Added an option to hide player name tags for a more immersive or competitive experience. Summary of Version Identifiers Technical Detail Previous Version New Version (Patch 01) Internal Build ID SotF Version No. Release Type Major Patch 01 Release Date March 1, 2023 March 9, 2023

Fixed the "stick-through-door" exploit that allowed players to bypass locked doors.

Players gained the ability to lock doors using a stick placed on the interior.

A new encounter was added to the food bunker to flesh out the story progression. Key Balance & QoL Changes:

Added variation to cannibal death animations, specifically for headshots.

This update was a foundational step in refining the Sons of the Forest experience, moving it from a raw launch state toward the feature-rich 1.0 release that eventually followed in 2024. Sons Of The Forest 1.0 Patch Notes !

A much-requested building feature that allowed players to properly secure their bases with a functioning gate.

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