# Character Select

> Choose your player appearance and keep it across sessions. Works in multiplayer.

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [JustinOros](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/justinoros). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/justinoros/character-select

## At a glance

- **Version:** 1.1.0 (released 2026-09-15)
- **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:** 561 (as of 2026-10-01)
- **Followers:** 1
- **First published:** 2026-09-13
- **Last release:** 2026-09-15

## 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 1.1.0: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/justinoros/character-select/download/1.1.0
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Compatibility

untested on the current patch.
Details and field reports: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/justinoros/character-select#compatibility

## Description

Sons of the Forest gives you a random appearance every time you join a server, and there is no way to choose. This mod lets you pick the one you want and automatically reapplies it every time your player spawns, so you stay the same character.

 Press F9 in game to cycle through the eight appearances. The current one is shown on screen as you cycle. Your choice is saved and applied automatically on every spawn.

 If your keyboard has no F keys, or you would rather pick one directly, press F1 to open the console and use the CHARACTER command.

 Client side only. Nothing needs to be installed on a dedicated server. Your appearance replicates through normal game networking, so other players see your choice even if they do not have the mod installed.

 Source: [https://github.com/JustinOros/sotf-character-select](https://github.com/JustinOros/sotf-character-select)

## Changelog 1.1.0 (2026-09-15)

Adds the CHARACTER console command for keyboards without F keys.

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/justinoros/character-select/versions

## FAQ

### Does Character Select work in multiplayer?

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

### How do I install Character Select?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Character Select 1.1.0 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 Character Select need?

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

### Does Character Select 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/justinoros/character-select · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.