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Developer Oversight: The Console


Unlike the traditional console systems in most survival games, Sons of the Forest utilizes a hidden “Cheatstick” menu to access administrative powers. This menu allows hosts to spawn items, fly (debugcamera), and instantly build massive structures for community events.
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4 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

Activation Process

To open the console, you must first bypass the game’s developer lock:
  1. Enter the “Cheat”: While in-game (not in a menu), type the word cheatstick using your keyboard. You do not need to open a text box; simply type it blindly while in the world.
  2. Access Menu: Press the F1 key.
  3. Verification: A text prompt should appear in the top-left corner of the screen. If it does not appear, ensure you typed the word correctly without any pauses.

Essential Commands

CommandEffect
addallitemsAdds 1 of every item in the game to your inventory.
godmode onInvulnerability and infinite stamina.
instantbookbuild onAny architectural blueprint finishes as soon as you look at it.
loghack onInfinite logs appear in your hands while building.
saveForces the dedicated server to save current world progress.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Sons of the Forest: Console tools active.