# RealisticWaterCollectors

> Allows the ice inside RainCatchers to melt when near a fire

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [GLaD0S](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/glad0s). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/realisticwatercollectors

## At a glance

- **Version:** 1.0.3 (released 2025-04-03)
- **Category:** Quality of Life
- **Game compatibility:** untested on the current patch
- **Loader:** RedLoader
- **Platform:** Client
- **Multiplayer:** host only (other players join without it)
- **Dependencies:** none
- **Downloads:** 23,011 (as of 2026-09-30)
- **Followers:** 7
- **First published:** 2024-07-05
- **Last release:** 2025-04-03

## Install

1. Install RedLoader, the Sons of the Forest mod loader (RedManager can do it for you).
2. Download the mod and put it in the `_RedLoader/Mods` folder inside the game directory.
3. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

Download 1.0.3: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/realisticwatercollectors/download/1.0.3
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Compatibility

untested on the current patch.
Details and field reports: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/realisticwatercollectors#compatibility

## Description

### Realistic Water Collectors[#](#md-realistic-water-collectors)

This mod simply allows the ice inside water collectors to melt during winter.
 As long as a fire is nearby the ice will turn into water and allow the collector to gain additional water when its snowing.

## Changelog 1.0.3 (2025-04-03)

Added support for latest sotf version

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/realisticwatercollectors/versions

## FAQ

### Does RealisticWaterCollectors work in multiplayer?

Yes, but only the host needs to install it; the other players can join without it.

### How do I install RealisticWaterCollectors?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download RealisticWaterCollectors 1.0.3 from this page and put it in the \_RedLoader/Mods folder inside your game directory. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

### What does RealisticWaterCollectors need?

Only Sons of the Forest on Steam and RedLoader. It has no other dependencies.

### Does RealisticWaterCollectors work on the current game patch?

There are no compatibility reports yet. If you try it, add a field report.

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Source: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/realisticwatercollectors · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.