Do the Rivers Have Currents in Sons of the Forest? Answered

Sons of the Forest has impressed many with its realistic depiction of survival conditions and the overall atmosphere in the wild. Making tools and weapons, crafting traps, and building a house are pretty well made and really make you feel like you are in the wild.

One new thing that we have recently discovered is that even marginal things like rivers have been upgraded from the game’s prequel The Forest and that they can not only add to the overall mood but can actually be of assistance!

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River Currents in Sons of the Forest Explained

Yes, rivers do have currents in Sons of the Forest and what’s even more amazing is that you can use them to your own benefit. We have confirmed that transporting logs as well as some smaller items can be done with the power of the river instead of your own.

The game’s mutants are unforgiving so you are always on a timer. That’s why rivers can be of immense help when you are trying to move some items pretty fast and you realize you can’t carry all of them at once. While in the early stages of the game, it would be wise to get familiar with all the river locations and their currents. That way you can help yourself when transporting items and be quick about it.

Rivers Can Help You Build Your Base

If you haven’t created your house yet or are looking to relocate, use the rivers to help you! We all know that you will need to bring many materials for constructing the house, fence, traps, etc., and companions like Kelvin are limited in the ways they can help you.

Build a house upstream, throw those logs in the river and you will have your estate in the wild in no time. If you don’t want your items to go too far away, try putting a stick or another log in the part of the river where you want your items to stop. It can seem like an insignificant game mechanic but it can really help you a lot once you grasp it fully.

We hope you found our article helpful. Learn more about Sons of the Forest by reading our articles about whether cannibals can climb ropes and what happens when you die in the game. Follow us on Facebook and get more updates about trending games.