This was the first major content update after the game's initial Early Access launch. It addressed critical early-game feedback and added significant new traversal and utility features.
A new encounter was added to the food bunker to flesh out the story progression. Key Balance & QoL Changes:
Fixed the "stick-through-door" exploit that allowed players to bypass locked doors. SotF - 32498 (10667009-Public) to 32963 (107314...
This update was a foundational step in refining the Sons of the Forest experience, moving it from a raw launch state toward the feature-rich 1.0 release that eventually followed in 2024. Sons Of The Forest 1.0 Patch Notes !
Players gained the ability to lock doors using a stick placed on the interior. This was the first major content update after
Added to allow players to scout cannibal camps and points of interest from a safe distance.
Added an option to hide player name tags for a more immersive or competitive experience. Summary of Version Identifiers Technical Detail Previous Version New Version (Patch 01) Internal Build ID SotF Version No. Release Type Major Patch 01 Release Date March 1, 2023 March 9, 2023 Key Balance & QoL Changes: Fixed the "stick-through-door"
Added variation to cannibal death animations, specifically for headshots.