Sons of The Forest
In this guide, we’ll walk you through configuring Sons of The Forest’s in-game audio settings for optimal Audio Radar performance. You'll learn step-by-step setup instructions, best practices for survival, and sensitivity adjustments to enhance enemy tracking and environmental awareness.
Game-Specific Settings
Note: The steps and screenshots in this guide are based on PC settings, and console settings may vary slightly. While many of the recommendations apply across platforms, menu navigation and audio configuration options might differ on Xbox and PlayStation. We are working to provide optimized settings for all systems in the future! Stay tuned for updates.
1. From the main menu, navigate to ‘Options’.
2. Select the ‘Audio’ option.
3. Adjust the following settings:
- Set ‘Music Volume’ to 0 to remove non-essential sounds.
Configure Audio Radar for Sons of The Forest
Fine-Tune Sensitivity for Survival Awareness
- Cannibals and creatures in Sons of The Forest are highly reactive to sound. Setting a high sensitivity level can help detect distant threats early, while reducing it in close quarters prevents unnecessary light bar activation from your own movements.
Pro Tip: Adjust Sensitivity
Use the three-zone sensitivity dials (right side of the Command Center) to control front, side, and rear sound detection, ensuring you catch distant footsteps, rustling bushes, and enemy howls.
Use the three-zone sensitivity dials (right side of the Command Center) to control front, side, and rear sound detection, ensuring you catch distant footsteps, rustling bushes, and enemy howls.
- Increase sensitivity in open environments to detect cannibals stalking from a distance.
- Reduce sensitivity when inside caves or confined spaces to focus on movement and environmental threats.
Testing & Best Practices
Stay Quiet – Audio Radar Detects Your Own Sounds
- Sprinting, chopping trees, or making loud noises can trigger Audio Radar. Move cautiously to avoid overwhelming your light bars with unnecessary feedback.
Focus on Critical Sounds
- Key audio cues to prioritize in Sons of The Forest:
- Footsteps – Detect enemies sneaking up on your camp.
- Bush Rustling – Identify movement in dense forests.
- Cannibal Howls & Mutant Noises – Track hostiles before they attack.
Iterate on Settings
- Adjust sensitivity settings gradually based on experience.
- Identify if certain sounds are overpowering others and fine-tune accordingly.
Prevent Discord from Interfering with Audio Radar
To prevent Discord voice chat from triggering Audio Radar, follow this guide: How to Filter Voice Chat & Music for Audio Radar