Teleporting with the ‘goto’ Command
In Sons of the Forest, players can utilize a console command to instantly travel across the island. The goto command allows for teleportation to specific X, Y, Z coordinates or, on dedicated servers with administrative mods, directly to another player’s location. This feature, which was available in early access, was re-enabled as of March 4, 2024.
To use the goto command, you must first activate the in-game console. This is done by typing cheatstick while in the game. Once the console is active, you can press F1 to open it and enter the teleportation commands. It’s recommended to activate godmode before teleporting to unknown locations to prevent damage from falling or spawning within terrain.
The primary command for coordinate-based teleportation is goto [X] [Z] [Y]. Note that some sources may present the order as goto X,Y,Z or goto X Y Z with decimal points, but the underlying structure for spatial logic remains consistent.
Understanding Sons of the Forest Coordinates
The coordinate system in Sons of the Forest uses three axes to define a position in the game world:
- X: Represents the East/West position.
- Z: Represents the North/South position.
- Y: Represents the vertical height or altitude.
It is crucial to understand that in the Unity engine, which powers Sons of the Forest, the ‘Y’ value specifically denotes height. Entering a low ‘Y’ value when attempting to teleport to an elevated area, such as a mountain, could result in the player spawning underground or falling through the map geometry.
For player-to-player teleportation on dedicated servers with administrative modifications, two commands are typically available:
goto [PlayerName]: Teleports your character directly to the specified player’s current position.bring [PlayerName]: Forces the specified player to your current location.
Accessing GPS Coordinates In-Game
To view your current GPS coordinates within Sons of the Forest, simply press F2. This will display your current X, Y, and Z values, which can be useful for marking locations or planning teleportation points. In guides, GPS data to be tracked is often highlighted, for example, framed in yellow in supporting images.
Example Coordinates for Key Locations
While a comprehensive list of all item locations is extensive, here are some examples of coordinates for important points of interest, such as blueprints:
- Coastal Cave (Blueprint 1 Cross Light location):
- Coastal Cave entrance coordinates:
-419.4 16.3 1531.4 - Cross Light Blueprint coordinates:
-649.6 -15.4 1389.5
- Coastal Cave entrance coordinates:
These coordinates can be entered into the console using the goto command. For instance, to teleport to the Cross Light Blueprint, you would type: goto -649.6 -15.4 1389.5.
FAQ
How do I activate the console to use the goto command?
To activate the console, type cheatstick while in the game. Then, press F1 to open the console and enter commands.
What is the correct order for coordinates when using the goto command?
The correct order for coordinate-based teleportation is goto [X] [Z] [Y], where Y is the vertical height.
What should I do before teleporting to unknown coordinates?
It is highly recommended to enable godmode before teleporting to unknown coordinates. This will prevent your character from dying if you spawn in an unsafe location, such as high in the air or inside solid terrain.
Can I teleport directly to another player?
On dedicated servers with administrative mods installed, you can often use goto [PlayerName] to teleport to a player or bring [PlayerName] to summon a player to your location.
How can I see my current GPS coordinates in Sons of the Forest?
You can view your current GPS coordinates by pressing F2 in-game.