Sons of the Forest official cover artwork
✗ No Crossplay Between Platforms Verified 2026-08-01

Is Sons of the Forest Crossplay?

Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape in this terrifying open-world survival horror.

👥 1–8 Players (SURVIVAL) 👥 1–8 Players (COOP) Survival Horror Action Co-op PvE

🎮 Platform Availability & Stores

🎮 Steam Available
🟩 PC Game Pass Unavailable
⚡ Epic Unavailable
🟦 PS5 Unavailable
🟢 Xbox Unavailable

⚔️ Two-Platform Compatibility Matrix

Direct compatibility answers for squad mates playing across different devices.

🎮 Steam ↔ 🟦 PS5
Unavailable

Sons of the Forest is not available on PS5.

🎮 Steam ↔ 🟢 Xbox
Unavailable

Sons of the Forest is not available on Xbox.

🎮 Steam ↔ 🟩 PC Game Pass
Unavailable

Sons of the Forest is not available on PC Game Pass.

🟩 PC Game Pass ↔ 🟢 Xbox
Unavailable

Sons of the Forest is not available on Neither PC Game Pass nor Xbox.

🟦 PS5 ↔ 🟢 Xbox
Unavailable

Sons of the Forest is not available on Neither PS5 nor Xbox.

🌐 Crossplay Networks & Multiplayer Pools

Steam PC Dedicated Multiplayer Full Crossplay
Connected Platforms: Steam
Supported Modes: survival horror coop pve

💾 Cross-Progression & Asset Portability Graph

4-dimensional portability analysis across save files, character ranks, premium wallets, and expansion licenses.

Platform-Locked Save
📁 Save & Campaign ✗ Platform-Locked Save Files
👤 Characters & Levels ✗ Fresh Character Required
💰 Currencies & Wallet ✗ Isolated Platform Wallet
📦 DLC & Expansions ✗ Store Repurchase Required

Sons of the Forest does not offer unified cross-platform cloud saves. Character data and unlocks remain tied to your respective console or storefront account.

⚠️ Important Caveats Before You Buy

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PC Steam Only (Not released on PS5 or Xbox)

Sons of the Forest is an exclusive PC release on Steam. There is no PlayStation or Xbox console edition currently available.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Sons of the Forest

Direct answers to common cross-platform, store isolation, and multiplayer questions.

Q: Is Sons of the Forest crossplay in 2026?

No, Sons of the Forest does not support crossplay because it is currently exclusive to Steam. There are no console or cross-platform versions. Players on Steam cannot connect with other ecosystems as no console ports exist.

Q: Is Sons of the Forest coming to PS5, Xbox, or Game Pass?

Currently, Sons of the Forest is exclusive to PC on Steam and has no official release announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Xbox Game Pass. PC players can use Steam Remote Play Together to play with friends online.

Q: Can Steam players play Sons of the Forest with Xbox or PC Game Pass players?

Sons of the Forest is not available on Xbox or PC Game Pass.

Q: Does Sons of the Forest support cross-progression or cross-save?

Sons of the Forest does NOT support cross-progression or cross-save. Your campaign saves, unlocked cosmetics, and character progression remain bound to the platform where you purchased them.

Q: How many players can play Sons of the Forest together in co-op?

Sons of the Forest supports up to 8 players in SURVIVAL & COOP mode.

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