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v0.2.41 - Composter, Manure Processor, and More Machines

[p]Hello ranchers![/p][p]We’ve just released a new content update packed with machines, better farming systems, and improved game balance. Let’s dive into what’s new in this version:[/p][p][/p][h3]1. New Machines: Manure Processor and Composter[/h3][p]You can now unlock two new machines to support plant health: the Manure Processor and the Composter. After unlocking the Waste Bucket, you can collect livestock waste and crop residue from old plants. Once collected, each waste can be processed into Manure from livestock waste or Compost from crop residue. Both outputs serve as valuable nutrients to improve the yield and quality of your crops.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]2. New Production Machines for Crop Commodities[/h3][p]We’ve added several new production machines focused on upgrading plant-based commodities into more valuable items. These machines become available as you reach higher levels. From this update we add machine to process tomato, cucumber, chili, apple, orange, and peach. Try exploring the new unlocks to see how you can increase your farming profits! [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]3. New Door to Lake Area from Inside the Store[/h3][p]A new door has been added inside your store, giving you direct access to the lake area. This shortcut makes it more convenient to reach the lake without needing to walk around the back of your building. This small change will saves time and improves your daily flow.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]4. Level Cap Increased to 32[/h3][p]You can now level up all the way to Level 32! This allows access to more advanced tools, machines, and explore another gameplay to keep your farm growing stronger.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]That’s all for now, and we hope these additions bring more ways to play on your farming journey. As always, if you’re enjoying the game, leaving a review helps us a lot. We also welcome your suggestions or reports in the Discussions section.
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v0.2.37 - Blue Peacock & More QoL Updates

[p]Hello ranchers! 🐔[/p][p][/p][p]We’re back with a new update packed with helpful features to make your farm life smoother and more personalized. Thanks to your valuable feedback through the in-app system and Steam Discussion forums, we’ve been able to implement several improvements and adjustments in this patch. Before we dive into the details, a quick reminder: our 20% launch discount is still active as part of the Steam Summer Sale, so grab it fast before the launch discount ended.[/p][p][/p][p]Now, let’s take a look at what’s new in this update :[/p][p][/p][h2]Features and QoL Updates[/h2][h3]1. New Livestock: Blue Peacock[/h3][p]Blue peacocks are now available as a new type of livestock on your ranch. In addition to adding a touch of beauty and elegance to your farm environment, these majestic birds will be linked to exclusive products and unique features in future updates. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]2. Toolbar with Mouse Wheel Support[/h3][p]You can now switch between tools using the mouse scroll wheel. This small but impactful feature makes gameplay feel smoother and lets you manage your equipment with greater ease.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]3. Increased Interactable Range for Captured Wild Animals[/h3][p]You can now interact with captured wild animals from a greater distance. If you've captured a wild animal before it enters the farm fence, you now have a way to interact with it.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]4. Improved Feed Visibility[/h3][p]The color of the animal feed itself has been updated to better indicate its status. This makes it easier to see whether the feed needs refilling just by glancing at it.[/p][p][/p][h3]5. Aging Animal Warning System[/h3][p]Animals that are nearing the end of their lifespan now display a warning icon above them. This icon is also shown in the info overlay, helping you plan ahead and manage your livestock more effectively.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]6. Planter Box & Animal Pen Info Details[/h3][p]We’ve added selection overlays when using the radiator view on planter boxes and animal pens. This makes it easier to identify and manage specific farm areas at a glance. You can toggle this view by pressing the X key on your keyboard.[/p][p][/p][h3]7. Rename Guardians[/h3][p]You can now give your Guardians custom names once they’re unlocked. This adds a personal touch and makes your farm companions feel even more special.[/p][p][/p][h3]8. Rename Employees[/h3][p]Unlocked employees can now be renamed as well. Whether for fun or organization, this feature helps you personalize your ranch team.[/p][p][/p][h3]9. Extra Tutorial Menu Added[/h3][p]A new tutorial menu is now available for reviewing tips and guides you've unlocked during gameplay. It’s useful for both new players and returning ones who want a quick refresher.[/p][p][/p][h3]10. Pause Menu with Time Freeze[/h3][p]We’ve added a new Pause Menu that stops in-game time when opened. It’s perfect for players who want to take a quick break or review their progress without pressure.[/p][p][/p][h3]11. Employee Job Role Variation[/h3][p]Employees now have visible role distinctions, showing who is responsible for maintenance and other tasks. This adds more clarity to your workforce management and helps optimize farm operations.[/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][/p][p]Happy playing! 🐄🐓[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

v0.2.30 - New Employees Job Desk and QoL Updates

[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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Start Your Farming Journey – Early Access Begins Today!

[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]

v0.2.10 - Polishing, Balancing & Bug Fixes

[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]