SOTFEdit

Spec sheet

Purpose

SOTFEdit is a savegame editor for Sons of The Forest.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security

The README says the application is self-developed and unsigned, and that its code is hosted on GitHub.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The maintainer invites users to report unknown items or request features, and says pull requests are welcome.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Backup

The editor can automatically back up changed files.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Backups

The editor can automatically back up changed files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Download

The README directs users to the GitHub Releases page for the newest version.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Experimental feature caution

The README warns that spawning many NPCs may severely affect performance or crash the game, and may corrupt savegames.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Followers and NPCs

It can edit NPCs and change Kelvin’s and Virginia’s stats, outfits, equipment, and locations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Inventory and storage

It can add or remove inventory items, change quantities, and edit storage data; only storage supported items are available.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Limit

The README warns that spawning too many enemies may severely affect performance or crash the game.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Map tools

Its map combines points of interest with information read from the savegame and supports teleporting players and followers to listed locations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Notable limits

Some storage items are unsupported, and map teleportation is limited to locations with known coordinates.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

NPCs and followers

It can edit NPCs, revive Virginia and Kelvin, change their stats and outfits, and move them to locations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Platform requirement

The listed requirement is Windows 8 or later, plus the .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Player and game settings

It can edit player stats and game setup settings such as game mode, spawn rate, and survival damage.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Project status

The README describes SOTFEdit as a non-commercial fan project not associated with the game developers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Release version

The releases page lists v0.13.0 as the latest release and says it bumped the application to .NET 8.0.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Requirements

The project lists Windows 8 or later and the .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime as requirements.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security note

The maker says the application is self-developed and unsigned, and that its code is hosted on GitHub.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Game Save Editors#25 of 266.5