Sons of the Forest is a survival horror game that is a sequel to The Forest. The game is set on a remote island where you fly to in hopes of finding a missing billionaire but soon crash-land in a forest filled with cannibals.
The game simulates basic bodily experiences such as hunger, thirst, and changing energy levels, alongside weather and temperature. Your immediate goal is to survive and find a way off the island. The game has been released into Early Access on PC in impressive form, with developer Endnight Games managing to strike a better balance between survival and exploration than many of its contemporaries.
A Historic launch
Sons of the Forest has sold over 2 million copies in just 24 hours after entering Early Access. This is an impressive feat for the game, which is a sequel to The Forest.
Other record breaking initial sales
Sons of the Forest’s sales figures are impressive, but how does it compare to other video games that reached similar numbers? Elden Ring sold 12 million copies in 2 weeks3, while Borderlands 3 sold 5 million units within its first five days3.
Compared to other products, we could mention how the iPhone 5 pre-orders exceeded 2 million in 24 hours of its launch.
Sons of the Forest’s sales figures are remarkable, but it is important to note that it is still in Early Access, and its sales figures could change as the game continues to develop.
