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Community Spotlight: Screenshots

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 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

Ranch Sim - Status Report

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 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.



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.

As always, thank you for your patience, your support and your passion for Ranch Simulator!

The Ranch Sim Team

Out Now: Horse Breeding and Tree Planting Update

Hello ranchers,

The horse and tree planting update is now available on the main branch, meaning it's available for all players!




[h2]Horse Breeding[/h2]
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.



[h2]Tree Planting[/h2]
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.



[h2]Log Trailer[/h2]
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 Update

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.



[h2]Horse Breeding[/h2]
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.



[h2]Tree Planting[/h2]
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.



[h2]Log Trailer[/h2]
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 now

Everyone'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.


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