Survival games are known for their “realism” in certain tasks that you have to do while playing. There are things like hunger and thirst that you need to manage in order to perform other activities. Things like chopping wood, fishing, and even hunting require your character to be at its best. However, there is yet another mechanic that you need to keep an eye out for. Sleeping in survival games is important and the new Sons of the Forest game isn’t an exception. You need to be mindful of the rest your character gets otherwise you won’t be able to do many things throughout the day. Given how the game doesn’t have an explicit tutorial, today we’ll tell you how to sleep in Sons of the Forest.
How to sleep in Sons of the Forest
Sleeping in Sons of the Forest is easy, but you need to prepare a few things first. The first and most important one is to get a place that is relatively safe. While enemies will find you eventually, the first days in the game will be easy as they will let you fortify your defenses. You can always try to do a treehouse base just like in the first game. So, once you’ve found a place, you’ll need to build a shelter. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Tarp
- Sticks
You can find these items early in the game, but be careful about the tarp since this one is a bit harder to get. You should save it only for one shelter and keep the rest for other things. Once you get it, you’ll be able to sleep in Sons of the Forest.
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To sleep, you need to approach your shelter and press the “Z” key to sleep. This will also let you save your game and recover all the energy so you can go on with your day. While exploring is fantastic, you need to manage your time in the game. Other titles such as Project Zomboid have some penalties if you don’t go to bed, in this new game is the same. So, make sure to look for a comfortable and safe spot and try to get some good sleep in Sons of the Forest before going out there to fight or scavenge.
Sons of the Forest is available now on PC.