Sons of the Forest co-op: How many players does multiplayer support?

Sourav Banik
shooting arrow in sons of the forest

If you are wondering how many players can play Sons of the Forest in co-op mode or how to play the game with your friends, our guide has everything you need to know.

Sons of the Forest is the sequel to the popular survival game The Forest. After a severe plane crash in the first game, you get to survive on a not-so-deserted forested peninsula and uncover all its secrets. The sequel carries on from the cliffhanger that players were left on, embarking on a journey filled with new challenges and experiences.

If you’ve played the prequel, you may know that you can play the game with friends in co-op mode. This can be an extremely fun experience, often aiding in your survival, or making it much harder. With that said, is Sons of the Forest co-op also playable in co-op, and how many people can join you? We’ve got all the answers right here.

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The graphics in the game look much more realistic than in its prequel.

How to play Sons of the Forest in co-op mode?

Yes, you can play Sons of the Forest in co-op mode, meaning you’ll be able to call on friends to help you survive the deadly forest in front of you.

However, you’ll only be able to team up via online co-op as the game doesn’t support local co-op.

How many can play co-op in the Sons of the Forest?

Similar to the first Forest game, you’ll be able to play with up to eight people on one game, introducing a rather large party of players all trying to survive.

How to play Sons of the Forest in co-op mode?

In Sons of the Forest, to be able to play with your friends all you have to do is go to the main menu and click on multiplayer. You have the option to either host or join a session after selecting multiplayer.

Should you choose to host, a screen will appear where you may select the server name, the maximum size of the lobby, and whether it is public or private for friends.

If you’re not hosting, you can use the multiplayer menu to locate the server browser and then join, or you can wait for the host to send an invite.

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About The Author

Sourav is a Games Writer at Dexerto, specializing in writing tips and guides for a number of games, including Apex Legends, Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4, Palworld, The Finals, XDefiant, and occasionally Tech. He is also passionate about esports, following games such as Valorant and Rainbow Six Siege. He previously wrote for Sportskeeda. Contact Sourav at sourav.banik@dexerto.com