# UpdatesChecker

> Stay up to date with the latest mod updates directly from the main menu

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

## At a glance

- **Version:** 1.0.8 (released 2026-01-05)
- **Category:** Quality of Life
- **Game compatibility:** untested on the current patch
- **Loader:** RedLoader
- **Multiplayer:** not stated
- **Dependencies:** none
- **Downloads:** 18,660 (as of 2026-10-01)
- **Followers:** 2
- **First published:** 2024-06-30
- **Last release:** 2026-01-05

## 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 1.0.8: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/imaxel/updateschecker/download/1.0.8
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Compatibility

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

## Description

##### Description[#](#md-description)

Simple text showing how many mods aren't updated to the latest version. You can hover on it to see which are said mods.

## Changelog 1.0.8 (2026-01-05)

Fixed

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/imaxel/updateschecker/versions

## FAQ

### Does UpdatesChecker work in multiplayer?

The author has not stated multiplayer support yet. Check the comments and the field reports of other players.

### How do I install UpdatesChecker?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download UpdatesChecker 1.0.8 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 UpdatesChecker need?

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

### Does UpdatesChecker 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/imaxel/updateschecker · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.