Update on AI Changes and Next Steps
Hello Ranchers!
What a week it’s been. 🔥
Seeing the demo in your hands during Steam Next Fest has been an incredible milestone for us. Watching you explore the world, stream the game, and share your thoughts has been both exciting and motivating. ❤️
We’ve been reading every review and piece of feedback carefully. That’s the purpose of this demo, to learn, adjust, and make The Ranchers stronger.
Over the past few days, I’ve been fully focused on improvements. Bug fixes and quality-of-life updates are underway and will be shared in a dedicated post soon.
Today, I want to address one specific topic clearly.
After reviewing community feedback, we’ve decided to remove all AI-generated elements from the game.
Some players felt these elements didn’t align with the experience we want to deliver. We agree that the game should feel cohesive and intentional, so we’ve taken action.
Here are the changes:
Game version: 0.8.10.235 - Available now on Steam.
- Removed NPC phone call voiceovers, replaced with dialogue-style audio cues
- Removed the NPC dialogue Q&A mechanic for visitors and resident NPCs
- Replaced loading screens with the main game illustration (temporary solution, gameplay tip screens will be implemented later)
- Removed all AI-generated artworks, including wall paintings
- Replaced AI-generated car radio music with licensed music
For streamers, we’re also preparing a solution to ensure you won’t face copyright issues while broadcasting.
We’re building this game together, step by step, and every update brings it closer to the experience we want to deliver at Early Access.
If you’re enjoying the demo, leaving a Steam review helps us tremendously. And as always, keep sharing your feedback, it directly shapes what comes next.❤️❤️❤️
More updates very soon.
Ethan
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501310/The_Ranchers/
What a week it’s been. 🔥
Seeing the demo in your hands during Steam Next Fest has been an incredible milestone for us. Watching you explore the world, stream the game, and share your thoughts has been both exciting and motivating. ❤️
We’ve been reading every review and piece of feedback carefully. That’s the purpose of this demo, to learn, adjust, and make The Ranchers stronger.
Over the past few days, I’ve been fully focused on improvements. Bug fixes and quality-of-life updates are underway and will be shared in a dedicated post soon.
Today, I want to address one specific topic clearly.
After reviewing community feedback, we’ve decided to remove all AI-generated elements from the game.
Some players felt these elements didn’t align with the experience we want to deliver. We agree that the game should feel cohesive and intentional, so we’ve taken action.
Here are the changes:
Game version: 0.8.10.235 - Available now on Steam.
- Removed NPC phone call voiceovers, replaced with dialogue-style audio cues
- Removed the NPC dialogue Q&A mechanic for visitors and resident NPCs
- Replaced loading screens with the main game illustration (temporary solution, gameplay tip screens will be implemented later)
- Removed all AI-generated artworks, including wall paintings
- Replaced AI-generated car radio music with licensed music
For streamers, we’re also preparing a solution to ensure you won’t face copyright issues while broadcasting.
We’re building this game together, step by step, and every update brings it closer to the experience we want to deliver at Early Access.
If you’re enjoying the demo, leaving a Steam review helps us tremendously. And as always, keep sharing your feedback, it directly shapes what comes next.❤️❤️❤️
More updates very soon.
Ethan
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501310/The_Ranchers/