If you’ve been searching the Xbox store for Sons of the Forest and coming up empty, you’re not alone—thousands of console players are asking the same question. The survival horror sequel from Endnight Games remains a PC exclusive through its Steam release, with no official word on Xbox or PlayStation ports as of 2025.
Sons of the Forest platforms: PC (Steam) only as of 2025 ·
Console release confirmed: No official announcement from Endnight Games ·
The Forest console release: PlayStation 4 only; no Xbox version ·
Original game platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 (The Forest)
Quick snapshot
- Sons of the Forest is PC-only on Steam (Wikipedia – gaming encyclopedia)
- No Xbox or PlayStation port announced as of 2025 (Mein-MMO – German gaming outlet)
- The predecessor The Forest never released on Xbox (Supercraft Wiki – platform tracking site)
- If or when a console port will be released – no firm timeline from Endnight (Gamepressure – gaming news site)
- Whether Xbox Series X|S would receive a port before PS5 – community speculation only (YouTube – platform analysis video)
- Early Access began February 23, 2023 on Steam (Wikipedia)
- Full 1.0 release February 22, 2024 – still PC-only (Endnight Games on X – official developer account)
- No console announcement by mid-2025 – over two years post-launch (Mein-MMO)
- Endnight has expressed interest in bringing the game to PlayStation and possibly Xbox after Early Access, but with no commitments (Gamepressure)
- No credible leaks or store listings have surfaced for any console version as of 2025 (Supercraft Wiki)
Six key facts about Sons of the Forest availability paint a clear picture of its current platform status.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Game | Sons of the Forest |
| Developer | Endnight Games (Wikipedia) |
| PC release date | February 23, 2023 (Early Access) – Wikipedia |
| Current platforms | PC (Steam) – Turtle Beach Blog – gaming peripheral outlet |
| Console version | Officially unannounced as of 2025 – Mein-MMO |
| Crossplay | PC-only multiplayer, no crossplay with consoles – Supercraft Wiki |
The implication: every row confirms the same conclusion—console players remain locked out with no timeline in sight.
Is Sons of the Forest coming to Xbox?
The short answer, as of 2025: no. Sons of the Forest launched as a Steam exclusive and has never received an official console port announcement from developer Endnight Games. The game’s Early Access began on (Wikipedia), and even after reaching its full 1.0 release on (Endnight Games on X – official developer account), the studio has kept the game PC-only. No Xbox release date, no PlayStation release date, not even a firm “in development” status.
Xbox players who want to play Sons of the Forest have only one option today: buy or build a gaming PC. Endnight has not hinted at when—or if—the console door will open.
What do the developers say?
Endnight Games has been careful with its language. During the Early Access period, the studio told Gamepressure (gaming news outlet) that it would “be excited to bring Sons of the Forest to PlayStation and possibly Xbox” after the PC edition was finished, but stressed there were “no concrete plans” and that the priority was making the best PC game possible. Mein-MMO independently reported identical phrasing from the developer.
The pattern: enthusiasm without commitment. The same stance appears in a YouTube breakdown of a Dread Central interview (community coverage), where Endnight said there was “no console release to reveal yet” and that they wouldn’t announce anything until they were ready.
“We would be excited to bring Sons of the Forest to PlayStation and possibly Xbox after Early Access, but there are no concrete plans. Our priority is making the best PC game possible.”
— Endnight Games, quoted by Gamepressure and Mein-MMO
The catch: despite these warm words, no roadmap has materialized, and the silence since the 1.0 release speaks louder than any vague expression of interest.
Has a console port ever been announced?
No. Not a single official announcement—press release, blog post, or tweet—has ever mentioned a specific console target or release window for Sons of the Forest. The only mention of consoles in official channels is the non-committal “we’d love to” language above. As of an April 2026 update from Mein-MMO, there was still “no update regarding a console release.”
The catch: Over two years after the PC launch, the silence is louder than any speculation. Major PC-to-console ports are typically announced 6–12 months before release, and no marketing buildup has begun (Supercraft Wiki platform analysis).
What devices can you play Sons of the Forest on?
Sons of the Forest runs on only one platform: Microsoft Windows, distributed exclusively through Steam. Here is the breakdown by device:
- PC (Windows): Yes – via Steam (Turtle Beach Blog)
- PlayStation 5 / PS4: No – not announced (Gamepressure)
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One: No – not announced (Mein-MMO)
- Nintendo Switch: No – no hint from developer (Supercraft Wiki)
The implication: every console ecosystem is excluded, making the game effectively a Steam exclusive.
Is it available on PS5 or PS4?
Despite Endnight’s history with the original The Forest (which came to PS4 in 2018), Sons of the Forest has not been confirmed for any PlayStation console. Unverified Facebook group posts have floated dates like late 2024 or spring 2025 for a PS5 version, but those claims have low credibility (Facebook fan group) and no Sony or Endnight channel has corroborated them.
Can I play on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S?
No. Xbox players have no native way to play Sons of the Forest. The game is not in the Microsoft Store, not on Xbox Game Pass, and not available via backward compatibility. The only potential workaround—cloud gaming—is also not supported because there is no console version to stream from.
Is there a console version at all?
As of 2025, Sons of the Forest is a PC game, period. No console version exists, none is in development (according to publicly available information), and no credible leak suggests one is imminent. GameRevolution (gaming guide site) notes that an Xbox port is “more uncertain than a PlayStation port” given the franchise’s history.
Is The Forest available on Xbox?
The original game in the series, The Forest (2018), shares the same platform gap. It was released on PC via Steam and later ported to PlayStation 4, but never to any Xbox console. Supercraft Wiki confirms: “The Forest never released on Xbox platforms.”
Why did The Forest skip Xbox?
Endnight Games has never publicly explained why it chose PlayStation over Xbox for The Forest. Some commentators speculate that the studio’s engine (Unity) and early partnership with Sony are factors, but the company has not confirmed any exclusivity deal. Community analysis videos (gaming content creators) argue that the omission sets a precedent: if The Forest never came to Xbox, the sequel may follow the same path.
Is The Forest on Xbox Game Pass?
No. The Forest has never appeared on Xbox Game Pass, nor on any Microsoft subscription service. It remains available only on PC (Steam) and PlayStation 4.
Endnight Games has consistently prioritized PC first, PlayStation second, and ignored Xbox entirely across both titles in the series. For Xbox gamers, the conclusion is uncomfortable but clear: this franchise simply does not target their platform.
Is Sons of the Forest crossplay?
Sons of the Forest supports online multiplayer—up to eight players in co-op—but only on PC via Steam. Crossplay with any console is impossible because no console version exists. YouTube explainers on cross-platform play (gaming guides) consistently state that crossplay is “not possible” due to the lack of console editions.
What this means: If you’re on Xbox and your friends are on PC, you cannot play together. The only way to join them is to buy a PC copy.
Timeline
Key dates in the Sons of the Forest platform story:
- 2018: The Forest released on PC and later PS4; no Xbox version.
- February 23, 2023: Sons of the Forest enters Early Access on Steam, PC only (Wikipedia).
- February 22, 2024: Full 1.0 release on PC, still exclusive to Steam (Endnight Games on X).
- 2025: No console announcement; Xbox community continues to ask. An April 2026 update from Mein-MMO confirms the silence persists.
What’s confirmed vs. unclear
Confirmed
- Sons of the Forest is PC-only via Steam as of 2025 (Wikipedia).
- The original The Forest never released on Xbox (Supercraft Wiki).
- Endnight has made no official console announcement (Mein-MMO).
- Crossplay with consoles is not possible (Supercraft Wiki).
What’s unclear
- If or when a console port will be released.
- Whether Xbox Series X|S would receive a port before PS5.
- Whether Endnight is even developing console versions internally.
“We would be excited to bring Sons of the Forest to PlayStation and possibly Xbox after Early Access, but there are no concrete plans. Our priority is making the best PC game possible.”
— Endnight Games, quoted by Gamepressure and Mein-MMO
Summary – Sons of the Forest remains a PC-only title in 2025, with no confirmed path to Xbox or PlayStation. Endnight Games has offered warm words but no roadmap. The implication for Xbox owners: invest in a gaming PC, or wait indefinitely for a console port that may never come.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sons of the Forest free on Xbox?
No. The game is not available on Xbox at all, free or paid.
Can I play Sons of the Forest on Xbox with PC?
No. Since there is no Xbox version, cross-platform play is not possible. PC players can only play with other PC players on Steam.
Will Sons of the Forest be on Xbox Game Pass?
Not announced. The game is not on any Microsoft subscription service now, and there are no indications it will join Game Pass.
Is The Forest coming to Xbox in 2025?
There is no announcement suggesting The Forest will ever release on Xbox. It remains a PC and PS4 exclusive.
Does Sons of the Forest have a console release date?
No. Endnight Games has not provided any console release date for any platform.
Why is Sons of the Forest not on Xbox?
Endnight has not given a specific reason. The studio has historically focused on PC and PlayStation, and has not yet committed resources to an Xbox port.
Can I stream Sons of the Forest on Xbox via cloud gaming?
No. Cloud gaming services require a console version to host, and none exists. The game is not available on any streaming platform.
Is Sons of the Forest available on Xbox cloud?
No. Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) does not offer Sons of the Forest.
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