Cheats & Secrets

Overview

The Forest contains a suite of developer cheats accessible via an in-game console, as well as several intentional secrets, easter eggs, and hidden content. Console commands are only available on the PC version (Steam, Epic Games Store). Console players (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) cannot use these commands without third-party tools, but all players can discover the game's many hidden features.

> Important: Using console commands or cheats disables Steam Achievements for that session. Reboot the game to re-enable achievements. Commands are case-insensitive but must be spelled exactly as listed.

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Enabling the Console (PC Only)

1. Launch The Forest from Steam/Epic.
2. From the main menu, press F1 to open the developer console (a small text input appears at the top-left).
3. If F1 does nothing, verify you are on the PC version (not a controller-only mode).
4. Some commands require you to be in a saved game (single-player or host of multiplayer).
5. Type the command and press Enter. No prefix needed (unlike other games that require `\` or `/`).

> Note: The console also displays debug information. You can close it by pressing F1 again.

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Complete List of Console Commands

All commands listed here are safe to use and developer-intended. They range from spawning items to toggling God mode.

Command	Effect	Example
`addallitems`	Gives you every single item in the game (weapons, tools, resources) in one go.	`addallitems`
`additem [itemID] [quantity]`	Spawns a specific item. Use item IDs (see table below).	`additem stick 10`
`addenemy [enemyID] [quantity]`	Spawns one or more enemies. See enemy IDs below.	`addenemy cannibal 5`
`caves`	Lists all cave entrances with coordinates on screen (for debugging).	`caves`
`clear`	Clears the console output.	`clear`
`daytime [0-100]`	Sets time of day. 0 = midnight, 50 = noon, 100 = midnight next day.	`daytime 50`
`dm`	Enables God Mode (invulnerable, unlimited stamina, no hunger/thirst). Toggle off with `dm` again.	`dm`
`dumpstats`	Displays player stats (health, hunger, thirst, armor).	`dumpstats`
`flying`	Toggles flight mode – you can move freely through the air. Use WASD and mouse to navigate.	`flying`
`god`	Enables invulnerability only (no fall damage, immune to all attacks). Type again to disable.	`god`
`growplant`	Instantly grows any planted seeds to full maturity.	`growplant`
`heal`	Fully restores health and removes broken bones.	`heal`
`help`	Lists all available console commands (in-game).	`help`
`hidehud`	Toggles the entire HUD on/off. Good for screenshots.	`hidehud`
`id`	Shows your current player ID (relevant for multiplayer).	`id`
`infiniteitems`	Gives you infinite of every item you already have in your inventory. Toggle off with same command.	`infiniteitems`
`iteminfo`	Lists all item IDs currently in the game.	`iteminfo`
`killall`	Removes all enemies currently loaded in the world (does not affect spawns after saving/loading).	`killall`
`lights`	Toggles dynamic lighting for debugging (may affect performance).	`lights`
`lockfps [number]`	Locks the framerate to a specific value (e.g., `lockfps 30`).	`lockfps 60`
`log [text]`	Writes a debug message to the console.	`log Hello`
`map`	Shows a wireframe overhead map of the peninsula with player position.	`map`
`maxallstats`	Maximizes health, stamina, hunger, thirst, and armor.	`maxallstats`
`openfolder`	Opens the game’s save folder in Windows Explorer.	`openfolder`
`pause`	Pauses the game (single-player only).	`pause`
`quit`	Immediately exits the game.	`quit`
`regrow`	Regrows all cut-down trees and bushes. Only works if you have not built structures in those spots.	`regrow`
`reloadtextures`	Reloads all textures (helpful if textures fail to load).	`reloadtextures`
`removeallitems`	Removes everything from your inventory (use with caution).	`removeallitems`
`save`	Forces a save game (same as using the save shelter).	`save`
`setarmor [number]`	Sets your armor value directly (max ~100).	`setarmor 100`
`sethealth [number]`	Sets your health to a specific value. Max base health is 100.	`sethealth 100`
`setfullness [number]`	Sets hunger (fullness) level (0-100).	`setfullness 100`
`sethydration [number]`	Sets thirst level (0-100).	`sethydration 100`
`settime [hours] [minutes]`	Sets exact time of day (24-hour format).	`settime 14 30`
`showcoordinates`	Toggles on-screen display of your XYZ coordinates.	`showcoordinates`
`spawnitem [itemID] [quantity]`	Same as `additem`.	`spawnitem rock 5`
`status`	Shows survival status (hunger, thirst, energy, temperature).	`status`
`stuck`	Teleports you back to the safe point (your last bed/shelter) if you get trapped.	`stuck`
`timescale [0.0-10.0]`	Speeds up or slows down game time. 1.0 is normal. 2.0 = double speed. Use carefully.	`timescale 2`
`tp [x] [y] [z]`	Teleports you to specific coordinates. Use `showcoordinates` to find your current position.	`tp 100 0 50`
`unlockfps`	Unlocks framerate (removes default 60 FPS cap).	`unlockfps`
`vegetation`	Toggles vegetation rendering (for performance).	`vegetation`

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Item IDs (Partial List)

Use `iteminfo` in-game for a full list. Common IDs:

`stick`

`rock`

`cloth`

`rope`

`cannedfood`

`soda`

`medicine`

`flare`

`dynamite`

`modernaxe`

`katana`

`chainsaw`

`artifact` (key item for ending)

`cross` (one of three artifact pieces)

`gold` (art piece)

`booze`

`herb` (medicinal)

`skull`

`coindoor` (keycard? check)

Enemy IDs (Partial)

`cannibal` (generic)

`armsy` (mutant with multiple arms)

`virginia` (spider-like mutant)

`cowman` (fat mutant)

`worm` (worm-like boss)

`babies` (small mutants)

`mutant` (generic)

`effigy` (not an enemy, but spawns an effigy?)

Hidden Secrets & Easter Eggs

1. The Secret Ending (Artifact Ending)

Assemble all three artifact pieces (Cross, Circle, Clover) found in caves.

Insert them into the artifact sphere in the final cave (Sinkhole).

Use the resulting Artifact to absorb souls or return to the crash site. This leads to the "good" ending.

2. The Snowman

Build exactly three snowballs near the top of the snowy mountain (you must stack them like a snowman).

If you place them correctly, a cutscene plays showing the snowman coming to life as a friendly mutant. It will follow you and attack enemies. This is a permanent companion for that save.

3. The Cross (Hidden Item)

Found in Cave 2 (Hanging Cave). It is one of the three artifact pieces. Not really hidden, but many players miss it because it requires solving a light puzzle.

4. Timmy's Toys

Throughout the caves, you can find Timmy’s toy cars and action figures. Collecting all of them does nothing but shows the developers cared about atmosphere.

5. The Ghost of Megan

In the yacht (Sinkhole entrance), if you stand near the bed at night, you may see a translucent apparition of Megan (Timmy's mother). This is a scripted scare.

6. The Underwater Cave Painting

In the underwater cave (Cave 8), there is a hidden room with ancient paintings that depict the story of the sinkhole and the artifact. It is easy to miss due to low visibility.

7. The Boombox Easter Egg

There is a small white boombox in the coastal caves. If you press interact, it plays loud music, attracting cannibals. This is both an easter egg and a gameplay hazard.

8. The Cross on the Hill

On the southwestern hill near the coast, there is a giant wooden cross. If you climb to the top and look east, you can spot the yacht and the sinkhole. No special reward, but a good photo spot.

9. The Face in the Moon

Occasionally during a full moon, the face of a cannibal appears on the moon. This is purely cosmetic.

10. The Unreachable Island

In the southeast corner of the map, there is a small island with palm trees. You cannot swim to it (sharks block you). If you use `flying` command to reach it, there is nothing but a note that says "You found the secret island!" – a developer joke.

11. The Sinkhole Easter Egg (Falling)

If you jump into the sinkhole without the rebreather, you die. But if you survive (via God mode), you fall into a vast underground area that is part of the final cave. The fall itself is a scripted sequence.

12. The Cat Lady's House

There is a small shack in the woods with dozens of dead cats. Interacting with them gives no reward, just a disturbing scene.

13. The Pickaxe

Found in a specific cave (Cave 7) behind a blocked passage. It is a melee weapon with high damage but slow speed. Many players miss it because it requires breaking down a weak wall.

14. The Keycard (Coindoor)

In the underwater cave, there is a keycard that opens a locked door in the main bunker. This is required for the good ending.

15. The Missing Scout Camps

Scattered around the island are small camps with notes, body parts, and lighters. Collecting all notes unlocks a Steam achievement.

Exploit-Safe Secrets (No Glitches)

Block with stick: You can block attacks by using a stick as a weapon and pressing block (right-click default). This works even against mutants.

Boiling water: You can fill a pot with water from a lake, then place it on a fire to boil it, removing the poisoning risk.

Wood sled: Log sleds can be stuck into a wall to create a ladder. Not a bug, a feature.

Blown-up trees: Explosives can cut down trees instantly. Use dynamite or bombs to clear forests fast.

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Multiplayer Cheat Notes

In multiplayer, only the host can use console commands. Other players cannot. If you join a game where the host uses cheats, you will see the effects (e.g., God mode may apply to all? Actually God mode only protects the host).

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Final Warning

Cheats can corrupt save files if used improperly (e.g., spawning too many items, teleporting into walls). Always backup your saves before heavy cheating. Saves are located at `%appdata%\..\LocalLow\Endnight\TheForest\` (Windows).