Sons of the Forest released as an early access game on February 23 and has since stayed as one of the top five most played on Steam. As of writing, the game has been competing against PUBG: Battlegrounds for the 4th most played on the platform.
This showed a successful launch for the game despite it being on early access.
Unfortunately, Sons of the Forest is currently not available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and other platforms. The main reason being it is on early access which tends to not release on consoles.
Why Are Early Access Games Unavailable on Consoles?
For those unaware, early access games are “unfinished” projects that will receive major updates and changes over a time period. Developers of these types of games want and need player feedback to ensure quality.
The developers may browse forums, review pages, and other mediums where players can report bugs and issues. The PC platform tends to be the best choice for early-access games since players have quick access to forums and other media.
For instance, the Steam platform provides a decent discussion page where players can create posts and report issues. Endnight developers can simply browse the pages and get access to important and helpful information.
How Long Will Sons of the Forest Be On Early Access?
Sons of the Forest Early Access will last for six to eight months as per the game’s Steam page. However, this can change depending on the game’s condition after eight months. If the developers believe that the game needs more changes, then early access may last longer.
When Will Sons of the Forest Release on Consoles?
The Forest, the first game in the franchise, released on the PS4 after it came out of early access. Based on this information, players can expect that Sons of the Forest will release on the PS4 and PS5 after it comes out of early access.
Regarding other consoles, such as Xbox and Nintendo Switch, players should note that Endnight only released the original game on PS4. It was not available on the Xbox or any other platforms. While this could change for Sons of the Forest, only the developers can provide a clear answer to the question.
