The Forest 3 Is Real And It Changes Everything
By Tuin
Dec 14, 2025
Endnight Games has officially revealed The Forest 3, confirming that the survival horror series is not only continuing but evolving in a bold new direction. The announcement caught many fans off guard and immediately sparked heavy discussion across the community.
After the grounded wilderness horror of The Forest and the expanded systems of Sons of the Forest, the third entry is taking the franchise somewhere completely unexpected.
A New Setting Beyond The Island
The Forest 3 is no longer limited to a remote forest island. The reveal showed a crash landing on an alien world, suggesting a science fiction shift while still holding onto the survival horror roots the series is known for.
Players can expect hostile environments, strange terrain, and unfamiliar threats. Despite the new setting, the core pillars appear intact. Scavenging, crafting, building shelter, and surviving against relentless enemies remain central.
Still Survival Horror At Its Core
Even with the sci fi twist, Endnight Games has made it clear that this is still a Forest game. Isolation, fear, and environmental storytelling remain key elements. The world feels dangerous, quiet, and uncaring, just like before.
Enemies appear aggressive and unpredictable, and the environment itself seems to work against the player. The shift in setting opens the door to new enemy designs, unsettling discoveries, and lore that expands far beyond the original island experiments.
What We Know So Far
Details are still limited. No release date has been announced and platforms have not been confirmed. What is clear is that Endnight Games is not playing it safe. The Forest 3 is aiming to surprise players rather than simply repeat what worked before.
Fans should expect more information to arrive gradually, likely through trailers and developer updates rather than large info dumps.
Why This Reveal Matters
The Forest series earned its reputation by trusting players and letting fear grow naturally. The confirmation of The Forest 3 proves that Endnight Games is willing to take risks instead of settling into a comfortable formula.
Whether the new direction wins over everyone or not, one thing is certain. Survival horror fans are watching closely, and the forest is no longer the only thing to fear.
After the grounded wilderness horror of The Forest and the expanded systems of Sons of the Forest, the third entry is taking the franchise somewhere completely unexpected.
A New Setting Beyond The Island
The Forest 3 is no longer limited to a remote forest island. The reveal showed a crash landing on an alien world, suggesting a science fiction shift while still holding onto the survival horror roots the series is known for.
Players can expect hostile environments, strange terrain, and unfamiliar threats. Despite the new setting, the core pillars appear intact. Scavenging, crafting, building shelter, and surviving against relentless enemies remain central.
Still Survival Horror At Its Core
Even with the sci fi twist, Endnight Games has made it clear that this is still a Forest game. Isolation, fear, and environmental storytelling remain key elements. The world feels dangerous, quiet, and uncaring, just like before.
Enemies appear aggressive and unpredictable, and the environment itself seems to work against the player. The shift in setting opens the door to new enemy designs, unsettling discoveries, and lore that expands far beyond the original island experiments.
What We Know So Far
Details are still limited. No release date has been announced and platforms have not been confirmed. What is clear is that Endnight Games is not playing it safe. The Forest 3 is aiming to surprise players rather than simply repeat what worked before.
Fans should expect more information to arrive gradually, likely through trailers and developer updates rather than large info dumps.
Why This Reveal Matters
The Forest series earned its reputation by trusting players and letting fear grow naturally. The confirmation of The Forest 3 proves that Endnight Games is willing to take risks instead of settling into a comfortable formula.
Whether the new direction wins over everyone or not, one thing is certain. Survival horror fans are watching closely, and the forest is no longer the only thing to fear.