Cats and Dogs Update Out Now | Revamped Driving Handling and Physics

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 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.

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!)

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!

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

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 wondering what's next for Ranch Sim, make sure to read our latest roadmap announcement.