Guides
Mechanics Guides
How the forest works — sanity, combat, time limits, and everything the game doesn't explain upfront.
The Sanity SystemHow your mind fractures in the forest — triggers, consequences, and when to extract.Alerting the Forest & NoiseWhy the forest notices you, which sounds anger it most, and how to move quietly.Combat & Creature WeaknessesWeapons that work, enemies that resist them, and how to stay alive in the forest.Playing SoloHow single-player works — your AI companion, the difficulty scaling, and how to survive the forest alone.Gear, Contracts & the ArsenalHow contracts assign your loadout, why the squad shares one arsenal, and how to manage a small pack.When (and How) to ExtractGetting out alive — the ox-wagon, the horn, Father Escalona's route back, and knowing when to leave.