Game detail
Sons of the Forest
GreatLast verified 2026-05-22
A native survival co-op option for groups that want a big-world game with moderate setup friction.
At a glance
The practical answer for a group deciding whether this is worth a download night.
Verification status
published
Confidence
high
Storefront count
1
Hosting summary
Host-owned save
Group fit summary
For Friday Night 5: this section keeps the answer short before you dig into the details.
Works for 5: Native. Setup difficulty: 1/5. Progression risk: Low.
Multiplayer notes
A native 5-8 friendly survival pick with room for a small group to coordinate.
Hosting notes
Mostly a lightweight host flow, though the group still needs one person to manage the session.
Progression notes
Shared exploration and building make this easier to pick back up with a mixed-attendance group.
Multiplayer support
5+ support
Native
Main mode support
yes
Native online max
8
Config online max
Unknown
Modded online max
Unknown
Drop-in / drop-out
limited
Cross-store play
unknown
Hosting / access model
Hosting summary
Host-owned save
Host-owned save
Yes
Dedicated server optional
No
Dedicated server required
No
Save shareable
Yes
Port forwarding likely
No
Drop-in / drop-out
Drop-in/out exists, but the group should expect friction or session boundaries.
Progression / fairness
Persistence model
Host world
Absent-player risk
Low
Side play safe
yes
Progression notes
Shared exploration and building make this easier to pick back up with a mixed-attendance group.
Mod or config support
No player-count mod is seeded for this game.
Storefronts
Evidence links
Unknowns
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Support model
5+ support and setup
This is the fastest way to understand whether the game needs config, mods, or extra moderation before your group can play.
Works for 5Native
Native max8
Config maxUnknown
Modded maxUnknown
Setup difficulty1/5
Verification statuspublished
Group action
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Store vs verified
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Storefront data says what the store claims. The internal review layer is what the app trusts when deciding whether the game works for a 5-8 player group.