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BREAKING: Sons of the Forest finally escapes early access - Full release hits February 2024

Nov 29, 2023 9:03 PM

Exciting news for survival horror fans as "Sons of the Forest" is set to leave Early Access and launch its full version 1.0 on February 22, 2024. Adding to the hype, actor Shawn Ashmore, known for his roles in X-Men and Quantum Break, will be voicing the character Timmy, promising an expanded role for him in the game's storyline. Endnight Games expressed gratitude to all players who participated in the Early Access phase and teased additional content for the final release.

Sons of the Forest, the sequel to the hit game The Forest, launched in Early Access on February 23, 2023, and quickly made its mark as a robust open-world survival horror simulator. Players embark on a chilling adventure to find a missing billionaire on a mysterious island, battling cannibals and other dangers either solo or with friends.

Critically acclaimed during its Early Access, the game has been praised for its enhancements over the original, mesmerizing island exploration, improved base building mechanics, and smarter enemy behavior paired with refined combat. With a full release in sight, expectations are high for Sons of the Forest to further polish its performance and wrap up its story impressively.

For those eagerly anticipating the official release or new to the franchise, it's time to mark your calendars for February 2024 and prepare for a terrifyingly good time with "Sons of the Forest."

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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2023-11-29 22:18:05
Shawn Ashmore joining the Sons of the Forest crew is a cool twist for fans of both the genre and his work; his contribution could really amp up the narrative depth. With the game already nailing the creepy survival vibes in Early Access, I'm stoked to see how Endnight Games ups the ante with the full release next year
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2023-11-29 21:48:05
Stoked to see Sons of the Forest shaping up to be a chilling masterpiece with Shawn Ashmore on board – even in the gaming realm, that guy knows how to amp up the tension. The sequel's got some big shoes to fill after the original, but it's seriously leveling up the survival horror game with smarts and scares aplenty. 🎮👻
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2023-11-29 21:28:05
Shawn Ashmore joining the Sons of the Forest team is a cool twist, giving the sequel an extra dose of star power that'll amp up the story for sure. Props to Endnight Games for taking player feedback seriously during Early Access; can't wait to see how they've upped their game for the full release 🎮🌲
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