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Fragnet 4.1 (144)

Sons Of The Forest · 1C-8G-10G

8 GB RAM
8 players
monthly

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$40.61/ month

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CPU usage limit: 1 Threads
Storage: 10 GB · SSD
Host recommendation: 8 players
Host recommendation: 8 playersAccording to store · Not independently tested
Billing: $40.61 per month
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Data as of: Prices checked on 01.10.2026

Host recommendation for the default configuration. No independent load test.

Why choose this plan

Price-based selection within this host. Known renewal prices are included.

What you should know

The exact processor may vary depending on location and available machine.
The host link goes to the host's home page. Select the plan above there.
CPU threads are usable threads, not a guarantee of dedicated physical cores.
No measured benchmark performance.
Host states SSD/NVMe; exact storage type not guaranteed per location.
Locations reflect the host's available pool; final selection at checkout.
Unlimited slots do not mean unlimited player performance. Host recommendation depends on world and mods.

Player count assumptions

Host recommendation for the default configuration. No independent load test.

Live-Paketdaten As of 01.10.2026Available host locations As of 01.10.2026CPU thread limit and configuration As of 01.10.2026

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How much does a Sons of the Forest server cost?

The cheapest current plan for each minimum number of slots or RAM, price works out per month.

Sons of the Forest: By slots
Minimum slots	Price per month	Cheapest host	More offers
from 2 slots	from $8.00	Zap Hosting	23 offers
from 4 slots	from $8.00	Zap Hosting	23 offers
from 6 slots	from $8.00	Zap Hosting	20 offers
from 8 slots	from $8.00	Zap Hosting	17 offers

Sons of the Forest: By RAM
Minimum RAM	Price per month	Cheapest host	More offers
from 1 GB	from $8.00	Zap Hosting	21 offers
from 2 GB	from $8.00	Zap Hosting	21 offers
from 3 GB	from $8.00	Zap Hosting	21 offers
from 4 GB	from $8.00	Zap Hosting	21 offers
from 6 GB	from $12.77	Host Havoc	20 offers
from 8 GB	from $12.77	Host Havoc	20 offers
from 10 GB	from $12.81	Gravel Host	12 offers
from 12 GB	from $16.67	Gravel Host	9 offers
from 16 GB	from $20.51	Gravel Host	6 offers

Rent a Sons of the Forest server: make your island reachable long term

A Sons of the Forest server keeps your shared island reachable regardless of the previous host’s computer. This is helpful when friends want to build or explore at different times. Before choosing a plan, decide whether you’re starting fresh or want to take over an existing multiplayer world. This difference determines which files and settings you need at launch.

For your round, compare the slots offered, the location and the management options. An accessible startup log helps if the server runs but is missing from the list or loads a different world. Also clarify how updates and restarts are announced. A permanently reachable instance needs a reliable process for the saved world.

Look at world progress and characters separately

For the import, EmeraldHost describes a complete multiplayer save and assignment to the matching save slot. The folder name and the server setting must match. A single archive or any JSON file does not replace the full set. Stop both instances before the transfer and keep the original state until you have checked the move.

World structures and world state are not the same as inventory and personal character progress. The documented world transfer therefore does not automatically guarantee an identical character for every player. After the import, first check the correct island and your buildings, then the personal data. This separation prevents a partly successful move from being considered complete too quickly.

Continue, save and restore

In the server configuration, SaveSlot and how existing saves are handled are key settings. Have it shown to you how an existing save is continued and when a new world is created. The behavior when the server is empty should also suit your group. Availability and continuous playtime are two different decisions that not every round wants to make the same way.

Before a long rental period, check whether full backups can be downloaded and restored. Also back up the server settings and note the game version used. A controlled first test with two players uncovers wrong world assignment or missing character progress faster than a later move after many more building evenings. Then compare total price, renewal and actual contract term.

Sources and technical basics

Frequently asked questions about Sons of the Forest Game Server

Can I take over an existing Sons of the Forest world?

A documented import route exists for multiplayer saves. Upload the complete associated folder and assign the correct save slot.

Do all inventories stay intact when moving the world?

Not automatically. World state and personal character data are separate; check both after the import and back up the original state.

Does the world keep running when nobody is online?

The server configuration affects behavior when the server is empty. Clarify the specific settings with the host instead of equating reachability with continuous playtime.