In a recent interview, Endnight Games, which is currently making Sons of the Forest, sat down to talk about the sequel. During the discussion, the development team mentioned something very promising about the sequel's world.
Sons Of The Forest is a direct sequel to the highly acclaimed survival horror game The Forest. The game was originally announced way back in 2019 at The Game Awards and was slated for a 2022 release date. However, the game has been delayed twice since then and is now set to be released in February 2023. Since the announcement, however, the studio has been showcasing Sons Of The Forest with trailers that have been getting some fans excited about the release. However, many aspects and details of the game remain unknown.
One aspect that doesn't remain unknown, however, is how large the world is going to be. In an interview conducted by GamesRadar, the developers had this to say about the game's new world: "In just scale, the world is around 4x the size of The Forest, but everything is more detailed this time." One of the key aspects of why some fans enjoyed the previous game was the world and detail built into it, like the great use of the day and night cycle in The Forest. So a world that is not only four times the size but also more detailed is positive news for some.
The developers also went on to mention that the game is going to have a new A.I. system that has been made completely new for the sequel. The new AI is designed for the vast new world and is made to give some players some very scary and eerie encounters. Sons Of The Forest is one of the most anticipated games of 2023, and with this recent news update, it's clear why.
The interview touched upon many other aspects; however, this seemed like one of the biggest aspects mentioned. A more detailed and four times larger map appears to be a good opportunity for the game and the players who explore its world. Through further showcases, it has also been mentioned that there will be an AI companion for solo players in Sons of the Forest. The AI companion will collect materials, defend your base, and explore the world with you to make the exploration less eerie and resource gathering less tedious.
The first entry in the series, The Forest, was hailed as one of the best survival games out there. From having one of the most immersive crafting systems in the genre to having an intriguing and creepy story to keep players immersed in the world, the game was fun. Sons of the Forest is set to release this year, and with the recent news that the world will be 4x bigger and more detailed, some will be even more excited due to the news.
Sons of the Forest releases for PC on February 23, 2023.
Source: GamesRadar