Ranch Simulator
Fishing Update Now Live!
To purchase a fishing rod and tackle you'll need to head to the new fishing hut, which is marked on the in-game map.[/p][p]Once obtained, keep an eye out for ripples near the edge of the water to locate fishing spots.[/p][p]Hold Tab to access the action wheel and switch to your rod, and then press the R key to open the tackle menu and make your selection.[/p][p]Now you are all set! Hold right click to cast. Once you have a bite, press left click to pull the fish in.[/p][p]We have a variety of fish species (carp, trout, perch) and sizes, as well as three tackle types to choose from, so dive in and see how much money you can make for your ranch.[/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119730"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/35446468/5f5d0191fb253d7657902d7f8b041e4536314649.jpg"][TAG-20]
We've also added fishing to the Southwest Ranch & Farm DLC map, so it's a great time to jump in if you haven't already:[/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255980"]Thanks,[/p][p align="start"]The Ranch Sim Team
Economy Update NOW LIVE | Supply and Demand Economy, New Decorations
Supply and Demand System
[p]Prices are now affected by the local supply and demands. The more you sell of an item, the lower the buying price will be, so make sure you diversify your ranch to maximise profits.[/p][p]These new prices will appear at all places you can sell goods, including the General Store, Hardware Store, and even Best Burger.[/p][p]To keep track of the new price changes and also the Best Burger bonuses, you can now view a newspaper from newspaper stands which are dotted around key areas. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/35446468/1adf4fda54cec0e9562b2dfcaab508dd42da1f21.jpg"][/p][p]You can also now build a mailbox at your ranch so you can view these prices from the comfort of your own homestead. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/35446468/3e85a5c025d4d886dee304c230fab76787a6a72b.png"][/p]New Decorations and Building Components
[p]We also have new decorations available to build on your Ranch, plus a handful of new building components including new roof and wall styles. Jump into the game and take a look![/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/35446468/15e0782595f44d3d381b6785ba584375c8eb322b.jpg"][TAG-30][/p]Bug Fix
[p]This update also fixes an issue related to sheep milk turning in goat milk when transferred from bucket to can.[/p][p][/p][p]Our focus is now on the Fishing update coming towards the end of the year.[/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]The Ranch Sim Team[/p] Sheep Update NOW LIVE | Sheep and Lambs, Shearing and Milking
Patch Notes
- [p]Added sheep[/p]
- [p]Sheep can be sheared[/p]
- [p]Trimmer (for sheep shearing) added to general store[/p]
- [p]Sheep and Goat meat can now be processed into Sausages and Meatballs[/p]
- [p]Sheep can be milked and that milk can be turned into Cheese[/p]
How to Shear Sheep
[p]You'll need to purchase trimmers from general store - once you've picked up the trimmers, this unlocks the ability to shear sheep. It doesn't need to be equipped in the action wheel. Approach sheep and you'll see a prompt to shear.[/p]How to Milk Sheep
[p]You can milk female sheep in the same way you milk a cow. However, you will need to use a small bucket for this or the milking machine. You can use this milk to produce cheese, and add mould to the cheese to increase the value.[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/35446468/b5f6256ff170e404c581f2511de697cdb15ba931.jpg"][/p]Up Next for Ranch Sim
[p]Our focus is now moving onto our fall update, which will add a host of additional decoration and building items, enabling you to make your ranch feel more like a home.[/p][p]We will also be updating the in-game economy, in particular around the selling of goods. Adding systems which change prices based on supply and demand, making the in-game economy more engaging.[/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]The Ranch Sim Team[/p] 2025 Roadmap Revealed
We are very excited to reveal our plans for 2025, which include 3 updates spread over Summer, Fall, and Winter of 2025.
In the Summer, sheep will arrive to Ranch Simulator. These heavily requested animals can be sheared for their wool or butchered for their meat. You'll also be able to breed them as with all livestock in the game.
Later in the year during the Fall period, we will be adding a host of additional decoration and building items, enabling players to make their ranch feel more like a home.
We will also be updating the in-game economy, in particular around the selling of goods. Adding systems which change prices based on supply and demand, making the in-game economy more engaging.
For those who may need time to relax away from the ranch after a long day's work, we will be bring fishing to Ranch Simulator in Winter. Grab your rods and head down to the lake, chill out with friends and catch a few fish while you enjoy the sunset.
As we approach each update, more details and dates will be shared.
Keep an eye out for news and, as always, keep the feedback coming on the Steam forums and our Discord.
27 March 2025 - Bug Fix Patch
- Addressed an issue where some animal navigation and behaviours were not triggering correctly on load
- Fixed a crash issue when constructing very large buildings and large quantity of blueprints have been placed
Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack Fixes:
- Further fixes to the muscle car quest
28 Feb 2025 Patch
We have just released a new patch for Ranch Simulator. Take a read of the patch notes below, and keep the feedback coming! Thanks for your support.
General Game Fixes
- Eggs placed on foundations will no longer cause hatched chicks to spawn within the foundation
- Double beds can now sleep 2 people once again
- Lawnmower prompt said flip instead of load when loading onto the car trailer
- Dogs assigned to different dog houses will no longer be assigned to the same house on load
Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack Fixes
- Fixed an issue with the muscle car rear door disappearing or not appearing (Fixed, however the quest marker unfortunately may not show up if the quest was logged prior to this update)
- New vehicle customisation now saves correctly
- Fixed teleporting issue when jumping on the bridge in multiplayer
- Fixed issue where if the new truck goes out of rendering distance and then back again the colour would return to default for clients
Hotfix Now Live | 20 February 2025
Thank you all for your invaluable feedback on the Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack over the last few days and reporting issues.
We've just launched a patch that addresses issues with session ids not appearing and in-game invites not working correctly. We have also fixed mowing grass, invisible fences, passengers in some of the new cars, and horse auction issues.
- Fixed issues relating to the creation of multiplayer sessions
- Fixed a crash issue when using the in-game invitation system
- Mowing grass should now work for all players (hosts and clients) and on all ranches
- Accessing horse auctions now works correctly for all signs across the new Southwest Expansion map
- New vehicles will no longer show passengers as sitting under the vehicle
- Fences should now be visible for all players in multiplayer sessions (new Southwest Expansion map)
- Debris previously placed under the map is now visible in northern ranch area (new Southwest Expansion map)
OUT NOW: Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack + Bug Fix Update
We're delighted to announce that Ranch Simulator: Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack - featuring a brand new map, multiple ranch plots to choose from, new vehicles, new predators and more - is now available! The expansion is priced at $14.99/£14.99/€14.99, and we're currently offering a limited time 33% launch discount!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255980
We've also launched a new patch for the base game, which fixes some key issues such as the box truck flying off, eggs not hatching, doghouse assignments not saving, controller inputs mapped to multiple functions, and lightning flashes not being disabled correctly when turned off in the settings.
Full Patch Notes
- Box truck no longer spins out of control when placing items above tires in the rear
- Adjusted controller settings to avoid multiple inputs on the same button presses
- Fixed an issue preventing eggs from hatching
- Made changes to the car trailer so that vehicles can be loaded on and secured to the trailer
- Dogs are now correctly assigned to houses and assignments are saved
- Turning off lightning flashes when stormy in the settings now works correctly
- Walk key added to keybind list
- Mass of fuel trailer reduced, this should make it easier to handle on smaller vehicles
- Oil can no longer be sold twice by clients in multiplayer sessions
- Honey barrels will remain attached on load
- Pots should remain attached to machines on load
- Male horses will no longer show pregnancy icon
- Broken goat colour removed from store
- Lights can no longer accidentally be attached to animals
- Egg basket handles will now be down on load, preventing clipping issues
- Fence leading up to the Ranch can now be demolished
Thanks,
The Ranch Sim Team
Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack + Bug Fix Update - Out 17 Feb
Hello ranchers,
We're excited to announce Ranch Simulator: Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack, featuring a brand new map, multiple ranch plots to choose from, new vehicles, new predators and more! We'll be launching on 17 February at $14.99/£14.99/€14.99, with a limited time 33% launch discount.
Take a look at the trailer below!
https://youtu.be/VaYxwyv_I-o?feature=shared
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255980
Run multiple ranches across this stunning, expansive new map. Explore the plains and choose your ideal ranch location. Purchase new vehicles and complete exciting new quests. Combine your skills as a rancher and farmer, alone or with your friends to build a successful business in this challenging environment.
Base Game Patch
While we're excited to offer you new content, we're also keen to continue improving the gameplay experience for the base game. On 17 February we'll also be releasing a patch for the base game which fixes some key issues such as the box truck flying off, eggs not hatching, doghouse assignments not saving, controller inputs mapped to multiple functions, and lightning flashes not being disabled correctly when lightning is turned off in the settings.
An early version of this update is now available for testing on the unstable branch. Join our Discord and head over to the #announcements channel for information on joining the unstable branch!
We're counting down the days until 17 February, when you'll be able to get your hands on the Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack! See you then.
Thanks,
The Ranch Sim Team
Community Spotlight: Screenshots
As 2024 comes to a close, we wanted to share just some of our favourite community screenshots. These are a selection of funny, pretty and frankly impressive screenshots, so make sure to scroll through and take a look.
We also wanted to take this opportunity to encourage you all to read our previous announcement if you haven't already.
While upgrading the engine last year did help resolve many long standing issues for many players, there have been some issues which have remained, as well as some new bugs encountered. When a game has been in development for over 6 years, and where there have been so many new features added, things can get complex to work on. So we are currently taking some time to look at how the game is constructed, and how we can potentially make some changes that will help improve the game experience.
We are still in the experimental phase, and have no news to confirm just yet. We'll be in touch again when we have more to share.
See you in 2025!
Community Spotlight: Screenshots
Credit: Mikani17
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3353960084
Credit: ⌁SoulWarrior⌁
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3345444721
Credit: Heuziscebas
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3346466965
Credit: ✪ EAGLE ✪
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3322000156
Credit: Static Hub
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3364688720
Credit: ♡ Deasax ♡
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3366144834
Credit: mertozan2001
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3342347470
Credit: Mágico
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3140526955