Can I Run Sons of the Forest?
2024 · Survival horror · Check your PC against the official system requirements below.
Sons of the Forest system requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
Source: published system requirements
Sons of the Forest FPS benchmarks (estimated)
Estimated frame rates
| GPU tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| EntryGTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT | 30-35 | not recommended | not recommended |
| MainstreamRTX 4060 / RX 7600 | 65-85 | 45-55 | 25-35 |
| High-endRTX 4070 Super / RX 7800 XT | 110-140 | 75-95 | 45-60 |
| EnthusiastRTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX | 150-195 | 105-130 | 65-80 |
FPS figures are estimates derived from the published minimum and recommended requirements at high settings, not measured benchmarks. Real-world results vary with CPU, RAM, drivers and in-game options.
Steam Deck & laptop compatibility
Sons of the Forest is playable on Steam Deck. Performance is estimated at around 33 FPS at 1280x800 when using reduced settings. This offers a generally acceptable but not entirely smooth experience.
A gaming laptop needs an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU to reach 60 FPS at 1080p in Sons of the Forest. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU represents the minimum for playable settings, targeting roughly 30 FPS. Laptop GPUs often provide lower performance compared to same-named desktop cards.
Sons of the Forest is Endnight Games’ open-world survival horror sequel to The Forest, featuring a dense, dynamic island environment with detailed foliage and a reactive enemy AI system. The minimum specification lists a Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 3 3300X with a GTX 1060 3GB or RX 570 4GB and 12 GB of RAM for entry-level play.
The recommended tier pairs a Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X with a GTX 1080 Ti or RX 5700 XT and 16 GB of RAM, targeting a smoother 1080p experience at higher settings. The lush, draw-distance-heavy world can be demanding on the GPU, and dense vegetation is among the harder scenes to render. A solid-state drive is preferred to keep the 20 GB install loading and streaming quickly.
Frequently asked questions
What graphics card do I need for Sons of the Forest?
The minimum is a GTX 1060 3GB or RX 570 4GB. For higher settings the recommended card is a GTX 1080 Ti or RX 5700 XT.
How much RAM does Sons of the Forest need?
The minimum is 12 GB and the recommended amount is 16 GB. 16 GB is advised for smoother performance.
Is Sons of the Forest GPU-heavy?
It can be. The dense vegetation and long draw distances of the island world are among the more demanding scenes to render at higher settings.