Cheats can be fun to mess around with in any game, including The Forest. However, using cheats in The Forest is difficult at first due to how unclear activating and accessing the command console is.
How to activate cheats in The Forest
Before players can access cheats in The Forest, they must first activate them. Here’s how to activate cheats step by step in The Forest:
After typing developer mode on with no spaces at the Main menu, pressF1to see if the console appears. If the console appears, cheats are now activated and work if typed in-game.
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How to use cheats in The Forest
To use cheats in The Forest, pressF1, type whatever cheats you want active into the console, and press enter. After pressing enter, your cheat should work if you type it correctly and have all the required parameters.
Why are my cheats not working in The Forest?
If you are having problems using cheats in The Forest, it is most likely due toaccidental mistakesor notactivating them correctly. We recommend checking if the console appears when you press F1, and If it appears, you activated the cheats correctly. If cheats are activated correctly, it is most likely aparameterorspelling mistake problemcausing your errors. In this case, double-check to see if you are missing a parameter, such asonoroff, and that you are spelling each command precisely as required. Once you get cheats working, the best way to use them is to geta Map early in The Forestor to help you get an early start.
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