The GPS Locator is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can find in Sons of the Forest, as it can help you find your way back to your base if you get lost at any point in the vast island.
You can even craft it during your gameplay if you lose it while escaping from enemies or monsters. Here’s everything you need to know about finding and using a GPS Locator in Sons of the Forest.
How many GPS Locators are there in Sons of the Forest?
At the time of writing, there are a total of six GPS Locators to find and collect in Sons of the Forest.
In some cases, you can find this device attached to dead soldiers or workers, while at other times, you have to dig them out using a Shovel.
How to find a GPS Locator
All you need to do is open your phone and follow the purple markers on the map—they will lead you to the places where a GPS Locator can be found.
At times, you will find other loot, such as a Shotgun, Coins, a Pistol, and more.
All GPS Locators in Sons of the Forest
Check the image below to find all the places you can find a GPS Locator in the game:
You can find most items on the western part of the map, with only one located on top of the snowy ranges in the middle.
The one in water (extreme left) is found within a raft— you can also find Pistol in the same spot.
How to use a GPS Locator in Sons of the Forest
Right after you collect it and equip it in your hand, you can right-click and switch between the different icons.
You can even use it as a beacon and mark a specific location on the map. To do that, follow the steps below:
- Equip a stick and hold it.
- Right-click on your mouse.
- Place the stick vertically.
- Place the GPS locator on top of it.
Doing that will make the GPS Locator a stationary marker on the map. It comes in handy if you want to come back to that particular location later down the line, maybe to explore a cave and defeat bosses,
How to craft a GPS Locator
The best thing about the GPS Locator is that you can also craft it. To do that, you have to collect the following ingredients:
- A 3D-Printed GPS Case
- 1x Wire
- 1x Circuit Board
- 1x Batteries
You can craft one, equip it to a stick, and hand it over to Virginia to keep track of her whereabouts. That’s because, unlike Kevin, she joins your team later but doesn’t come equipped with a GPS Locator.
