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2025 Roadmap RevealedApr 14, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsHello Ranchers, We are very excited to reveal our plans for 2025, which include 3 updates spread over Summer, Fall, and Winter of 2025. EDIT: We've seen a few of you asking if the updates announced here will be released as paid DLC, so for clarity: these are upcoming game updates which will be released for free. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/9be624e94f8017930fa11ef4e168cfe3f4e56f93.jpg 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 PatchMar 27, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsRanch Simulator General Game Fixes: 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 PatchFeb 28, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsHi all, 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. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/a671c386a09fe5ff22a6d19cab91ff4636604aa6.jpg 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 2025Feb 20, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/004c7a587e34c7779f351be77b9ce12f8678993b.png 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 UpdateFeb 17, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsHey ranchers, 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 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/baabebd44a3059287df8e00722b735d561197b3e.jpg 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. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/d6e6a55b96faa379632851a0f0aaf4db25d515cd.jpg 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 TeamSouthwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack + Bug Fix Update - Out 17 FebFeb 5, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/2bc25944459e828f2ac3c4c27107c9942f1a4ba9.jpg 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. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/a51d4eab8b7371e3b7f57f6eec1514108a524189.jpg 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! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/b1c61f6fcef11c360b2ed9682340763486dd6705.jpg 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 TeamCommunity Spotlight: ScreenshotsDec 18, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello ranchers, 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 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/b426ef1f2c588f24bf811c0376e3ee42cdfb04e1.jpg https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3353960084 Credit: ⌁SoulWarrior⌁ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/ae6a245c04856f833b123c78584f95c0760a2d09.jpg https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3345444721 Credit: Heuziscebas {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/63dc0a040e62b25f94a004e9ff37d68fd4703a4e.jpg https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3346466965 Credit: ✪ EAGLE ✪ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/2b68c88761f0dbecd38f69016a0acb32bea30d31.jpg https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3322000156 Credit: Static Hub {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/ad55c7caeb85914f8e0fcdb0118a971895edd6c3.jpg https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3364688720 Credit: ♡ Deasax ♡ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/a5fafba5f6badfceafaa390964d6dafd2f624d91.jpg https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3366144834 Credit: mertozan2001 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/7f49256c438d5bfcede732608cf6ad5e2514f930.jpg https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3342347470 Credit: Mágico {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/7d066c09bbc04f962f3cc4323e75551b9e153e17.jpg https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3140526955Ranch Sim - Status ReportNov 6, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello ranchers! It's been a while since we last offered an update on our plans, so we wanted to share a quick status report with you today! We have seen the rumours that development has stopped, and I am happy to confirm that this is not true. Please rest assured that we are still working on Ranch Sim. Typically we work with the community to agree a set of features, announce a roadmap of updates, work on these features, and then repeat the process. Recently, it has become clear that the biggest issues people are having with the game these days relate to bugs. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/ffa6caacb2533426929eb09e085714733059bb1a.png 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. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/e1a5b4431d49ba73505b69681197a014b444b010.jpg 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. As always, thank you for your patience, your support and your passion for Ranch Simulator! The Ranch Sim TeamOut Now: Horse Breeding and Tree Planting UpdateAug 15, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello ranchers, The horse and tree planting update is now available on the main branch, meaning it's available for all players! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/e2554664da09fe0e3ce0f95874775192abf0faab.png Horse Breeding Horses can now be bred! A male and female horse will now naturally breed when placed together. After a few in-game days the foal will be born. Once fully grown it will inherit a mix of characteristics (stats) from the parents. Plus, who doesn't like baby horses? Too cute. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/f7711d8c217a551dd6a279b8cca82faf4fe22ef6.png Tree Planting This update introduces the ability to plant and grow trees! To plant trees, you'll first need to buy a shovel from the hardware store. Once you have obtained the shovel, you can then purchase seedlings from the general store. At the ranch, you can select your shovel via the action wheel to prepare the ground (Press left click) for planting a seedling. Grab your seedling and then use E to plant it into the prepared ground. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/845234a028d5a62238adb7198759a3e8cb08c921.jpg Log Trailer A new trailer is now available at the hardware store! The log trailer can hold 36 logs at a time. Logs can also now be sold for $2 each. Handy! We've also fixed an issue with crashing when switching FSR modes. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119730/Ranch_Simulator_Build_Hunt_Farm/Now Available for Testing: Horse Breeding and Tree Planting UpdateAug 5, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello ranchers, We have an early version of the latest update available to test now! We would love to get your feedback on the update. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/e2554664da09fe0e3ce0f95874775192abf0faab.png Horse Breeding Horses can now be bred! A male and female horse will now naturally breed when placed together. After a few in-game days the foal will be born. Once fully grown it will inherit a mix of characteristics (stats) from the parents. Plus, who doesn't like baby horses? Too cute. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/f7711d8c217a551dd6a279b8cca82faf4fe22ef6.png Tree Planting This update introduces the ability to plant and grow trees! To plant trees, you'll first need to buy a shovel from the hardware store. Once you have obtained the shovel, you can then purchase seedlings from the general store. At the ranch, you can select your shovel via the action wheel to prepare the ground (Press left click) for planting a seedling. Grab your seedling and then use E to plant it into the prepared ground. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/845234a028d5a62238adb7198759a3e8cb08c921.jpg Log Trailer A new trailer is now available at the hardware store! The log trailer can hold 36 logs at a time. Logs can also now be sold for $2 each. Handy! We've also fixed an issue with crashing when switching FSR modes. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119730/Ranch_Simulator_Build_Hunt_Farm/RDR2 style life sim Ranch Simulator is 70% off right nowAug 4, 2024 - PCGamesNEveryone's wanted to unplug, pack their bags, and embrace the rural lifestyle at some point. I write in front of a screen all day and often catch myself gazing out the window, wondering what my life would be like if I traded the sounds of my mechanical keyboard for blissful winds. While we keep dreaming, it's the escapism of games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Stardew Valley that provide our best alternative. Ranch Simulator brings that rural fantasy into one complete package, with livestock rearing, farming, hunting, and building combined into one neat open-world simulation game. Best of all, it's dirt cheap right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: House Flipper meets Red Dead Redemption 2 in Steam simulation game OUT NOW: Optimisation and Bug Fix PatchJul 2, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHey ranchers, An optimisation and bug fix patch is now available on the main branch, meaning it's available for all players! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/614008d91c5dd29af26dbc42c9f1a62751b9b493.png Take a read of the details, which were previously announced: This interim patch includes tweaked FSR and DLSS settings, as well as optimisations to some elements which were causing hits to performance such as anti-aliasing and chicken eggs. Large ranches with high volumes of animals should see improved FPS on some set ups. This is in addition to the following: - Optimized number of draw calls - Optimized textures and materials of stones, grass, trees and buildings - Removed unnecessary files from the game - Fixed issues when mounting horses - Fixed a bug with a mouse or gamepad when opening a building book - Eggs now break again - Fixed a bug where FSR made the picture too blurry - Fixed a bug where it was impossible to turn off TSR {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/ba62be78d84c6ab8c823614bba587ebbc467fbec.jpg What's Next? We'll now be focusing on the horse breeding and tree growth update! Keep an eye out for more news. Excalibur Games Summer Sale 2024 The Steam Summer Sale is here and Ranch Simulator is available at it's best discount yet! Check it out in the Excalibur Games Summer Sale 2024: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/3d63456072a515f8cf9029c3d813678034c3b83a.jpg Thanks, The Ranch Sim TeamNow Available for Testing: Optimisation and Bug Fix PatchJun 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHey ranchers, An optimisation and bug fix patch is now available for testing on the unstable branch! We want your help testing the patch before it goes live on the main branch! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/25e1174dac72f5580c8d4fb759ea83a526b450cf.png This interim patch includes tweaked FSR and DLSS settings, as well as optimisations to some elements which were causing hits to performance such as anti-aliasing and chicken eggs. Large ranches with high volumes of animals should see improved FPS on some set ups. This is in addition to the following: - Optimized number of draw calls - Optimized textures and materials of stones, grass, trees and buildings - Removed unnecessary files from the game - Fixed issues when mounting horses - Fixed a bug with a mouse or gamepad when opening a building book - Eggs now break again - Fixed a bug where FSR made the picture too blurry - Fixed a bug where it was impossible to turn off TSR {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/64ca894296d4c627865b46fcbd21a5436bcd3252.jpg How to Access the Unstable Branch - Load up Steam and head to your Library - Right click on Ranch Simulator and then select ‘Properties’ - Head to the Beta tab and in the drop down select ‘unstable_branch’ (no password needed) - This will then download the new build for you {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/ba62be78d84c6ab8c823614bba587ebbc467fbec.jpg What's Next? Once this patch is live on the main branch, we'll be working on the horse breeding and tree growth update! Keep an eye out for more news. Excalibur Games Summer Sale 2024 The Steam Summer Sale is here and Ranch Simulator is available at it's best discount yet! Check it out in the Excalibur Games Summer Sale 2024: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/3d63456072a515f8cf9029c3d813678034c3b83a.jpg Thanks, The Ranch Sim TeamComing Soon: Optimisation and Bug Fix UpdateJun 19, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello ranchers! We hope you've been enjoying Ranch Sim and the latest update! (Hands up if you've unlocked all the achievements!) We wanted to offer a quick update on the work going on behind the scenes and what you can expect from the next couple of updates. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/a7d124909e0c4dca3e7e510d97b9e4a64d3fed7c.png Right now, we're working away on improving some aspects of the game which we know need attention. We've been listening to all of your feedback and are pleased to confirm that the next update will bring further improvements to optimisation, including improved FSR and DLSS! We've also optimised some elements which were causing hits to performance such as anti-aliasing and chicken eggs. Several minor gameplay bugs are also being addressed in this patch. We don't have a release window to share for this update just yet, but do keep an eye out for news! If you're looking forward to the horse breeding and tree growth update (and why wouldn't you be?!), don't worry! This update is still on the way too. It'll just release following this optimisation/bug fix update. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/ba62be78d84c6ab8c823614bba587ebbc467fbec.jpg As always, keep the feedback coming! Please note: At 2am ET/7am BST on 20 June, the Epic Online Services (EOS) will go down for 30 minutes for scheduled maintenance, followed by degraded service availability for up to 3 hours. This will result in Ranch Sim's multiplayer being unavailable for those 30 minutes, with potential issues for up to 3 hours following. Thanks, The Ranch Sim TeamOUT NOW: Quality of Life + Achievements UpdateMay 9, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello Ranchers, We have just launched a quality of life update on the main branch, which introduces autosaves, convenient light switches and more! A big thank you to those of you who helped test the unstable branch version of this update. And, as always, we want to know what you think of this latest update, so do keep the feedback coming on the Steam forums and our Discord! Take a read of all the details, which were previously announced: Life is better on the ranch, but it isn't always easy. So we've have been hard at work on a quality of life update, which will make your in-game lives a little easier! This update introduces autosaves - you can still save manually of course, but autosaving now occurs every ten minutes by default. One less thing to worry about! We've also added an option to save and quit when exiting the game via the menu. And we've also added light switches, which allow you to turn on various lights in your buildings and houses at once. To set up a switch, simply open the construction book, place your light switch where desired, left click on the light switch, left click on the lights you wish to connect to the switch, and then left click on the switch again. Ta-da! You can still turn your lights on and off manually if you wish. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/6d4569198a15db2dc58ba85196d6d753dc37df73.png The long awaited, much requested Steam achievements are also here! We have 39 Steam achievements for you to unlock. Achievement hunters, have at it! Last but not least, you can now modify the colour of your coolers. Lovely. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/d32a5a99557156262d5e5f3ed6e2b0e1db35c59a.png We've also snuck a couple bug fixes into this update. - Fixed an issue with horses not training in paddocks - Fixed an issue with controller interaction when creating a character What's Next? Next up, we'll now be working on an update which includes tree growth (so you can chop down more trees and produce more wood), a trailer to transport logs, and horse breeding! Keep an eye out for news. Thanks, The Ranch Sim TeamQuality of Life + Achievements Update: Unstable Version Now Available!May 3, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello Ranchers, Life is better on the ranch, but it isn't always easy. So we've have been hard at work on a quality of life update, which will make your in-game lives a little easier! An early version of this update is available now for testing on the unstable branch. The public version of this update will release for everyone within the coming days. This update introduces autosaves - you can still save manually of course, but autosaving now occurs every ten minutes by default. One less thing to worry about! We've also added an option to save and quit when exiting the game via the menu. And we've also added light switches, which allow you to turn on various lights in your buildings and houses at once. To set up a switch, simply open the construction book, place your light switch where desired, left click on the light switch, left click on the lights you wish to connect to the switch, and then left click on the switch again. Ta-da! You can still turn your lights on and off manually if you wish. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/6d4569198a15db2dc58ba85196d6d753dc37df73.png The long awaited, much requested Steam achievements are also here! We have 39 Steam achievements for you to unlock. Achievement hunters, have at it! Last but not least, you can now modify the colour of your coolers. Lovely. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/d32a5a99557156262d5e5f3ed6e2b0e1db35c59a.png We've also snuck a couple bug fixes into this update. - Fixed an issue with horses not training in paddocks - Fixed an issue with controller interaction when creating a character How to Access the Unstable Branch To access the unstable branch, do the following: - Load up Steam and head to your Library - Right click on Ranch Simulator and then select ‘Properties’ - Head to the Beta tab and in the drop down select ‘unstable_branch’ (no password needed) - This will then download the new build for you. We want to know what you think of this latest update, so do keep the feedback coming on the Steam forums and our Discord! What's Next? Once the public version of this update is out, we will start work on the next one! This will include horse breeding, tree growth and a log trailer. Thanks, The Ranch Sim TeamCats and Dogs Update Out Now | Revamped Driving Handling and PhysicsFeb 29, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello ranchers, We have a big update for you today which adds cats and dogs as well as revamped driving steering and physics! Thank you for your patience, and we can't wait to hear what you think of the update! Cats and Dogs A Dachshund, a Rottweiler and a German Shepherd are now available to purchase from the general store! You can get these dogs to follow you, and even get them to fetch items for you. Your furry doggo friends will even help defend you from predators such as wolves and bears, and revive you when unconscious! Make sure to build a dog house for your pooch to rest in. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/617f862b5aa9c26454d9f1baebfbed2ba7873c56.png We've also added four different colour cats you can purchase in the general store. All pets can be named by buying a collar from the general store, which can also be customised with different colours using paint. Make sure to feed your four legged friends and give them enough water! (And give them plenty of pets on the head too!) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/9a2453c011478d7535f6a8eb787826b647df1d00.gif Driving Handling and Physics We've heard loud and clear from you that our driving handling and physics needed attention, so we've given them an overhaul. Tweaks have been made to improve stability and drivability for all vehicles and trailers - let us know what you think of the new handling! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/7e0f2b76ad16d7b38b97e7a801d585174ac6e729.jpg Full Patch Notes Cats and Dogs - Cats and dogs have been added to the game - Cats can be purchased in 4 colours - Cats can be picked up and petted - 3 breeds of dogs can be purchased - Dogs can be commanded to follow by pressing the whistle key (H) - While following, dogs will protect the player they are following from aggressive animals - While following, dogs can be commanded to fetch an item by looking at the item and pressing the whistle key (H) - Dogs will sit in passenger seats in cars when owner gets it (takes up a seat which can no longer be used by a player) - Dog house has been added to the blueprint book (In coop tab) - Dogs can revive a player if they are following a player when they are unconscious - Pet collars added to the store which can be used to name your pets and can be painted different colours using paint - Pet food added to the store - Pet food bowl added to store, can be used to feed pets with water and food {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/ca5bbf7937ed8ba93f3faa444491bf2035387d0f.png New - Added compact ladder item to help people reach hard to get to areas - Wolves, deer, and bears now have idle animations for sitting and resting - Livestock now not only walk and stand, but can also sit and lie down Fixes and Changes - Changed parameters of all vehicles and trailers, improving stability and drivability - Fixed issues with character shadows - Optimised vehicle models - Added engine sounds to town traffic - Town traffic is now faster - Fixed radio - Fixed spawning issues with vehicle trailer at hardware store If you're won...Ranch Sim is 55% Off in the Excalibur Games Publisher SaleFeb 5, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/a12a16077b4c6bcbd7c6b20d5a280cbebb00f8bd.jpg Ranch Simulator is currently available at 55% off, our biggest Steam discount to date, as part of the Excalibur Games Publisher Sale! Make sure to check out this limited time discount on the sale page.First Half of 2024 Roadmap RevealedJan 29, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello, and welcome to our first news update of the year! We're excited to reveal what we've got planned for the first half of 2024. Coming Soon: Cats and Dogs Update Next Up: Quality of Life Update Followed by: Horse and Tree Update {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/b0dfaceb09d4ff874deeda42fea18741fbe879a5.jpg First up is the Cats and Dogs Update, adding the much-anticipated furry friends to your ranch. We're also focusing on improvements to driving and steering, with alterations to suspension, centres of gravity and more. Last but not least, there will be further optimisations, bug fixes and improvements included in this update. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/bb4509626453aac61a004cd1c0f2bf9f8c34027a.png Then, we'll be moving onto the Quality of Life Update - this will focus on community requested features which make playing the game a smoother experience. We'll be adding an autosave feature, and introducing the option to save and quit without the need to go to a bed and sleep in-game. You can also expect to be able to customise the colour of your coolers so you can transport your produce in style, plus light switches. Following that, we'll move onto the next update: we've heard you - you want to be able to chop more trees down! So we will be introducing a tree growth mechanic, as well as a trailer to transport logs, in the third planned update. We'll also be adding horse breeding. We can't wait to get these updates into your hands! Keep an eye out for news on update releases and as always, keep the feedback coming on the Steam forums and our Discord. Happy ranching!Thanks for a Great 2023!Dec 18, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHey ranchers, As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to say a big thank you for playing... and offer a little sneak peek at the highly anticipated cats and dogs update! It's been another fantastic year for Ranch Sim, with a successful 1.0 launch back in November - and none of that would have been possible without you all, our community! We can't overstate how much we appreciate you all playing the game, sharing your excitement, offering feedback, reporting bugs and posting your screenshots and videos. So... thanks for being you! And we want to say a special thank you to our team of community mods, the Ranch Sim 'Sheriffs', who help to keep the community fun, welcoming and friendly! Coming Early 2024 In early 2024 we'll be releasing the much requested cats and dogs update, as well as more bug fixes and improvements based on community feedback. We know that dogs and cats are highly anticipated by the community, so we're excited to offer you a new sneak peek at some of the little friends available in the upcoming update. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/be7242573492d5819ab59ddaa10070dc0b459f75.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/4ff99b528a873bdeec92718b8221838b8df36a1c.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35446468/75a75334e79dfc57ce0b547096ab6a2ac4627262.jpg Thanks again, and we wish you all a happy holidays and a fantastic new year! See you in 2024. The Ranch Sim Team