Forest Doesn’t Care

NEW: DLSS & FSR Super Resolution Added NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and AMD FSR Super Resolution! The game can now render at a lower resolution and intelligently upscale the image, improving FPS while maintaining visual quality. Choose your preferred anti-aliasing and upscaling technology: TSR, DLSS or FSR. Settings that don't apply to your selection are automatically greyed out. All upscaling opt

Hey everyone! We're preparing a major update with a map four times as large, completely reworked animations, a continuation of the story and much more. Meanwhile, we're continuing to improve the build you're playing right now. Here's what's new. Graphics, Performance & Loading Update Performance Higher FPS in dense forest on the TouchGrass preset. Global illumination now uses the lighter Balanced

Environment & AtmosphereAdded grass and bush reactions to animals and other players.Improved the transition from day to night, making nightfall smoother and more natural.Optimized time-of-day transitions to reduce potential freezes and stuttering.Graphics & SettingsAdded additional shadow quality settings.Added the ability to adjust render resolution.Added brightness and gamma settings.

We're continuing to work through your feedback, fixing bugs and improving the little things that make Forest Doesn't Care more comfortable and enjoyable to play.But don't let these smaller hotfixes fool you. There's a lot more happening behind the scenes.We're currently working on a major update that will bring new animations, a continuation of the story, building mechanics, a more living and reac

Added native PlayStation controller support on Windows via USB and Bluetooth — Steam Input is no longer required.Added controller vibration feedback for shooting, sliding, landing rolls, hitting enemies, and other actions.Improved automatic switching of button prompts between PlayStation, Xbox, and keyboard controls.Improved controller navigation in the pause menu and settings.Fixed unintended cha

Dynamic Encounter Pacing Update - Added dynamic per-player pacing for hostile encounters.- Hostile spawn weights now react to recent combat pressure, alternating action with recovery periods.- New characters receive an initial action boost to make the opening more engaging.- Peaceful wildlife and peaceful-only spawn zones remain unaffected.- Improved multiplayer tracking so encounter pacing applie

Fixed enemies continuing to attack dead targets.Fixed AI getting stuck after killing another creature.Restored reliable player detection and combat reactions.Fixed severe combat shaking and unstable rotation for ranged enemies.Improved aiming so shots better match the weapon’s direction.Fixed target switching after the current enemy dies.Improved transitions between combat and idle states.Various

⚙️ Settings & InterfaceCompletely reworked the game's settings system.Added a dedicated FOV Slider, allowing you to adjust the field of view to your preference.Added UI Scale, allowing you to adjust the size of the interface.Reworked display settings. Changing one option should no longer automatically apply or reset unrelated settings.Fixed an issue where the resolution could automatically switch

Gameplay & AIFixed sleep duration. Time now passes faster, and the day is brighter after waking up.Reduced and stabilized the movement speed of all humanoid and tribal enemies.Humanoid AI enemies now behave more cautiously and naturally during combat, making close-quarters encounters feel much better.Fixed the “drifting” issue that caused some enemies to slide unnaturally while moving.Added more e

Save SystemImproved compatibility with older save files.Fixed an issue where exiting a vehicle could teleport the player back to their previous logout location.Fixed an issue where players loading older saves could spawn on their sleeping bag instead of their actual logout location.WeaponsAdded additional fire modes to the M4.Fixed the incorrect amount of .44 Magnum ammunition received through bar

Performance & RenderingSignificantly optimized dense vegetation and shadow rendering.Reduced FPS drops in forest environments, especially during sunny weather.Lowered the performance cost of foliage animation and shadow updates.Improved distant tree rendering and smoother transitions between full-detail vegetation and billboards.Fixed excessive brightness on distant foliage.Optimized texture resol

This update brings one of the biggest overhauls to Forest Doesn't Care so far. We've completely reworked melee combat, added a large collection of new weapons, introduced new survival tools, expanded the barter system, and improved dozens of gameplay systems based on your feedback. Melee CombatAdded a large collection of new melee weapons:Felling AxeHatchetClaw HammerBlack BalisongMacheteKukriClea

MultiplayerFixed an issue where enemies could become desynchronized after respawning. In some cases, one player would see an enemy dead while another still saw them alive and invulnerable.Fixed an issue where the server incorrectly replicated the client's head pitch rotation.WeaponsAdded weapon recycling. Firearms can now be dismantled into scrap.Updated weapon controls:U — Unload AmmoR — Recycle

🔥 Hotfix👥 MultiplayerFixed an issue where clothing could duplicate when recycled in multiplayer.Fixed item unloading behavior in multiplayer.📦 BuildingMoved the Demolish Structure button lower to prevent accidental clicks.When a structure is demolished, any loot stored inside is now automatically dropped into a storage box, allowing you to safely move your base without losing items.Storage Bag

WorldAdded a smoother transition from day to night, making time-of-day changes feel much more natural.Fixed an issue where notes did not spawn correctly for other players in multiplayer.MultiplayerQuests, the quest log, and related information now work correctly for all players in multiplayer. You can now properly progress through the story together.Fixed duplicated dialogue during story cutscenes

Rebalanced clothing protection values. Shorts now provide less protection, making trousers a more meaningful choice.Added Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR) localization.Improved deer hitboxes, making ranged hits register more accurately.Added full key rebinding for movement controls. You can now reassign movement keys instead of being locked to WASD.Adjusted retreat sound delays for all enemies, making