Sons of The Forest Final Update 16: All Contents for the Full Release

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024

Almost exactly one year after the early access launch of Sons of The Forest, the full release of the survival horror game is now upon us, and Patch 16 brings multidimensional changes!

The main changes for the full release:

The third and final puzzle piece of the artifact fragments can be found.
New mutants are introduced into the game.
The map receives new locations to explore, & caves are expanded.
Final boss Jianyu Zhang and Timmy receive new voices & are more present in the story.

What the Full Release of Sons of The Forest Brings

In the past 15 updates of Sons of The Forest, the developers have already delivered us various new features. Among other things, the current version of SOTF differs from the early access start by many new enemies, map adjustments, countless new weapons, and much more. The following aspects are now expected for the full release:

New Actors, Cutscenes & Story Adjustments

Both companion Timmy and the final boss Jianyu Zhang have new voice actors with the release of Sons of The Forest. Timmy is voiced by Hollywood actor Shawn Ashmore. Timmy looks very similar to Ashmore, and not without reason.

The stronger integration of actors and voice actors confirms the greater focus on the story and the cutscenes of Sons of The Forest. Now that the story is complete and

silver jacket points a gun. — Silver Jacket is the end boss.

New Enemies & Variants Come Into the Game

With the final version, new enemies and variants are also introduced, making survival on the island more challenging:

Legsy: A mutant that does not use its legs for walking, but for attacking. Legsy jumps out from behind bushes and thus often attacks unpredictably from ambush. In caves, Legsy imitates stalagmites and stalactites to ambush you again.
Holey: A reinterpretation of the "Cowman" from the first game, appearing in a revamped design. Among other things, Holey's body is covered with holes that give it its name. Despite its slow movements, it is very dangerous and can throw players away with an attack.

New Armor for Cannibals: In addition to the two new mutants, there is a rework for the cannibals on the island. As you progress further in the game, the enemies become stronger — as known so far. With the full release, however, there is now also a variant of the mutants wearing golden bone armor, made from the ore Solafite, with which you can also upgrade your weapons.

golden armor for cannibals — Cannibals with golden bone armor.

Artifact is Now Usable - Last Puzzle Piece Appears

The final update brings the last puzzle piece for the artifact in Sons of The Forest. In the trailer, we could already see that you can use the complete artifact against your enemies. This way, you can mow down whole groups like wheat in the field. However, the developers also say that there is more

behind the artifact — exactly what that is, we will find out at the release.

Adjustments to the World & Caves

The overworld of the island has received even more love from the environment artists than before. There are now even more interesting places to discover, like an excavation site or new villages. The caves are also being revised with update 16. The developers are changing the hell caves the most. The lava here now sprays dangerous sparks, and the atmosphere in the cave is significantly more oppressive.

Launchpad for Gliders & Golf-Cart Overhaul

Launchpad: You can now build a launchpad for the hang glider, allowing you to take off from the ground as well.
Golf-Cart: The golf cart now features a visible GPS and a radio with which you can play music.

launchpad catapults glider into the air — Launchpad catapults you into the air.

More New Features for the Full Release of Sons of The Forest

Introduction of Raccoons, adding extra life to the game.
Proximity Chat feature enhances social interaction and immersion.
Revised environments and dynamic weather effects make the world more lively.
Berries are now eaten faster, saving time.

These are all the new features we know about for the final update of Sons of The Forest. As soon as the update is released today, on February 22, 2024, we will tell you more about all the contents. To make sure you don't miss this, follow us on social media or simply bookmark this article.

Kevin Willing

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