Endnight Games made history with a Forest 3 reveal at The Game Awards 2025.
The indie horror studio has been known for its unique and terrifying survival games, but this time they took a break from the woodland environments of the first two games to take us on a sci-fi adventure, marking a significant departure from the series' roots.
The reception to this announcement was mixed.
Some fans were shocked by the sudden shift in setting, while others praised the bold move, anticipating a fresh and thrilling experience with Forest 3.
The trailer opens with a first-person view of a spaceship pilot, drifting through the cosmos, who suddenly encounters a mysterious portal. Sucked into this vortex, the pilot crash-lands on an alien planet teeming with strange creatures and an unsettling atmosphere.
This sci-fi twist introduces a new level of challenge for players, who will now have to navigate an entirely different environment with its own set of hazards and mysteries.
The trailer promises a great deal more than just a change of scenery, hinting at complex survival mechanics, intricate storytelling, and a richly detailed alien world. Fans are already speculating about the game's mechanics, plot, and the new threats they might face in the Forest 3 universe.
The reveal at The Game Awards 2025 certainly left a lasting impression, signaling Endnight Games' willingness to push boundaries and explore new territories within their beloved franchise.
The Forest series has always been about survival in harsh environments, but with Forest 3, Endnight Games is taking it to another level.
Whether you're a fan of the original Forest or Sons of the Forest or a newcomer to the series, this sci-fi direction is sure to offer a fresh and exhilarating experience.
