Unofficial fan guide
Sector 13: Haunted Woods
A field manual for the 1–4 player co-op horror game — anomalies, artifacts, and a real microphone that can get you killed.
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Start hereHow to play Sector 13: Haunted Woods
The core loop, your gear and the mistakes that get first-timers killed.
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FixSector 13: Haunted Woods voice chat not working? Mic setup & fixes
Official fixes for the mic test, team volume and the can't-hear-each-other bug.
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SystemSector 13: Haunted Woods artifacts: finder, inventory and keys
Artifact Finder coordinates, the TAB inventory and what to do with spare keys.
Read →Updated 2026-10-11Sector 13: Haunted Woods is a 1–4 player co-op horror game by Game Inside Studio. You drop into a forbidden forest sealed off after an event nobody can explain, with two jobs: track down Anomalies at points still emitting abnormal signals, and recover the Artifacts in the wreckage. There are no levels — the studio confirmed open-area exploration, and 1.0 added more areas and creatures.
The twist: the game listens to your real voice, so every word can attract deadly things — or help your team fight back.
Three rules that keep first-timers alive
- Your microphone is a flashlight for monsters. Raised voices at night are dangerous — agree whisper-only rules first.
- Let the detectors do the walking. Finder for Artifacts, Detector for Anomalies (anomalies).
- Press TAB and G early.
TABopens your inventory,Gdrops what you hold; spare keys exist so nobody is stuck.
Known launch issues (and where they stand)
| Issue | Status |
|---|---|
| "Invalid code" when joining rooms | Fixed in V1.0.2; reinstall workaround on co-op |
| Teammates can't hear each other | Improved in V1.0.1; 1.0 added input selection (voice chat) |
| Mic-test OK button missing on odd resolutions | Launch-option fix (controls) |
| Game won't launch (Unreal crash) | Under investigation (controls) |
| Handheld items vanishing from the inventory | Drop (G) and re-pick |
The newest patch: V1.0.16 (October 31) adds Killer Preta, whose red ring crushes anyone who stays inside, plus tutorial missions at the starting tent (patch notes).
FAQ
Is Sector 13: Haunted Woods single player?
Solo works, but it is built as 1–4 player online co-op.
Does the game use my real microphone?
Yes — noise attracts threats, and the startup mic test calibrates your volume and shout.
When did the full game release?
It launched on Steam on September 25, 2026 after a same-day delay, with sixteen patches since. Price and reviews: release date.
Is there a wiki?
No official wiki exists yet. This is an independent fan guide (about).
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SystemSector 13: Haunted Woods anomalies: how the detector works
Why the detector shows no signal, and the official next-move trick.
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SettingsSector 13: Haunted Woods controls & best settings
Key list, HUD readings, official graphics advice and system requirements.
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UpdateSector 13: Haunted Woods patch notes & updates
Every official patch from V1.0.1 to V1.0.16 — re-grouped by what it changes in your runs.
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FixSector 13 co-op not working? How to fix "can't join friend's room"
Can't join a friend's room? The official same-region workaround and what to report.
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ProgressSector 13: Haunted Woods achievements & completion guide
All 21 achievements with live unlock rates — masks, collections and how few escape.
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InfoSector 13: Haunted Woods release date & demo
It launched September 25, 2026 after a same-day delay — price, languages and what the full game adds.
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