Ranch Simulator News

Hello ranchers,

The October update is now live and available for download! We've introduced some much requested features: password-protected multiplayer games, multiple save slots and the ability to name your animals.



We also couldn't resist joining in on the Halloween fun, so we've made a number of temporary changes to the game. You'll notice that the world has been altered to better fit the spooky season, and that something is a little... off with the wolves.



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New
-Halloween map style (dead trees and grass, the weather is more likely to be foggy - this is temporary during the spooky season)
-Nightmare wolves added (temporary during the spooky season)
-Ability to rename animals using tags
-Naming tags and pumpkin lantern available to purchase from the hardware store (Pumpkins purchased during the spooky season will remain in your save, but once the season ends you won't be able to buy any more)
-Pumpkin light colour can be changed using paint (available to purchase from hardware store)
-Multiple save slots with the ability to backup/duplicate saves in the main menu
-The ability to join multiplayer games using a password or session code
-DLSS support and new AA settings (AA settings for disabling ghosting)
-Switched the backend to Unreal Engine multiplayer services

PLEASE NOTE: Halloween content will be removed on 4 November.



There's still plenty of exciting new content on the way for Ranch Simulator. Check out our latest Early Access roadmap if you haven't already:

Hey ranchers,

It's almost time for the October update! Today we're happy to announce that the update will launch on 28 October, delivering private multiplayer games, multiple save slots and the ability to name your animals.



But we also have some surprises which we wanted to reveal today! The update will also introduce some temporary changes to the game to mark this spooky season.

We're updating the map to be a tad more creepy for the time being.



Look closely and you'll notice a slightly disturbing change of appearance for wolves.



Finally, we've added pumpkin lanterns for you to buy. The best part? You can customise their colours using paint!



We hope you enjoyed this look at the October update. Make sure to return on 28 October when it launches!

Thanks,
The Ranch Sim team 🎃🎃🎃

Note: This update will not reset any progress.

Hello ranchers,

Thank you for your support, feedback and bug reports so far. Your suggestions are why we are developing the game in Early Access. Since launch, we've added meat and cheese production, pig breeding, completely updated the game world, and added highly requested features like a free-form building system and horses. You have all helped us make the game better!

Today, we're excited to reveal the next six months of Ranch Simulator's Early Access development!





End of October:
Private multiplayer games
Multiple save-slots
Name your animals

Many of you have asked for more privacy options for multiplayer game sessions. This is a significant technical change and has required us to change how we manage multiplayer games (while multiplayer will remain player hosted sessions, we are switching the backend to Unreal Engine multiplayer services). This transition will be completed for the end of October and will give you more options to secure your Ranch experience from unwanted players.

Another feature that you have all asked for from day 1 is the ability to create multiple saves. Again, you asked and we listened and have brought this forward in development.

Last but not least is the option to name your animals - making your ranch and livestock that bit more personalised.

End of December:
Additional cow breed
Fattening and breeding of new cow breed
Automatic milking machine

We know that you're eager for more animal breeds, so we'll be adding a new cow breed in the December update - as well as the option for fattening and breeding that new type of cow.

For the more advanced ranchers out there, the December update will also see the addition of an automatic milking machine.



End of February:
Quests from hunters and neighbouring ranches
Hunting rifle

While some of you are happy developing and tending to your ranch, others have asked for other activities. From February we will start developing a quest system, which will add optional missions from hunters and neighbouring ranches, adding specific goals and revenue for those who want them.

We know how much many of you like hunting, and know that the revolver is not ideal. So from February we will be adding a hunting rifle.



We also know there are many other features that you are all passionate about like horse breeding, fishing and crops, and over the coming months we will be looking into these too, as well as continuing to fix bugs and listen to your feedback. You can always join us on Discord and share your thoughts, plus you may get a few first looks at updates and new features!

Thank you for joining us on this journey,
The Ranch Sim Team

Hello ranchers!

We've just launched the August update, which adds a much requested animal: horses!

You can now pop to the bus stop near your ranch and interact with the sign in order to travel to the auction house. Here, you'll have to outbid your competitors to buy horses!



Horses are a great new form of transport, but they're also able to be trained up.

Horses have different stats: stamina, speed, handling, and health. The higher these stats, the more the horse is worth. These stats also affect the abilities of the horse, allowing it to run faster for a longer duration and even turn sharper.

The more you ride your horse, the more it gets trained.

You can also build a training pad where you can do a circular run to increase its experience, or perform successful jumps over the jump gates.



We've also added a few new hat types!





https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119730





Ranch Sim has come a long way since it launched in Early Access, and we have put together a new trailer that better reflects the game as it stands today.

Check it out:

https://youtu.be/jHs2PWknVVQ


New
- Added hat category to the character editor, which contains 3 cowboy hats
- Added "William's livestock auction" where you can purchase/sell horses
- Added a sign by the bus stops that will take you to the auction house for $50
- Added horses with 4 different types of stats: stamina, speed, handling and health
- Added a whistle key (H) - to call your horse. Aim the cursor at it and press H to whistle. It will then follow you around
- Added a training paddock for horses. This can be found and built via the blueprint book.
- Added ability to train horses by riding, performing successful jumps over jump gates, and running the inner circular run inside the training paddock
- Added glossary entries for horse and horse training. See these for tutorial tips.
- Added option in the video settings to change horse mane to advanced (NOTE: this uses a new hair system in UE4 that hasn't been optimised by them, so it is therefore of course not optimised in the game. We expect Unreal to optimise this feature in version 4.27 which we plan to transfer onto soon)

Fixes and changes
- Fixed the spawning of grass in the main menu

This update marks the end of our current roadmap! Within the coming weeks we'll be announcing the next Early Access roadmap, which will lay out our vision for the next group of exciting updates.

Keep an eye out ranchers!

Hello all,

Gamescom 2021 is here, so we're rebroadcasting a Ranch Sim stream from our friend Marijchu. This is your chance to watch if you missed out when it was first streamed!

Enjoy!