The Forest

Tracked sources for The Forest were limited between 2025-04-30 and 2026-04-30, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Unity Engine Security Update and sits between Improvements to VR Specific Issues on 2019-09-10 (bug_fix) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2025-10-03 - Unity Engine Security Update: Updated UnityPlayer.dll file to address a security issue..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Improvements to VR Specific Issues on 2019-09-10 (bug_fix).
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

Tracked sources for The Forest were limited between 2019-04-30 and 2020-04-30, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Support for Index Controllers and Improvements to VR Specific Issues and sits between Tweaked damage from late game creature to structures on 2019-01-23 (balance_change) and Unity Engine Security Update on 2025-10-03 (system), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2019-09-10 - Support for Index Controllers: Added support for the new index controllers in The Forest VR.; 2019-09-10 - Improvements to VR Specific Issues: Fixed and improved a variety of VR specific issues..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Tweaked damage from late game creature to structures on 2019-01-23 (balance_change).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Unity Engine Security Update on 2025-10-03 (system).

The Forest launched its VR support on May 22, 2018, enabling immersive gameplay for both Vive and Oculus Rift users. This update also introduced multiplayer support in VR on June 15, allowing players to enjoy the game together across platforms. Additionally, a significant rework of the endgame and a new alternate ending enhanced the overall experience.

• New Gameplay Features:
  • Enhanced the cave experience, making it more claustrophobic and terrifying on May 22.
  • Introduced new interaction mechanics, allowing players to throw flares and light molotovs with their lighters on May 22.
  • Added a craftable warm suit and new buildables on April 30.

• Multiplayer Enhancements:
  • Implemented an option for increased player-to-player damage in multiplayer on January 23, 2019.
  • Improved kick and ban functionality for server hosts on December 10, 2018.

• Visual and Performance Improvements:
  • Introduced new volumetric clouds and visual enhancements on December 10, 2018.
  • Resolved performance issues related to day/night transitions and large save files on January 23, 2019.

• Balance Changes:
  • Adjusted the protection from creepy armor and tweaked damage from late-game creatures to structures on January 23, 2019.
  • Increased draw distance for targets and small structures on May 8, 2018.

• User Interface Updates:
  • Added a new progress circle for loading dedicated server games on June 15.
  • Enhanced readability of the options menu and introduced controller button icons for context actions on May 29.