The neon flicker of the "V1.12" patch notes on Elias’s monitor was the only light in his apartment. Most players were excited about the "Lush World" update, but Elias, a data miner by trade, was looking for the things the developers didn't list. He booted up The Forest .
Elias heard a soft, rhythmic thump-thump-thump coming from inside his bedroom closet. It sounded exactly like the walking animation of a character moving through tall grass. The Forest v1.12
Elias felt a chill that had nothing to do with his air conditioning. He tried to log out, but the 'Quit' button was grayed out. A system message popped up in the corner of his screen: The neon flicker of the "V1