Is Sons of the Forest Crossplay?

No, Sons of the Forest does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Sons of the Forest have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, Sons of the Forest does not support crossplay at this time. Multiplayer is restricted to PC users on Steam. No console versions or cross-platform features are currently implemented. Since there is no cross-platform support, cross-progression is also unavailable.

Last verified: January 6, 2026

How to Play Sons of the Forest With Friends

  1. Host a multiplayer game from the main menu.
  2. Set the lobby to 'Friends Only' or 'Public'.
  3. Friends can join via the Steam server browser or friend list.

Available Platforms

Sons of the Forest is available on the following platforms:

PC

Technical Details

How Sons of the Forest Online Play Works

Sons of the Forest is PC-exclusive on Steam. Up to 8 players in co-op survival. Host's machine stores save files. Friends join via Steam server browser or invites. Voice chat through Steam or Discord.

Sons of the Forest Solo & Offline Play

Sons of the Forest fully supports solo offline play. You can survive and build without an internet connection.

Sons of the Forest Local Co-Op & Split Screen

Sons of the Forest does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online through Steam.

Does Sons of the Forest support Steam Deck?

Yes, Sons of the Forest is playable on Steam Deck, though performance may vary depending on settings.

Known Issues & Features

PC-exclusive means no crossplay. Console release not confirmed. Dedicated server tools available for PC. Save files host-dependent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it come to PS5?

Endnight Games has not confirmed a console release yet.

Does it support dedicated servers?

Yes, dedicated server tools are available for PC.

Is it cross-buy?

No, it is only available for purchase on Steam.

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