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Forest Prison will be free

The Forest Prison · published 18 May 2025, 16:10 UTC

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Hi everyone,

We have some big news to share: starting this month, Forest Prison will become a free-to-play title on Steam. This decision wasn’t made lightly; it comes from months of listening to feedback, studying our player data, and mapping the long-term health of the game.

Free-to-play is only step one. Starting this summer we’ll roll out a series of optional, paid add-ons—think story expansions, co-op challenge packs, and cosmetic bundles. All gameplay-critical updates
remain entirely free for everyone. Our goal is a fair model: pay only for content that expands or customises your experience, never for power.

We know changes like this raise questions, so we’ve posted a detailed FAQ on the Community Hub and our Discord. As always, jump into the comments and let us know what you think. Forest Prison has grown because of your trust; we’re excited to welcome thousands of new players into the woods alongside you.