Save

Saving is an mechanic that saves the game, it can only be done on certain buildings and game objects. You cannot save the game in random locations without the use of Console Commands or mods.

Function
For single player games it allows the player to save their position in the world and keep their inventory the same so they can safety quit the game and return to continue where they last saved.

For multiplayer or co-op, you can save at your respective positions in the world. When the host saves the game, it takes all current players and their inventories and remembers it. If you play with anyone, be sure to have them all online with you when you save as they can lose their data.

So its ALWAYS important to save the game before leaving an online server if you wish to return and have all the same items.

Backing up/Accessing your saves
Step by step in how to get to your Save folder for Windows 8 and 10


 * 1) Press the  +   to bring up the find/search function.
 * 2) Type in  and click
 * 3) Back out of, back to the   Folder
 * 4) Go to
 * 5) The Folder named
 * 6) Then  folder


 * The Directory will look something like this: C:\Users\ **Your Username** \AppData\LocalLow\SKS\TheForest
 * You can copy these files and back them up in a folder elsewhere.
 * This is how you can move saves in between single player and multiplayer as well.
 * ALWAYS back up your saves before doing any modifications.
 * Opening older versions of The Forest MAY delete all your save games.

Saving Points
This is a list of buildings and in game objects where you can save.