Key Highlights:
- The Night Vision Goggles are now found at a Jianyu camp in the south-west of the island, close to Maintenance B.
- They improve visibility across dark caves and night-time areas but continuously consume batteries while active.
- Bright light can wash out the night-vision display, making the Flashlight more practical in some enclosed areas.
The Night Vision Goggles were originally added to Sons of the Forest in Patch 03 and were once found in the Cultist Cave, but that location is now outdated.
They are now found at a Jianyu camp in the south-western part of the island, at the location shown on the map below.
You do not need a keycard, Shovel, Rebreather or other progression item to reach them.
As you approach the area, look for the military-style camp beside the paths and small ponds. A blue question mark can also appear on your GPS once you get close enough.
Search the large tents around the camp. The Night Vision Goggles are lying beside a dead soldier inside one of them and can be collected immediately.
Once equipped, the goggles replace your normal view with a green night-vision display. On PC, you can toggle them using L, and a charge indicator shows how much battery power remains.
Unlike a Flashlight, which illuminates a focused area ahead, the goggles brighten your wider field of view and leave your hands free.
From testing, they are not something I leave switched on constantly. Bright light can wash out the image, while daylight makes them practically unusable. I find the Flashlight easier in tight spaces, but the goggles are much better in large caverns where seeing further into the darkness matters more than fine detail.
They continuously consume batteries while active, so switching them off when you no longer need night vision will make your supply last longer.
For more equipment locations and progression help, see the Ultimate Sons of the Forest Guide.
