We're bringing players an entirely new gadgets system with our first content update of 2024: Gadgets My Way!
A catalog of 36 new decoration and functional gadgets obliterate placement restrictions! You’ll be able to customize Rainbow Island and play your way. The update drops on February 8th.
We’ll be sharing more details and patch notes on the day of release. See you there, Ranchers!
Slime Rancher 2: Over 1 Million Copies Sold!
What a way to kick off 2024! Monomi Park is proud to announce we have officially sold more than 1 million copies of Slime Rancher 2. A massive thank you to all the Ranchers who have returned to this series to explore Rainbow Island with Beatrix.
We’re constantly amazed by the love and support Slime Rancher 2 receives. To keep the hype train going, we’ve booked a meeting with BOb to chat about a potential sale to celebrate this milestone. Chickens may need to be gathered. We’ll share more details soon!
And don’t forget, we’ve got a major update coming just around the corner, along with two more updates planned for 2024.
Thank you again to our wonderful community. As always, stay wiggly!
The Year Ahead
Happy 2024, Ranchers!
As we kick off the new year, we want to give you a brief overview of the exciting plans we have in store following our last update, Come Rain or Slime, back in November. Here’s what you can anticipate this year:
Our next major content update will allow players to more fully customize the world around them with the ability to place gadgets nearly anywhere in the world. Gadget sites will be a thing of the past allowing you to transform the Conservatory and the rest of Rainbow Island with new gadgets and decorations. We’ll have more info to share regarding this update in the next few weeks, so make sure to keep a close eye on our social media accounts!
Following the gadgets update, the team is on track for another update Summer 2024. For now, we’re keeping the details under wraps as we firm up what will be included in this mysterious update. We’ll share more with you as we approach the summer months.
Finally, we are targeting Fall 2024 for our third update of the year. The team’s working hard on this update and it’s absolutely gordo-sized, so we appreciate your patience!
Our passions are constantly fueled by the love you have shown Slime Rancher 2 and our studio. Like being struck by a bolt of lightning, you energize us!
As always, we thank you for your continued support and patience. May you never lose your sense of wonder, and may our work never cease to delight you.
Nominate Slime Rancher 2 for the "Labor of Love" Steam Award!
We hope that you were able to check out the Song of the Sabers back in February and bask in the dynamic weather, new melodies, and slimes of our newly released Come Rain or Slime update. Our fans’ continued support of Slime Rancher 2 fuels the team, and we’re grateful for those of you that have joined us on this journey.
If you enjoyed your experience so far, please take a moment and nominate us for the “Labor of Love” Steam Award for 2023!
Thank you again for all your support, and we look forward to 2024, as we continue to build upon this strange, beautiful, and wiggly world for you to explore.
Come Rain or Slime - Patch 0.3.0 Notes
Get swept up in our newest content update for Slime Rancher 2! All sorts of weather patterns hit Rainbow Island for the very first time. Navigate through heavy rains, thunderstorms, iridescent pollen, and even massive cyclones. As you explore, be on the lookout for some familiar slimes and their favorite snacks!
Come Rain or Slime Features Overview
Dynamic Weather System: Slime Rancher 2 now features a dynamic weather system. Players will experience varying degrees of Rain, Wind, Thunderstorms, Pollen, and more across the world. Brave the elements as more severe weather strikes, or take a load off to enjoy the cozy ambiance of milder weather patterns.
Expanded Original Score: Each severe weather pattern features a beautiful new melody to accompany your treacherous dash home or daring storm chasing adventure.
Dervish and Tangle Slimes Return: Riding in on cyclones during windstorms or popping out of the ground through tangles of creeping vines, Dervish and Tangle Slimes return to join Beatrix’s latest adventure. Carefully track severe weather patterns to wrangle these elusive slimes!
Tasty Snacks: We can’t leave these newly wrangled Tangle and Dervish Slimes hungry! Their favorite foods Prickle Pears, Painted Hens, and Painted Chickadoos also return. Remember: A hungry slime is an unhappy slime, and we don’t want any unhappy slimes…
Slimepedia Makeover: The Slimepedia has undergone an extensive overhaul to make learning about the world of Slime Rancher a much easier experience. Poke around and enjoy the new beautiful interface. Be sure to check the map for the latest weather!
Features List
Dynamic Weather System A dynamic weather system has been added that can produce a variety of weather patterns in a zone at varying levels of intensity, even combining with others to create turbulent storms across Rainbow Island. Weather patterns can be tracked via the map.
Please note that dynamic weather only begins after two in-game days have passed and in zones that have already been explored. This means that a fresh save file will potentially see weather on day 3 in a zone already visited once before, and existing saves must have two more in-game days pass after receiving the update before weather patterns will form.
Weather Patterns include:
Wind, with varying levels of intensity, culminating in a windstorm that can stir up whirling cyclones, and features a unique musical score.
Rain, with varying levels of intensity, culminating in a rainstorm that can create puddles and waterfalls, and features a unique musical score.
Thunder, with varying levels of intensity, culminating in a thunderstorm that can cause lightning bolts to rain down from above, and features a unique musical score. Thunderstorms often occur during rainstorms, but not exclusively.
Pollen, with varying levels of intensity, culminating in the growth of creeping vines in the area, and features a unique musical score.
Snow, which remains exclusive to Powderfall Bluffs, where the unnaturally cold climate can support it.
And finally, Slimefall. Wait, Slimefall? Oh no…
Slimes
Dervish Slime
Tangle Slime
Resources
Prickle Pear
Painted Hen
Painted Chickadoos
The Slimepedia
Framework
UI buttons revamped
UI systems refactored
Navigation
Listings and grids
Key bindings
Accessibility
Font changes and sizing
Screen scaling
Better control options
Beatrix now physically looks at the Slimepedia before opening it!
Additional Changes
Updated the environment around the Strand portal to make it more visible
Updated game credits
Improved overall persistence error handling
Improvements to tutorial timing, HUD notifications, and pop in visuals
Map system improvements
Added weather icons on map
Improved zone name and treasure pod displays
Add a visualization for zoom level
General system and layout optimizations
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug that caused resources to slide through and get stuck under the terrain
Moved some ranch plots in the Gully so they are more accessible
Yolky Slime eggs will now display “Giant Egg” when targeted
Fixed some localization issues in Mochi Comm Station dialogues
Fixed issues where a Saber Honey Largo could get stuck in hop loop
Fixed issue where items would fall out of a storage device when aimed at with the vac
Fixed issue where Ringtail Largos were overfilling corrals with plorts when returning to the Conservatory (it was fun while it lasted…)
Smoothed out lightning transition when approaching the volcano in Ember Valley
Gold Slimes struck with crafting resources now create plorts
Various typos, translations, and unsupported characters updated
Known Issues
Map won’t tell the player that they are in the Conservatory (shows as Rainbow Fields)
Pause menu opens behind loading screen while on the death loading screen
Puddle slimes will produce plorts even if 8 or more are in the pond
After the Storm
Following Come Rain or Slime, expect our next update to arrive in early 2024. This update will feature an enhanced gadget system that will allow players to place gadgets nearly anywhere in the world. Players will be able to build out and customize the world and truly transform the Conservatory. So get your tool belts ready, because we’ll be sharing more information about our gadget update soon!
For information on what to expect during Slime Rancher 2’s Early Access development, check out our Official FAQ.
Our fans’ continued support of Slime Rancher 2 fuels the team, and we’re grateful for those of you that have joined us on this journey. We hope you enjoy more of this strange, beautiful, and wiggly world we’re building for you to explore.
Stay wiggly, Monomi Park
"Come Rain or Slime" Update Coming November 14th
A storm is headed your way! Our next content update "Come Rain or Slime" officially drops on November 14th. Expect to see our new, dynamic weather system, and the return of fan favorites the Tangle and Dervish Slimes!
We'll be sharing more details and patch notes on the day of release. See you soon, Ranchers!
Come Rain or Slime
Prior to the release of Song of the Sabers we spoke about our plans to introduce new systems to shake up the core Slime Rancher gameplay and today we’d like to walk through what you can expect in our next two major updates that we currently have in development.
Our goal with every Slime Rancher 2 update is to surprise and delight fans, but always make sure it still feels like the Slime Rancher you know and love. So with our next update, we’ll be introducing a dynamic weather system to Rainbow Island. This is a feature we’ve dreamed about since our earliest days developing the original Slime Rancher, so we’re thrilled to finally make it a reality. You can look forward to our new weather system in Content Update 2 this fall.
Players spend a lot of time exploring the open world in Slime Rancher 2, and our dynamic weather system will add a lot more variety to the experience and make Rainbow Island feel more alive. Rain, wind, pollen, and thunderstorms will move across the island and make some adventures trickier than before, or perhaps give you a chance to snag a Tangle or Dervish Slime who make their triumphant return in this update.
But we also feel like this weather system accentuates a particular style of play we see a lot in Slime Rancher: simply being in the world and taking in its beauty. Because for all the silliness in its premise, and the chaos that comes from wrangling slimes, we believe Slime Rancher often delivers moments of calm, where nothing much is meant to happen–save for you unwinding after a long day. And it’s in these quiet moments that a gentle rain along the coastline, or crisp breeze rolling through the Rainbow Fields, takes on new meaning.
We’re excited for you to splash in puddles with your favorite slimes on a dreary day, nimbly dodge lightning bolts from a surprise storm, or simply sit and listen to the sound of the wind as you think about what to do next.
Following the weather update, we’ll be enhancing the gadget system in Slime Rancher 2. Releasing early next year, Content Update 3 will allow players to place gadgets nearly anywhere in the world. Gadget sites are no more, and with this change comes a whole new way to build out and customize your world. You can now use deco to truly transform the Conservatory, turn the Rainbow Fields into a public park for your slimes, or just focus on making your whole operation more efficient with warp tech.
The possibilities of placing gadgets anywhere are endless, and since it’s Slime Rancher, we wanted to ensure that it could be endlessly silly as well. That’s why we’ll be introducing brand new gadgets that take advantage of this enhanced system and allow players to build slime-launching contraptions with cannons, carnival rides for your slimes to enjoy, and other highly scientific, definitely very important and strictly educational things.
We can’t wait to see the contraptions you cook up and all the very silly, but also very scientific videos you’ll create.
As always, our commitment to quality updates are married to the health and sustainability of our team. We thank you for your continued support and patience. We hope, as updates roll out, our work will continue to delight and spark a sense of wonder in you. See you on Rainbow Island soon!
Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 0.2.2 Notes
This patch removes Unity Analytics, but keeps our own analytics tracking along with the option to opt out of it. This is a very minor change that will have no impact on the player experience.
Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 0.2.2
Changes
Discontinued Unity Analytics data tracking and removed opt out option within the settings menu
That’s all for now, Ranchers.
Stay wiggly!
Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 0.2.1 Notes
Slime Rancher 2 Patch 0.2.1 is focused primarily on bug fixes with a bonus new deco gadget. The team is hard at work on future content updates for Slime Rancher 2 so please stay tuned!
Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 0.2.1
Changes:
New Frozen Flame deco gadget
Blueprint added to a new Treasure Pod in Powderfall Bluffs
Craftable in the Fabricator
Bugfixes:
World
Adjusted aurora platform colors in Powderfall Bluffs
Adjusted Sun Sap asset size in Powderfall Bluffs
Fixed issues regarding resource node placement in Powderfall Bluffs
Fixed steam FX visual bugs
Added spring water splash SFX variants (smaller splashes)
Resolved flashing issues that take place when entering certain caves (it was the Plortparazzi snappin pics of Bea and we asked them to stop)
Addressed in-world model gaps, missing collisions, and LODs
UI
Copy and translation typo corrections
Resized Slimepedia text in Russian to match font size in other languages
Fixed font not displaying in Russian on gadget screens
Added shoreline for Powderfall Bluffs on the map
Updated loading screen image to accommodate ultrawide screens (32:9)
Removed extra click SFX on certain options buttons
Updated in-game privacy policy url
Separated SFX sounds for ‘select’ and ‘change’ actions on Options screens
Slimes
Fixed idle animation errors on certain slimes
Fixed slime parts not connected to the body on certain slimes (yikes)
Fixed Tarrs turning invisible when chomping
Fixed Tarrs not despawning in scenegroups, resulting in high number of Tarrs present in-game overtime
Fixed Cotton Hunter Largos not turning feral when hungry
Fixed Ringtail Largos becoming feral when hungry
Fixed Fire Slime despawning after time is fast-forwarded
Science
Fixed Hydro Shower cooldown able to reset after picking up item
Corrected newbucks crafting cost on Golden Angler Statue
Fixed Saber Gordo teleporter player interaction bug
Move Location Flags from ‘Decorations’ to ‘Utilities’ category in the Fabricator
Misc.
Eliminated NullReferenceError reports
Changed “harvest resource” VFX to lower photosensitivity discomfort
Remove flash when Ancient Teleporter activation VFX plays
Updated Plort Market logic to refresh after saving game
As always, thank you to our vibrant community for your continued support! We hope you’re enjoying the wintery wonders of Powderfall Bluffs and have kicked up a snowball fight or two. We’re currently tinkering away, but be on the lookout for what’s next in Slime Rancher 2.
Stay wiggly!
Song of the Sabers - Patch 0.2.0
The first major content update for Slime Rancher 2 has arrived! Discover Powderfall Bluffs, a mysterious, glacial island off the coast of Ember Valley. As if it were a giant, icy time capsule, you’ll find a thriving community of prehistoric Saber Slimes and Thundercluck chickens within, as well as strange, auroral anomalies, a treasure trove of new resources, and more!
Song of the Sabers Features Overview
Explore a New Biome
Powderfall Bluffs is a prehistoric frozen island that has mysteriously emerged from the Slime Sea. It’s an icy biome unlike anything ever seen in Slime Rancher, but you’ll need to find it first before enjoying this winter wonderland. Here’s a hint: the entrance to it is located somewhere in Ember Valley…
Wrangle New Slimes
This snowy sanctuary is home to Saber Slimes—a ferocious blast from the past! And this update also includes a new, RARE slime, but we don’t want to make it overly easy for you to find it so that’s all the info you’re getting from us…
Source New Food
Prehistoric Thundercluck chickens roam among the snowdrifts. They’re scary looking! But they just look like dinner to a Saber Slime.
Gather New Resources
Powderfall Bluffs offers many new precious resources from its frigid peaks including impossibly Perfect Snowflakes, rare Sun Sap, and adorable Slime Fossils.
Build New Gadgets
Start an icy dust-up anywhere with the Snowball Machine or put other handy gadgets to use like the Hydro Shower, Location Markers, and new Warp Tech.
Craft Wintery Deco
Craft a giant snowflake just because you can, or a snow globe that plays music to really set the mood, as well as golden slime and chicken statues and earn the admiration (or at least curiosity) of your fellow ranchers.
Walk Upon Auroral Anomalies
Phantom-like flora gleam throughout the landscape and nightfall illuminates bridges that allow you to reach new heights along the icy mountains—but act fast before they vanish with the dawn.
Snowball Fights
Slimes love to play in the snow and won’t hesitate to engage in a snowball fight with you and other slimes!
Features List
Powderfall Bluffs
Real-time snow deformation
Snowball fights with slimes!
Auroral Anomalies
New Research Drones
New Treasure Pods
New Slimes
Saber Slime
Saber Gordo
[REDACTED]
New Slime Science Resources
Sun Sap
Perfect Snowflake
Slime Fossil
New (well, technically ancient) Chickens
Thundercluck
Thunder Chickadoo
New Vac Upgrades
Power Core Rank 4
Tank Booster Rank 4
Golden Sureshot Rank 1
Golden Sureshot Rank 2
Golden Sureshot Rank 3
New Utility Gadgets
Hydro Shower
Snowball Machine
Location Markers
Snowy Teleporter
Snowy Warp Depot
Powderfall Bluffs Portal
New Deco Gadgets
Golden slime statues
Chicken-themed statues (we do really important work here)
Lots of Powderfall Bluffs scenery deco
Special Powderfall Deco, including a giant snowflake, and an (also giant) musical snowglobe
Additional Changes
Additional Treasure Pods added to Conservatory, Ember Valley, and Starlight Strand
In-game analytics added to improve our ability to balance and tune the game. This can be opted out of in settings.
Triple Plort switch door in Starlight Strand now only requires one Plort switch
When loading a save fail, player now has the option to recover by loading the last autosave
Refinery items you haven’t unlocked yet are now hidden
Improved slime and resource interactions with lava
Page indicators on all UIs now clickable
New UI button animations
Bug Fixes
Replaced outdated visual effects and materials for classic slimes
Minor slime behavior bug fixes
Fixed keybinding icon display in options
Fixed incorrect or missing icons in the Fabricator
Corrected typos and inconsistencies in localization
Troubleshooted general in-world locations where players would get stuck, or fall through the world
Energy will now drain if Bea continues sprinting after landing
No more hen hens trapped below the coop in gully plot or trapped behind couches
Fixed edge cases that impact performance in the conservatory
Fixed issue where player couldn’t obtain the pink bonsai blueprint
Minor environment asset texture updates
Implemented missing shader quality function
Known Issues
An unsupported character may appear instead of an "x" in Russian.
The particle effects toggle has no effect.
Tabby Slimes will sometimes sit idle when they try to steal food.
Tarr sometimes do not despawn properly in unloaded scenes.
The golden angler statue has an incorrect newbucks cost.
Beyond the Frozen Horizon
Song of the Sabers is our first major content update for Slime Rancher 2 and aims to deliver more of what you know and love about Slime Rancher, with a few surprises along the way.
Following this update, Monomi Park will be developing new features that build upon the core activities and game systems of Slime Rancher, allowing you to experience Rainbow Island in new ways. We’re excited about this set of features that we think will wiggle, jiggle, and shake up the Slime Rancher formula.
Further out, Beatrix’s adventure will finally take her into the massive and mysterious Grey Labyrinth that blocks her progress across the furthest reaches of the island. And though its purpose and history remain unknown, it's clear that the key to unlocking the secrets of Rainbow Island lies beyond its walls.
For information on what to expect during Slime Rancher 2’s Early Access development, check out our Official FAQ. For Slime Rancher 2 support issues, please visit the official Slime Rancher 2 Help Center.
Thank you again for your continued support of Slime Rancher 2. We hope you enjoy more of this strange, beautiful, and wiggly world we’re building for you to explore.
