Always create a copy of the original file before making changes to avoid corrupting your save.
is a critical configuration file for the game Sons Of The Forest . It contains the core settings for a specific save file, such as the game's difficulty and enemy behavior. Key Details and Uses GameSetupSaveData.json
Found within the game's local storage, typically at C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\LocalLow\Endnight\SonsOfTheForest\Saves\[SteamID]\[Multiplayer/Singleplayer]\[SaveID] . Always create a copy of the original file
Players often copy the contents of this file from a newly created world into an existing save to "import" specific custom settings without starting over. Interesting Metadata Format Key Details and Uses Found within the game's
It allows for granular control over enemy stats, such as GameSetting.Vail.EnemyHealth or GameSetting.Vail.EnemyDamage , which can be set to values like "Low" , "Normal" , or "High" .
It is recommended to temporarily deactivate Steam Cloud saving before editing to prevent the game from overwriting your manual changes.
Often, you must also edit GameStateSaveData.json alongside this file for certain world-state changes to take effect.