Locations are points of interest, landmarks, and notable places the player can possibly visit in Sons of the Forest. Some of these locations are marked on the GPS, while others must be discovered by the player.
Some locations include:
Caves[]
Caves were a primary location of story progression in The Forest and have made their return here. Caves are dangerous places due to their confined space, lack of light sources, and creepy mutant residents. There are 10 caves marked on the GPS.
Rebreather Cave[]
This cave contains the Rebreather, Stun Gun, a piece of the artifact, and the Leather Jacket. It is located on the north-eastern shore. In order to explore the underwater sections of caves, the rebreather is required. A Sluggy can be found in an inaccessible area of the cave near the Stun Gun and Leather Jacket. The location of the Entertainment Bunker can also be found here.
Rope Gun Cave[]
The Rope Gun is a vital tool needed to access the Shovel Cave and can be found in this cave. This cave also contains the Cross near the entrance being illuminated by a light. To access the further portions of this cave a Sluggy must be either blown apart or dealt a significant amount of damage in order to reach the rope gun past him. The player can receive damage if too close to the Sluggy's swiping arms, but it's relatively harmless overall. When wielding a Crafted Spear, it shouldn't take longer than a minute for his health to be depleted. A single Timed Explosive is enough to outright kill it, two of which can be found on a corpse in front of it.
Shovel Cave[]
This is a fairly long cave that will need both the rope gun and rebreather to explore beyond the entrance. The shovel is at the very end of the cave. A Sluggy can be blown apart in order to create a shortcut back to the entrance, so explosives are recommended but not required.
Cultist Cave[]
The Cultist cave contains many Lore related items such as books and drawings. It is also where the Golden Armor, Rifle. Unlike other caves, this cave has 2 entrances with one being the large Pond entrance on the western mountainside and the other entrance by the large lake on the eastern mountainside. A rebreather is required to enter through both sides of the cave. Many different mutants can be found here including Puffies, Blue Puffies, Twins, Fingers, Demons and Mutant babies.
Note: The night vision goggles have been moved to where the teleporter blueprint can be found.
Hell Caves[]
Here the golden cube and the end of the story can be found. The Hell Caves are located under the Luxury Bunker and can be entered in the Pufftons living quarters behind the bathtub. The entrance to the cave requires the upgraded form of the ancient armor.
Solafite Cave[]
In this cave you can find the blueprint for the Solafite Item Upgrader, a piece of the artifact, and the Pickaxe.
Helicopter Crash Site[]
The location where the player's helicopter crashes, and where the player meets Kelvin. The game has several starting sequences and starting locations are in set spawns around the map. Each starting cutscene is different based on where you crash. Some cutscenes require input from the player; one requires you to kick out the door of the helicopter before you "drown" (you cannot die in this cutscene)
Bunkers[]
There are multiple bunkers situated underground, consisting of an unknown number of rooms. The player can find the entrances to them scattered across the map. Their entrances are marked with a white and green circle on the GPS.
Printer / Entertainment Bunker[]
This bunker is close to the Survival Raft quest marker. It contains a 3D Printer and a door that requires a Maintenance Keycard to access. Behind you will find some mutants, some loot and the Guitar. The Guest Keycard can be found in the bunker which will be required to access all areas and which contain the Shotgun Rail and Electric Chainsaw. The location of Maintenance Bunker B can also be found here.
Food and Dining Bunker[]
This bunker contains a number of food items and a door that requires (Maintenance/Guest) keycard to access. Behind you will found a hydroponic farm and some mutants. The Crossbow can be found on the middle of the exploration. You will need the VIP keycard to go through the last door which can be found there as well.
Maintenance Bunker A[]
You will need the shovel to have access. There is a 3D printer with 900+ resin. The Firefighter Axe and the Lasersight Attachment as well as the Tuxedo outfit can be found here. The Maintenance Keycard is also found here.
Maintenance Bunker B[]
You will need the shovel to have access. There is a 3D printer with 900+ resin. The Compound Bow and a Silencer Attachment can be found in here.
Maintenance Bunker C[]
Located at the Golf course area. You will need the shovel to have access. There is a Revolver in it and other supplies.
Residential Bunker[]
On the eastern big lake, on the east side. You can find the Katana here and a surveillance room where the Luxury Bunker door can be unlocked.
Luxury Bunker[]
Unlocked by visiting the Residential Bunker first. This is where the Pufftons lived and this gives access to the Hell Caves from where the golden cube and the end of the story can be found. The entrance to the cave requires the upgraded form of the ancient armor.
Quest Locations[]
There are Several Quest locations marked with a purple exclamation point at the start of the game. The player must visit them in order to collect items and progress the story. At the beginning of the game 3 Quest Locations can be found on the GPS. Some of the locations may require the shovel to reach.
Survival Raft[]
The Survival Raft is a location in the middle of the bay on the west of the island. The player may acquire the Pistol from this location along with a GPS marker. Be aware of the shark.
Shotgun Grave[]
The Shotgun Grave is situated in the deciduous forest on the northwest side of the island and marked by a cross of sticks. The player requires the Shovel in order to unearth it.
Cliff[]
The cliff is located on the west side of the snowy mountain. An operative appears caught on a rope here. Freeing the operative will allow the player to access his corpse and retrieve the Flashlight. This can be done with a chopping/cutting tool at the top of the cliff side, by repeatedly shooting the soldier with a slingshot,by throwing a spear at the soldier, or with an arrow to the rope any point along the rope between the solider and the ledge.
Graves[]
There are several graves that are unmarked in the map- many consisting of multiple graves. They can be exhumed with the Shovel for their contents.
Camps[]
There are many many different places around the map where you can find looting sites filled with materials, which can be used to crafting many useful Items and Tools in the game.
Cannibal Camps[]
These Camps are filled with cannibals which you have to take down before you can put your hands on the loot. The sizes of the camps can differ from small to medium to large.
Abandoned Camps[]
The Abandoned Camps can be found scattered around the map which contains both crafting Items and different types of Cases. The player can also save and rest in the tents as well.
Other Locations[]
Beached Kayaks[]
A small landing of kayaks found on the northern side of the island where the Binoculars and Camouflage Suit can be found.
Mass Grave[]
Located on the north side of the island, some ways inland from the Beached Kayaks, there is a large mass grave.
Cultist Yachts[]
Located both north and south of the island are three beached Yachts that previously belonged to the Cultists that arrived in search of the Golden Cube.