Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.
Net buffs minus nerfs over time. Up = the game is being buffed overall, down = nerfed.
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Hotfix addressing DLC-related join issues for Southwest map and hex number support for the paint mixing machine.
Fixed an issue preventing players from joining games hosted on the Southwest DLC map when the player did not own the DLC.
Hex numbers could not be used with the paint mixing machine; this has been fixed to allow hex-based inputs.
Hotfix addressing spinning trees, milk can filling in rain, vehicle modification saving in multiplayer, and Highland cow DLC purchase issue.
General fix to milk can filling behavior in rain.
General multiplayer save reliability improvement for vehicle mods.
Corrected issue where Highland cows could be bought without DLC ownership.
General stabilization fix for tree physics to prevent excessive spinning.
Highland cows cannot be purchased without owning the associated DLC.
Trees should no longer spin out of control in most cases; minor bounce possible if they land on objects.
Hotfix addressing spinning trees and Intel processor crash issues with partial improvements to spinning trees.
Trees spinning bug is partially mitigated; issue may still occur occasionally until a more permanent fix is deployed.
Spinning trees should occur far less frequently after the hotfix.
Unstable update 0.98 focuses on expanding the buildable ranch area, weather adjustments, and various quality-of-life fixes for vehicles and UI.
Fixed an issue where multiplayer clients could not interact properly with prefab house items.
Reduced the likelihood of the player being launched into the air when exiting a vehicle.
Restored the ability to scroll through items within coolers and baskets.
General adjustments made to the behavior and handling of vehicles and trailers.
Players can now manually empty trailers like the seeder, improving resource management.
UI refinements implemented to improve the experience for players using controllers.
The buildable area has been expanded to cover all farmable fields, allowing for more flexible ranch layouts.
A stability and bug-fix update focusing on save game versioning, vehicle improvements, and various world interaction fixes.
Fixed operational issues with the fertilizer trailer.
Fixed a spawning bug where wild animals would appear inside the terrain.
Corrected the audio mixing for the large pickup's engine sounds.
Fixed visual or functional issues with the rifle's reticule for better aiming.
Fixed a bug where game load affected the production speed of the Oil Rig.
Harvester headers can now be properly connected, enabling harvesting functionality.
Updated the visual maps located at bus stops for better accuracy.
Adjusted the positioning of bees on trees for better accessibility/realism.
Save games now track version numbers, providing warnings for incompatible or outdated saves.
A small maintenance patch removing seasonal items and fixing building restrictions for indoor plants.
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Improved stability and performance for low-end hardware.
Increased efficiency when transporting milk.
Improved vehicle stability and new utility for trailers.
Better accessibility for controllers and fixed inventory navigation.
Improved stability for VR users and fixed a menu navigation bug.
Fixed a frustrating bug with invisible dead crops, though existing invisible plants still require demolition.
Better persistence of vehicle mods in multiplayer; some edge cases improved.
DLC-only purchase enforced for Highland cows.
More freedom to build structures across all available fields.
Less frequent weather disruptions during gameplay.
Slightly better acceleration/power.
Restored ability to lead calves.
Corrected selling value for trailers.
Improved cargo bed utility and item placement.
Improved reliability for multiplayer item transport.
Smoother workflow after loading saves.
Prevents accidental loss of buckets during milk processing.
Fixed interaction bug with rooster carcasses.
Restored ability to collect wooden planks.
Players can join Southwest map games without owning the DLC.
Hex inputs for the paint mixer now work as intended.
Tree physics stabilized; rare edge cases may still occur.
Partial reduction of the spinning-tree bug; a more permanent fix is in progress.
Stability improved on newer Intel processors.
Better save game management and compatibility warnings.
Improved aiming reliability.
Consistent production speeds and cleaner UI.
Seasonal holiday decorations removed from build options.
Store menus are now cleaner with defunct listings removed.
Patch rolled back to maintain multiplayer stability.
Ramp angles returned to default.
Removed a common spot for getting stuck.
Seasonal content removed; existing pumpkins are retained.
Fixed physics and interaction bugs related to egg collection.
Most-touched abilities across all patches
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