Ranch Farm and Store Simulator News

[p]Hello ranchers! 🐔[/p][p]We’re back with a new update packed with helpful features to make your farm life smoother and more personalized. Before jumping to the new updates we put in the latest update we want to remind you that our launch discount 20% still active within the Summer Sale event, so grab it fast before the launch discount ended.[/p][p][/p][h2]Features and QoL Updates[/h2][h3]1. Employee Maintenance Task[/h3][p]You can now assign your employees to a new task: Maintenance. When this task is enabled, employees will help clean up livestock waste, remove sick and old non-productive plants from planter boxes. This allows you to focus on other tasks without constantly worrying about cleanliness.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To assign job roles, open the employee tab from the main menu and click the gear icon on each employee to configure their task priorities. Each employee can be customized individually.[/p][p][/p][h3]2. Focus Fish on Shelf[/h3][p]Since fish can now be treated as a sellable commodity, we’ve added the ability to prioritize fish in the “Focus Commodity” system. Your employees can now help move fish from storage directly to the shelf you’ve marked for fish sales.[/p][p][/p][h3]3. Rename Animal Pens and Planter Boxes[/h3][p]To improve organization and give players more control, you can now rename your animal pens and planter boxes. This is great for keeping track of different areas in your farm — especially if you manage multiple types of crops or animals.[/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]4. Wood Storage Limit Removed[/h3][p]The previous 80-unit limit for wood in the Wood Storage has been removed. You can now store as much wood as you need to support more build and long-term planning.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][h3]1. Fix Guardian Food Info Translation[/h3][p]We’ve corrected the in-game message that appears when feeding fish to your guardian pet to better reflect the intended meaning.[/p][p][/p][h3]2. Fix Ostrich Collider[/h3][p]Fixed the collider size and position for ostriches to make it easier to collect their eggs.[/p][p][/p][h3]3. Fix Ostrich Egg Display in Box[/h3][p]Resolved a visual overlap issue where ostrich eggs appeared incorrectly inside the storage box.[/p][p][/p][h3]4. Fix Tree Collider[/h3][p]Adjusted the collider on trees so players can more easily move planter boxes nearby.[/p][p][/p][h3]5. Goat Meat Visual Fix[/h3][p]Fixed an issue where goat meat incorrectly appeared with the visual model of other meat. It now displays correctly.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As always, if you enjoy the game we’d be grateful if you leaving a review, and don’t hesitate to leave your thoughts or suggestions in the Discussions section. ːsteamhappyː[/p][p]
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[p]Hello farmers! 🐮🌱[/p][p]We’re excited to announce that Ranch Farm and Store Simulator is now officially in Early Access! Thank you to everyone who played the demo and shared your feedback, and to the early testers who tried the game ahead of this release. Your input has helped shape what the game is today.[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate this milestone, we're offering a special 20% launch discount for the first 14 days! [/p][p]This Early Access version brings a number of updates and improvements beyond the demo and early builds. Here's what you can now experience:[/p][p][/p][h2]New Features & Contents[/h2][h3]1. Vertical Shelf Added[/h3][p]Display more of the same product in your store with a new, space-efficient vertical shelf. It helps you sell more without taking up too much floor area.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]2. Capture Wild Animals[/h3][p]With the Net Launcher tool, you can now capture wild animals that threaten your farm. Captured animals can be sent to a wildlife sanctuary for extra income and are recorded in your collections.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]3. New Fishing Tool: Spinning Rod[/h3][p]Catch new types of fish using the Spinning Rod, which offers better experience gain for leveling up your guardian animals.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]4. Production Machines[/h3][p]Turn raw commodities into more valuable processed products using newly added production machines. It’s time to expand your business potential![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]5. New Wild Animal Variants and Behaviors[/h3][p]We’ve introduced new wild animal types, each with different destructive behaviors. They bring fresh challenges and require varied responses to keep your ranch safe.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]6. Wholesaler Selling Feature[/h3][p]You can now sell surplus goods from your Storage Commodity to a wholesaler for 50% of market price. It’s a useful way to free up space and earn extra money.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]7. Buy Additional Box Storage[/h3][p]Organize your commodities more efficiently by purchasing additional Box Storage units. Keep your ranch clean and your packing process smoother.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]8. Updated Trash Bin[/h3][p]Trash Bins can now be moved or bought as additional units. Arrange them according to your workflow needs.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]9. New Customer Look[/h3][p]You’ll now see new NPC customers with unique costume visiting your store. This helps bring more variety and life to your daily shop activities.[/p][p][/p][h2]Rebalance Updates[/h2][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]1. Content Unlocks[/h3][p]Content unlocks have been rebalanced to ensure a more gradual and rewarding progression experience.[/p][h3]2. Commodity Price Rebalancing[/h3][p]We’ve adjusted commodity prices to better match their difficulty and value, improving the economic balance of the game.[/p][h3]3. Level Cap Increased to 20[/h3][p]Players can now progress further, with new tools and systems unlocked along the way.[/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][h3]1. Farm Structure Purchase Bug Fixed[/h3][p]We’ve resolved an issue where farm structure templates did not match their displayed prices.[/p][h3]2. Store Porch Placement Bug Fixed[/h3][p]We’ve fixed a bug that prevented placing Commodity Storage or Box Storage in certain areas on the store’s porch. You should now be able to utilize this space more effectively.[/p][p]
Thank you so much for being part of this journey. If you enjoy the game, please consider leaving a review, it really helps! And if you have feedback or suggestions, feel free to drop by the Discussions section.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hello, Ranch Farmers! 🧑🏻‍🌾[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your valuable input through both in-app feedback and the Steam Discussion forums, we’ve been able to implement several updates. We’re excited to bring you another update for the Demo version of Ranch Farm and Store Simulator. Let’s take a look at what’s new![/p][p][/p][h3]Balancing Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Furniture Now Unlocks at Level 4 [/p][p]To ensure a smoother gameplay curve, furniture is now available from Level 4 onwards. This helps players gradually customize their space as they progress.[/p]
2. [p]Orange Cat Can Chase Wild Animals Right After Purchase[/p][p]In this update, the Orange Cat Guardian has been enhanced. Unlike the Beagle Dog, it can immediately chase and scare off wild animals automatically after being purchased, providing immediate support in protecting your farm.[/p][p][/p]
3. [p]Inventory Storage Moved to Level 5 [/p][p]Inventory expansion is now available at Level 5 instead of earlier. This change spaces out progression and adds a sense of reward.[/p][p][/p]
4. [p]Fishing Distance Made Shorter [/p][p]You can now fish from a closer range, making fishing easier and more accessible. This small tweak improves convenience without reducing challenge.[/p][p][/p]
5. [p]Wool Pricing Increased[/p][p]Wool now sells for a higher price than apples, making it a more profitable resource. This helps balance product values across the farm economy.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]QoL Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Guardian UI Shows Price Before Unlock [/p][p]You can now see the price of locked Guardians in the UI. This transparency helps players plan and save up for their farm protectors.[/p]
2. [p]Furniture Bonus Effects[/p][p]We’ve verified that furniture bonus effects are now properly applied in-game. This ensures that your purchases bring real advantages.[/p]
3. [p]Cashier Bonus Effect Visible in UI [/p][p]Bonus effects from furniture are now clearly shown on the cashier interface. You’ll be able to see exactly how your setup impacts operations.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes & Visual Adjustments[/h3]

1. [p]Lake Wave Animation Adjustment[/p][p]We’ve adjusted the lake wave animation to be slower and smoother. The horizontal and vertical wave motion now flows at half the previous speed for a more relaxing visual.[/p][p][/p]
2. [p]Fish Commodity Mesh Now Displays Properly [/p][p]Previously, the 3D mesh of fish disappeared when placed in the commodity inventory. This has been resolved and your fish will now appear correctly.[/p]
3. [p]Fish Box Clipping When Overfilling Food Bowl[/p][p]Previously, placing fish boxes into an overfilled food bowl caused them to get stuck. This has been resolved so feeding your animals is now smoother and bug-free.[/p][p][/p]
4. [p]Wool Harvesting Bug with Employees
   There was an issue where employees couldn’t harvest wool properly. This has now been fixed, and your workers can collect wool without any problems.[/p]
5. [p]3D Audio Channels Fixed
   The left and right 3D audio channels were inverted, making directional sounds feel off. This has been corrected by rotating the sound source by 180 degrees.[/p]
6. [p]Orange Size Adjusted for Consistency
   Oranges placed in boxes, shelves, and inventory were smaller than the ones on the tree. Their size has now been increased to match the tree fruit visuals more accurately.[/p]
7. [p]Plant Naming Corrections
   Plant types are now properly categorized and named as trees, plants, shrubs, or bushes. This improves clarity in classification and item management.[/p]
8. [p]Fishing Rod Translation Fix
   The translation for “Traditional Fishing Rod” has been corrected for consistency and clarity across languages.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for playing the demo and supporting the development. Your feedback helps shape what’s next. Try the latest build and let us know what you think. 🐓🥬[/p][p][/p][p]We always open to all feedback and suggestions to make this game as mature as possible. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts.[/p][p][/p][p]Cheers![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]Hello, Ranch Farmers! 🧑🏻‍🌾[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your valuable input through both in-app feedback and the Steam Discussion forums, we’ve been able to implement several updates. We’re excited to bring you another update for the Demo version of Ranch Farm and Store Simulator. Let’s take a look at what’s new![/p][p][/p][h3]Feature Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Wild Animal Attacking Feature Survey[/p][p]We’ve added an in-game popup survey to gather your thoughts on the Wild Animal Attacking feature. This helps us understand how players feel about the mechanic directly from within the game. Your feedback will help us refine the experience moving forward.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]
2. [p]Wild Animal Attack Frequency Settings[/p][p]You can now customize how frequently wild animals appear in the game. This gives you more control over the intensity and pacing of your farm defense experience.[/p][p][/p]
3. [p]Box Storage System[/p][p]We introduced a Box Storage system to help keep your farm and store more organized. You can now store boxes of crops and items without cluttering your workspace. It’s a small but impactful change to streamline your workflow.[/p][p][/p]
4. [p]New Livestock: Duck [/p][p]Ducks are now available as a new type of livestock. They offer new production outputs and add variety to your livestock options. Get ready to quack up your ranch life.[/p][p][/p]
5. [p]Fishing Feature & Access to Fishing Rod [/p][p]Fishing is now available! You can access a fishing rod to start catching various types of fish. Some of these fish can be used for feeding your Guardian.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]
6. [p]Guardian Eating, Leveling Up, and New Skill: Chasing[/p][p]Feed your Guardian to help them level up over time. At a certain level, they’ll unlock the ability to chase away wild animals, keeping your crops and livestock safe.[/p][p][/p]
7. [p]Faster In-Game Day Duration[/p][p]The duration of a full in-game day has been shortened. This adjustment keeps gameplay more dynamic and helps players complete more tasks per session.[/p][p][/p]
8. [p]Shorter Cleaning Hold Duration[/p][p]Cleaning livestock waste now requires a shorter hold time. This quality-of-life improvement makes daily maintenance quicker and more efficient.
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[p][/p][p]Thank you for playing the demo and supporting the development. Your feedback helps shape what’s next. Try the latest build and let us know what you think. 🐓🥬[/p][p][/p][p]We always open to all feedback and suggestions to make this game as mature as possible. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts.[/p][p][/p][p]Cheers![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Hello, Ranch Farmers! 🌱

We’re excited to bring you another update for the Demo version of Ranch Farm and Store Simulator! In this update, we are introducing a brand new feature that will help you protect your farm, meet the Guardian!



Your First Farm Guardian: The Beagle Dog
Starting in the Demo, you can now get your very first Guardian to help safeguard your farm. The first Guardian you’ll meet is a loyal Beagle Dog, always ready to assist you when wild animals come inside your farm.

How It Works in the Demo
When a wild animal enters your farm area, your Guardian will alert you and indicate the direction where the intruder is located. This will help you react faster and protect your animals and crops.

More Guardian Abilities and Types Coming After Demo
In this initial Demo version, the Guardian focuses on alerting you to the presence of wild animals. But this is just the beginning! In future updates after the Demo, we will be adding more advanced abilities, such as helping you actively drive away wild animals and other exciting features to make farm protection more dynamic. Other things that you will find on later updates we will introducing other guardians type too to help in your farm. We’ll be revealing these new abilities and new types of guardian step by step in future Devlogs, so stay tuned!

How to Unlock Guardian in Demo
You will be able to access your Guardian once you reach Level 3 in the Demo. We encourage you to try it out and if you have any fun ideas or feedback on how to improve the Guardian feature, we’d love to hear them! Your experiences in this Demo phase will help us shape the future of the Guardian system.

As always, thank you for being part of our community and for continuing to share your feedback.If you enjoy the game, we’d really appreciate it if you could leave feedbacks in our steam discussion page.

Your support helps us improve and grow Ranch Farm and Store Simulator for everyone.
Happy farming and see you in the next update!

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