The Forest Server

Order a Server

  1. Go to game-serverhosting.de
  2. Choose 2–4 GB RAM
  3. The server is set up automatically

Server Settings

serverName My Forest Server
serverPassword secret
serverPlayers 8
serverSteamAccount               # Steam account
initType Continue                # Continue or New
difficulty Normal                # Peaceful, Normal, Hard, HardSurvival
veganMode off                    # No enemies
vegetarianMode off               # Fewer enemies

Difficulty Modes

Mode Description
Peaceful No mutants
Normal Standard
Hard More and stronger enemies
Hard Survival Permadeath, hardest enemies

Joining

  1. Start The Forest → Multiplayer
  2. "Join Dedicated Server"
  3. Search for the server or enter IP directly
  4. Enter the password

Tips

  • Vegetarian Mode is great for beginners (fewer enemies, but not zero)
  • Savegames are stored in the server folder and can be downloaded
  • Max. 8 players – The Forest does not support more
  • Sequel: Sons of the Forest has its own dedicated server