Game update28 Aug 2026Hotfix - August 28th 2026Hello Ranchers We have another small hotfix out today. Trees should no longer spin in the majority of cases. Although if they fall onto objects they may still bounce around a little. We have also fixed issues relating to the Milk Can filling with water in the rain, Vehicle modifications not saving correctly, and the Highland cows being purchasable even without owning the DLC. Build 1.351 - Tree…
Hello ranchers, We've just launched an update for Ranch Simulator which improves upon vehicle handling! We know that the quality of vehicle handling has been an issue for many of you, so we're excited to be able to offer this update! Firstly, both vehicle physics and default vehicle handling have been reworked and improved - secondly, we have added a number of vehicle handling options so that y…
Quality of Life Update - Now Live! This game update (which is of course available at no extra cost) focuses on making the game that bit nicer and smoother to play. For example, animals now no longer scatter when purchased, animals can now be sterilized with a sterilization gun to prevent breeding, animal sex markers have been added and vehicles can be now be recovered via a terminal in the car…
Hello ranchers, We're excited to reveal a new game update and a new DLC launching on May 25! Quality of Life Update This game update, which will of course be available at no additional cost to all players, focuses on quality of life improvements. For example, this update will stop animals scattering when purchased, add a sterilization gun so that you can prevent breeding and add the option to r…
We have pushed a hotfix which includes the following fixes · Fixed animals disappearing from the trailer. · Chinese localization fixed. · Possibly fixed the shovel selection disappearing. · Fixed jittering when the client moves in co-op.
This weekend, get the Southwest Ranch & Farm DLC at 77% off with our limited time discount! This is our biggest discount to date on the DLC so make sure to pick it up - discounted until Monday January 19 at 10 AM PST/6 PM GMT. 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 que…
Hey ranchers, Ranch Sim's fishing update is now live! Whether alone or with friends, head down to the lake for a relaxing new pastime and money making opportunity. 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. Once obtained, keep an eye out for ripples near the edge of the water to locate fishing spots. Hold Tab to access th…
Hello Ranchers, We're excited to announce that the new supply and demand economy system in now available in Ranch Sim, making your business and produce sales feel more dynamic as a result. Also added is a bunch of new decorations and building components, enabling you to further customise your homestead and make it your own! (This free update adds the new supply and demand system and the new dec…
Hello ranchers, We're excited to announce that sheep are now available in Ranch Sim! You can now purchase, raise and tend to sheep and lamb on your ranch. Make sure to shear the sheep and sell the wool for a profit, or milk them and make cheese! Alternatively, slaughter the sheep for meat to sell to the general store or the Best Burger restaurant for funds. This new update also adds the ability…
Hello 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. In the Summer, sheep will arrive to Ranch Simulator. These heavily requested animal…
Ranch 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
Hi 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. 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…
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…
Hey 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! We've also launched a new patch for the base game, which f…
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! Run multiple ranches across this stunning, expansive new map. E…
Hello 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 hel…
Hello 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 update…
Hello ranchers, The horse and tree planting update is now available on the main branch, meaning it's available for all players! 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…
Hello ranchers, We have an early version of the latest update available to test now! We would love to get your feedback on the update. 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 li…
Hey ranchers, An optimisation and bug fix patch is now available on the main branch, meaning it's available for all players! 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…
Hey 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! 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 anima…
Hello 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. 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 fe…
Hello 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…
Hello 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 s…
Hello 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…
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 .
Hello, 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 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 alt…
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