SurvivalThe 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.
The Forest has the cleanest UI I have seen in a long time.
Combat in The Forest feels weighty in the best possible way.
Performance in The Forest is rock solid on a mid-range rig. No hitching.
Devs of The Forest clearly listened to community feedback. Patches are spot on.
Open world of The Forest is dense and full of secrets. Love getting lost.
Visuals in The Forest on ultra are absolutely jaw-dropping.
Soundtrack in The Forest is on repeat in my playlist now.
Mod scene around The Forest is already promising. Try the unofficial patch.