Sons of the Forest, the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2014 hit The Forest, has been brought to life by Endnight Games and published by Newnight. Released on February 23, 2023, as an early access title for Microsoft Windows, it continues the legacy of its predecessor as a survival horror game. However, being in the early stages of release, many players have encountered issues with low FPS drops in Sons of the Forest, leading them to seek ways to enhance their PC’s performance.
If you’re experiencing similar frame rate issues and stuttering during gameplay, rest assured that you’re not alone. By following the steps in this troubleshooting guide, you can effectively address these performance problems, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience in the world of Sons of the Forest
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We have listed below all possible workarounds that can help you resolve the issue. Follow each method one by one until the problem is completely fixed. Without further ado, let’s get started.
1. Check System Requirements
It is possible that compatibility issues with your PC’s specifications are causing the problem. Therefore, we recommend that you carefully review the system requirements and specifications for the game before drawing any conclusions. Below, we have listed the minimum and recommended system requirements for this title to assist you in determining compatibility.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD (Preferred)
Recommended Requirements:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1080Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD (Preferred)
2. Update Graphics Drivers
It’s recommended to check out graphics driver updates on your PC so games and other graphics-intensive programs can run properly. To do so:
- Right-click on the Start Menu to open up the Quick Access Menu.
- Click on Device Manager from the list.
- Now, double-click on the Display Adapters category to expand the list.
- Then, right-click on the dedicated graphics card name.
- Select Update driver > Choose Search automatically for drivers.
- An update will automatically download and install the latest version if available.
- Once done, make sure to reboot your computer to change the effects.
Alternatively, you can manually download the latest graphics driver version and install it directly from the official website of your graphics card manufacturer. Nvidia graphics card users can update the GeForce Experience app via the official site. Meanwhile, AMD graphics card users can visit the AMD website.
3. Switch Between Display Modes
Switch between fullscreen borderless to windowed bordered display modes or vice versa from the in-game settings menu. It’ll help the game files to run smoothly depending on your screen resolution and PC specifications. You can try it out once. Some affected players benefitted from this.
4. Run the game as an administrator
To avoid user account control-related privilege issues, you should run the Sons of the Forest executable game file as an administrator. To do this:
- Right-click on the Sons of the Forest exe shortcut file on your PC.
- Now, select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Make sure to click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to checkmark it.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
5. Close Background Running Tasks
Sometimes, unnecessary background running tasks or programs can also consume more CPU or Memory resources on the system, which may cause crashes, lags, stutters, FPS drops, etc. To do that:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open up the Task Manager.
- Now, click on the Processes tab > to select tasks unnecessarily running in the background and consuming enough system resources.
- Click on End Task to close it > Do the same steps for all unnecessary tasks.
- Once done, restart your system to apply changes.
6. Stop Background Downloads
The chances are high that you’re trying to download or install other game updates simultaneously, whatever client you’re using. It’s better to pause or stop other background downloads while launching and playing the Sons of the Forest game on the client. Once you finish your gameplay, you can continue downloading games or installing patch updates.
7. Switch to Auto Settings in Video
If you haven’t succeeded in fixing the frame drop issue, then make sure to switch to auto settings in video mode by following the steps below.
- Press the Esc button on your keyboard in the gameplay.
- Now, go to the in-game Settings menu > Click on Video.
- Select Auto Settings > Make sure to resume the gameplay to cross-check whether the frame drops or lags are still appearing.
- If the in-game lag or frame drops remain, select All and try lowering the video settings from the game menu.
8. Set High Performance in Power Options
If, in case, your Windows system is running on the Balanced mode in Power Options, the system and hardware aren’t running to their full potential. You can set the High-Performance mode for the intense gameplay for better results. However, the high-performance mode will consume higher battery usage if you use a laptop. To do this:
- Click on the Start Menu > Type Control Panel and click on it from the search result.
- Now, go to Hardware and Sound > Select Power Options.
- Click on High Performance to select it.
- Make sure to close the window and fully shut down your computer. To do this, click on the Start Menu > Go to Power > Shut Down.
- Once your computer is turned off, you can power it on again.
9. Contact Sons of the Forest Support
If none of the methods worked for you, contact Sons of the Forest’s Support for further help.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.