- Hotfix - 1st September 2026 - 1 September 2026
Hey Ranchers We have another small hot fix for you today. This addresses the issue which prevented people from joining Southwest worlds, while not owning the DLC themselves. Players should now be able to join games hosted on the South West map regardless of DLC ownership. We have also fixed the issue related to using hex numbers for the paint mixing machine. Build 1.36 - Fixed an issue which prevented people from joining games hosted on the Southwest DLC map when clients did not have the DLC - Fixed an issue where Hex numbers could not be used with the paint mixing machine
- Hotfix - August 28th 2026 - 28 August 2026
Hello Ranchers We have another small hotfix out today. Trees should no longer spin in the majority of cases. Although if they fall onto objects they may still bounce around a little. We have also fixed issues relating to the Milk Can filling with water in the rain, Vehicle modifications not saving correctly, and the Highland cows being purchasable even without owning the DLC. Build 1.351 - Trees should no longer spin out of control in the majority of cases, however there still may be some issues if they fall onto certain objects - Milk Cans will no longer fill with water when left out in the rain - Vehicle modifications now save correctly in Multiplayer when clients modify vehicles - Fixed an issue where the highland cows could be purchased even when not owning the DLC
- Hotfix - August 26th 2026 - 26 August 2026
We have a small hotfix out today which begins to address the issue with spinning trees. Although this doesn't entirely fix the issue, it should be a lot better. A more permanent fix is being worked on. We have also addressed a crash issue related to newer Intel processors. Patch notes - Fixed a crash issue related to newer Intel processors - Partial fix to spinning trees. Trees may still spin, but should happen much less often. A more permanent fix is still being worked on.
- Vehicle Physics and Handling Update - OUT NOW - 25 August 2026
Hello ranchers,We've just launched an update for Ranch Simulator which improves upon vehicle handling! We know that the quality of vehicle handling has been an issue for many of you, so we're excited to be able to offer this update!Firstly, both vehicle physics and default vehicle handling have been reworked and improved - secondly, we have added a number of vehicle handling options so that you can fine-tune your vehicles to your taste. Head to the garage at the car store to customise wheels, steering speed and angle, suspension height and strength, brake power, engine torque and more!ChangesReworked vehicle physics and handlingUpdated game engine, improving stability and optimisation AdditionsVehicle CustomisationChange wheels, transmission, and drivetrainAdjust steering speed, steering angle, suspension height and strengthAdjust brake power, and engine torqueRain now fills buckets and…
- June 30th Hotfix - 30 June 2026
Fixed an issue with the version of Nvidia Streamline being used (DLSS + Upscaling) was incompatible with newer GTX/MX video drivers.
- Quality of Life Update + Highland Cows Pack OUT NOW - 25 May 2026
Quality of Life Update - Now Live!This game update (which is of course available at no extra cost) focuses on making the game that bit nicer and smoother to play. For example, animals now no longer scatter when purchased, animals can now be sterilized with a sterilization gun to prevent breeding, animal sex markers have been added and vehicles can be now be recovered via a terminal in the car store.We've also made a handful of fixes and optimisations.ChangesAnimals no longer scatter when purchasedAnimals now have sex markers to clearly show sexAnimals can now be sterilized, preventing breeding (Sex marker turns grey when sterilized)Dead animals now have a timer after which they are automatically skinned (in order to alleviate performance issues with large amounts of dead animals)Vehicles can now be recovered via a terminal in the car storeTraffic has been modified; cars driving on the m…
- Coming May 25: Quality of Life Game Update + Highland Cows Pack Paid DLC - 30 April 2026
Hello ranchers,We're excited to reveal a new game update and a new DLC launching on May 25!Quality of Life UpdateThis game update, which will of course be available at no additional cost to all players, focuses on quality of life improvements.For example, this update will stop animals scattering when purchased, add a sterilization gun so that you can prevent breeding and add the option to recover lost cars via a terminal in the car store.A common issue, especially for those of you who have large ranches, is reduced performance due to large volumes of dead animals. To tackle this, dead animals will now be automatically skinned after a certain amount of time.There's also a handful of optimisation improvements and bug fixes coming in this update.Ranch Simulator: Highland Cows PackAlso on May 25 we'll be launching a new paid DLC: the Highland Cows Pack!Expand your farm with this world-famou…
- Shovel and Animal Trailer Hotfix - 21 January 2026
We have pushed a hotfix which includes the following fixes Fixed animals disappearing from the trailer. Chinese localization fixed. Possibly fixed the shovel selection disappearing. Fixed jittering when the client moves in co-op.
- 77% Off This Weekend: Southwest Ranch & Farm DLC - 16 January 2026
This weekend, get the Southwest Ranch & Farm DLC at 77% off with our limited time discount!This is our biggest discount to date on the DLC so make sure to pick it up - discounted until Monday January 19 at 10 AM PST/6 PM GMT.Run multiple ranches across this stunning, expansive new map. Explore the plains and choose your ideal ranch location. Purchase new vehicles and complete exciting new quests. Combine your skills as a rancher and farmer, alone or with your friends to build a successful business in this challenging environment.
- Fishing Update Now Live! - 18 December 2025
Hey ranchers,Ranch Sim's fishing update is now live! Whether alone or with friends, head down to the lake for a relaxing new pastime and money making opportunity. To purchase a fishing rod and tackle you'll need to head to the new fishing hut, which is marked on the in-game map.Once obtained, keep an eye out for ripples near the edge of the water to locate fishing spots.Hold Tab to access the action wheel and switch to your rod, and then press the R key to open the tackle menu and make your selection.Now you are all set! Hold right click to cast. Once you have a bite, press left click to pull the fish in.We have a variety of fish species (carp, trout, perch) and sizes, as well as three tackle types to choose from, so dive in and see how much money you can make for your ranch. We've also added fishing to the Southwest Ranch & Farm DLC map, so it's a great time to jump in if you haven't a…
- Economy Update NOW LIVE | Supply and Demand Economy, New Decorations - 25 September 2025
Hello Ranchers, We're excited to announce that the new supply and demand economy system in now available in Ranch Sim, making your business and produce sales feel more dynamic as a result.Also added is a bunch of new decorations and building components, enabling you to further customise your homestead and make it your own! (This free update adds the new supply and demand system and the new decorations and building components to both the base game and the Southwest Ranch & Farm DLC)Supply and Demand System Prices are now affected by the local supply and demands. The more you sell of an item, the lower the buying price will be, so make sure you diversify your ranch to maximise profits.These new prices will appear at all places you can sell goods, including the General Store, Hardware Store, and even Best Burger.To keep track of the new price changes and also the Best Burger bonuses, you c…
- Sheep Update NOW LIVE | Sheep and Lambs, Shearing and Milking - 8 July 2025
Hello ranchers,We're excited to announce that sheep are now available in Ranch Sim! You can now purchase, raise and tend to sheep and lamb on your ranch. Make sure to shear the sheep and sell the wool for a profit, or milk them and make cheese! Alternatively, slaughter the sheep for meat to sell to the general store or the Best Burger restaurant for funds.This new update also adds the ability to produce sausages and meatballs from goat meat.Patch NotesAdded sheepSheep can be shearedTrimmer (for sheep shearing) added to general storeSheep and Goat meat can now be processed into Sausages and MeatballsSheep can be milked and that milk can be turned into CheeseHow to Shear SheepYou'll need to purchase trimmers from general store - once you've picked up the trimmers, this unlocks the ability to shear sheep. It doesn't need to be equipped in the action wheel. Approach sheep and you'll see a p…
- 2025 Roadmap Revealed - 14 April 2025
Hello Ranchers, We are very excited to reveal our plans for 2025, which include 3 updates spread over Summer, Fall, and Winter of 2025. EDIT: We've seen a few of you asking if the updates announced here will be released as paid DLC, so for clarity: these are upcoming game updates which will be released for free. In the Summer, sheep will arrive to Ranch Simulator. These heavily requested animals can be sheared for their wool or butchered for their meat. You'll also be able to breed them as with all livestock in the game. Later in the year during the Fall period, we will be adding a host of additional decoration and building items, enabling players to make their ranch feel more like a home. We will also be updating the in-game economy, in particular around the selling of goods. Adding systems which change prices based on supply and demand, making the in-game economy more engaging. For th…
- 27 March 2025 - Bug Fix Patch - 27 March 2025
Ranch Simulator General Game Fixes: Addressed an issue where some animal navigation and behaviours were not triggering correctly on load Fixed a crash issue when constructing very large buildings and large quantity of blueprints have been placed Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack Fixes: Further fixes to the muscle car quest
- 28 Feb 2025 Patch - 28 February 2025
Hi all, We have just released a new patch for Ranch Simulator. Take a read of the patch notes below, and keep the feedback coming! Thanks for your support. General Game Fixes Eggs placed on foundations will no longer cause hatched chicks to spawn within the foundation Double beds can now sleep 2 people once again Lawnmower prompt said flip instead of load when loading onto the car trailer Dogs assigned to different dog houses will no longer be assigned to the same house on load Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack Fixes Fixed an issue with the muscle car rear door disappearing or not appearing (Fixed, however the quest marker unfortunately may not show up if the quest was logged prior to this update) New vehicle customisation now saves correctly Fixed teleporting issue when jumping on the bridge in multiplayer Fixed issue where if the new truck goes out of rendering distance and then b…
- Hotfix Now Live | 20 February 2025 - 20 February 2025
Thank you all for your invaluable feedback on the Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack over the last few days and reporting issues. We've just launched a patch that addresses issues with session ids not appearing and in-game invites not working correctly. We have also fixed mowing grass, invisible fences, passengers in some of the new cars, and horse auction issues. Fixed issues relating to the creation of multiplayer sessions Fixed a crash issue when using the in-game invitation system Mowing grass should now work for all players (hosts and clients) and on all ranches Accessing horse auctions now works correctly for all signs across the new Southwest Expansion map New vehicles will no longer show passengers as sitting under the vehicle Fences should now be visible for all players in multiplayer sessions (new Southwest Expansion map) Debris previously placed under the map is now visibl…
- OUT NOW: Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack + Bug Fix Update - 17 February 2025
Hey ranchers, We're delighted to announce that Ranch Simulator: Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack - featuring a brand new map, multiple ranch plots to choose from, new vehicles, new predators and more - is now available! The expansion is priced at $14.99/£14.99/€14.99, and we're currently offering a limited time 33% launch discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255980 We've also launched a new patch for the base game, which fixes some key issues such as the box truck flying off, eggs not hatching, doghouse assignments not saving, controller inputs mapped to multiple functions, and lightning flashes not being disabled correctly when turned off in the settings. Full Patch Notes Box truck no longer spins out of control when placing items above tires in the rear Adjusted controller settings to avoid multiple inputs on the same button presses Fixed an issue preventing eggs from ha…
- Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack + Bug Fix Update - Out 17 Feb - 5 February 2025
Hello ranchers, We're excited to announce Ranch Simulator: Southwest Ranch & Farm Expansion Pack, featuring a brand new map, multiple ranch plots to choose from, new vehicles, new predators and more! We'll be launching on 17 February at $14.99/£14.99/€14.99, with a limited time 33% launch discount. Take a look at the trailer below! https://youtu.be/VaYxwyv_I-o?feature=shared https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255980 Run multiple ranches across this stunning, expansive new map. Explore the plains and choose your ideal ranch location. Purchase new vehicles and complete exciting new quests. Combine your skills as a rancher and farmer, alone or with your friends to build a successful business in this challenging environment. Base Game Patch While we're excited to offer you new content, we're also keen to continue improving the gameplay experience for the base game. On 17 February we'll als…
- Community Spotlight: Screenshots - 18 December 2024
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…
- Ranch Sim - Status Report - 6 November 2024
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…
