼Users＼Username＼AppData＼Local＼Low＼Endnight＼SonsOfTheForest directory.

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Faster inventory – streamlined inventory interface

A compact yet practical mod that speeds up camera and cursor movement during inventory viewing and widens the field of view.

Installation steps:

1. Download BepInEx.
2. Extract the archive into the game folder.
3. Download the mod archive and extract it into the Sons of the Forest installation folder.
4. In the BepInEx/config folder, locate the FasterInventoryPanning.cfg file. Open it.
5. Adjust the options. A common starting point is camera speed 2 and FOV 85. If needed, tweak values further.

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The Let There Be Light V.2 – brighter night lighting

If nights feel too dark in Sons of the Forest, this mod helps by delivering a clearer view of the surroundings after dark. The creator notes it may cause occasional lighting quirks during daytime, so disable it then to keep visuals consistent.

Installation steps:

1. Download and extract the mod archive.
2. Re-download any required shadow files if prompted.
3. Run the installer. Point to the game folder, select the DirectX version, and apply the Let there be Light.ini preset.
4. Launch the game. Press Home and enable the mod in the settings. You can turn it off during the day to prevent lighting issues.

Flight – the ability to fly

This tweak lets players soar above the ground in Sons of the Forest, enabling quick exploration of nearby areas and faster map traversal.

Installation steps:

1. Download BepInEx.
2. Move the archive contents into the game folder.
3. Download the modification and extract it into the Sons of the Forest installation folder.
4. Open the Flight.cfg in the configuration folder and adjust gravity to control ascent speed.

Adding all existing items to the inventory

This modification suits players who prefer not to hunt for resources. Once installed, the inventory is stocked with valuable items.

To activate the mod, download the archive and extract it to a folder within LocalLow＼Endnight＼SonsOfTheForest＼Saves＼RandonNumber＼SinglePlayer.

Build animation speed – instant construction

A mod that eliminates construction animations, making buildings appear instantly.

Installation steps:

1. Download BepInEx.
2. Move the archive contents into the game folder.
3. Download the modification and extract it to the Sons of the Forest installation folder.

Radio Spawner – functional radio

The mod enables a working radio with the Alt+O shortcut. The receiver lets players explore the open world with upbeat tunes.

Installation steps:

1. Download BepInEx.
2. Move the archive contents into the game folder.
3. Download the modification and extract it into the Sons of the Forest installation folder.

Simple Zoom – camera magnification

This mod behaves like binoculars, allowing the player to zoom the camera to inspect distant objects.

1. Download and extract the mod archive.
2. Re-download any required shadow files if prompted.
3. Run the installer. Point to the game folder and DirectX version, then set the preset to Simple Zoom.ini.
4. Launch the game. Press Home and enable the mod in the settings.

VirginiaStopBeckon – reduce Virginia’s prompts

If Virginia’s requests feel persistent, this mod lowers them. Interactions with the heroine remain, but the frequency is reduced.

Installation steps:

1. Download BepInEx.
2. Move the archive contents into the game folder.
3. Download the modification and extract it to the same folder.

Save Menu – unrestricted saving

In the base game, shelters manage saving. This mod adds a quick-save capability with a single keystroke.

Installation steps:

1. Download BepInEx.
2. Move the archive contents into the game folder.
3. Download the modification and extract it to the Sons Of The Forest＼BepInEx folder.

To assign a save shortcut, edit the Save_Menu.cfg in the BepInEx folder and place your preferred key next to the word Insert.

SleepWell – sleep anytime, anywhere

This change removes the sleep cooldown, letting players rest and recover at any time by pressing F8.

1. Download BepInEx.
2. Move the archive contents into the game folder.
3. Download the modification and extract it into the Sons Of The Forest＼BepInEx folder.

OG Menu – Forest 1 style UI

A favorite mod for fans of the original The Forest, reintroducing the menu from the first game to Sons of the Forest.

Installation steps:

1. Download BepInEx.
2. Move the archive contents into the game folder.
3. Download the modification and extract it to the Sons Of The Forest＼BepIn＼Explugins folder.

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Note: This guide is independent and intended for informational purposes only.