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The Forest

Survival · 2024

The Forest

A standout survival release for PC players.

The Forest delivers one of the more memorable Survival experiences on PC. Released for 2024, it pairs confident art direction with audio design that pulls every scene together. Systems layer cleanly: combat, exploration, progression, and narrative all carry weight, and the early hours teach you the language without lecturing. Set-pieces and boss encounters show real craft, while quieter moments give space to absorb the world. PC support covers ultrawide, HDR, DLSS and FSR, plus fully rebindable controls. The save system is forgiving, menus are quick, and the patch cadence is steady. Whether you are here for the campaign or the post-game challenges, The Forest is a release you can recommend without caveats to any PC player with an evening to spare for survival games. Community mods, regular events, and an active player base extend the experience well beyond the credits.

System requirements

Minimum

OS
Windows 11 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5500 XT
Storage
70 GB
DirectX
DirectX 12

Recommended

OS
Windows 11 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
Storage
150 GB SSD
DirectX
DirectX 12 Ultimate

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Community reactions

Community-style reactions presented for editorial context.

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CrypticDawn
2 months ago

The Forest has the cleanest UI I have seen in a long time.

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HexHaven
2 weeks ago

Combat in The Forest feels weighty in the best possible way.

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ArcaneOwl
2 months ago

Performance in The Forest is rock solid on a mid-range rig. No hitching.

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UmbraFly
a month ago

Devs of The Forest clearly listened to community feedback. Patches are spot on.

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PulseDrift
2 months ago

Open world of The Forest is dense and full of secrets. Love getting lost.

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NightOrbit
5 days ago

Visuals in The Forest on ultra are absolutely jaw-dropping.

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EmberKite
a week ago

Soundtrack in The Forest is on repeat in my playlist now.

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SolarFang
a week ago

Mod scene around The Forest is already promising. Try the unofficial patch.

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