Virtual farms are thriving as publisher and developer GIANTS Software reports the most successful launch in the history of the series with Farming Simulator 25. The agricultural simulation launched on November 12th for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Cultivating millions of virtual farmers
Compared to its already high-performing predecessor in 2021, Farming Simulator 25 saw a significant increase in its first week of release: With two million copies sold worldwide, it surpassed the previous record of 1.5 million copies of Farming Simulator 22 in the same period by more than 30%. One of the first indicators was there for all to see:
On launch day, Farming Simulator 25 outperformed other new releases on Steam's "Top Sellers" chart, with more than 125,000 virtual farmers playing simultaneously, tilling fields solo or cooperatively in multiplayer. That number jumped to 135,000 on the first weekend. Not included are players who were not playing at the same time during the day and on other platforms.
First harvest: Best Farming Simulator launch to date
“When our ambitious self-publishing journey started with Farming Simulator 22, we were already overjoyed by the resonance of our unique, engaged, and passionate community,” Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software, comments.
"Farming Simulator 25 marks our most successful launch yet and proves that our bond with the community has grown even stronger. Their enthusiasm and support is not only at the heart of our success, but a driving force behind our continued commitment to delivering an unparalleled and satisfying farming experience. The launch was just the start for FS25.” Including the other main games of the series, GIANTS Software also reports more than 40 million copies of Farming Simulator sold worldwide.
More content & improvements coming soon
Farming Simulator 25 will receive constant updates to extend and improve as GIANTS Software provides free content updates, patches, and other updates in addition to new packs and expansions for the family-friendly game. The already available Year 1 Season Pass includes three official packs as well as one major expansion, which become available to pass owners as soon as the content is released.
The developers also hands-on test user-creations by the community, with mods to be released on the official in-game ModHub regularly. More information and announcements regarding Farming Simulator 25 will follow soon.
Farming Simulator 25 is available now for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com
About Farming Simulator
Since 2008, over 40 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com
© 2024 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Zurich, 12th November 2024
Farming Simulator 25 Now Available – Launch-Trailer Invites Everyone to the Farm
“When we think of our farms, we think of lives well spent”, a seasoned farmer tells viewers in the Launch Trailer of Farming Simulator 25. Now available on PC and consoles, publisher and developer GIANTS Software invites returning and aspiring virtual agriculturists to ignite their passion for the wholesome and rewarding life in the countryside.
“This Farm is Your Farm”
“For experienced farmers, the game marks the next step in playfully living their passion”, says Christian Ammann, CEO of GIANTS Software. “For everyone else, it’s a relaxing, immersive, and community-oriented opportunity to grow a new hobby, cultivate exciting knowledge, and ultimately harvest the rewarding feeling of freedom and accomplishment.”
Easy First Steps on Fields
With more variety, opportunities, and challenges, Farming Simulator 25 allows players to experiment, learn and grow. Increased accessibility through improved user interfaces, information, and tutoring non-player characters make the family-friendly series even more welcoming for beginners. The new GPS-based steering assistant as well as reworked and improved AI-workers allow additional help and automation on busy fields.
Farming Means Business
Whether focusing on arable farming, animal husbandry, or forestry, the dream of farming can be achieved with a small farm and a few lovely farm shops to sell goods, or by growing it into an empire: With production chains, factories, construction projects, and even community monuments like temple grounds or a grain elevator museum, providing long-term goals and endless activities for the farmer's ambitions.
With three environments in North America, Europe, and East Asia, 25 field crops, plus many greenhouse crops and trees, and several types of animals, each farmer can choose their starting point – single-handedly or in co-op multiplayer. Machine enthusiasts enjoy over 400 authentic machines from over 150 international top brands like Case IH, CLAAS, Fendt, John Deere, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, and Valtra. Other new features include ground deformation, weather events, and general improvements of graphics and physics.
Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com
© 2024 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
400+ Agricultural Machines in Total
Packed with horsepower and authenticity, Farming Simulator 25 features more than 400 machines & items from over 150 top international brands. The roaring Garage Trailer highlights a high-powered selection like the John Deere S700 Series combine harvester with up to 625 hp, or the Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac with the power of 778 horses under the bright red hood.
With a focus on details, the close-ups in the trailer emphasize the realistic digitization of machines. Starting November 12th, agriculturists choose from their favorite brands like Case IH, CLAAS, Fendt, John Deere, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Valtra, and many more.
Hand Tools & Consumables
Branded items are not limited to the garage, but can also be found in new tool sheds: Hand tools, such as chainsaws of various brands, become standalone items that can be stored and shared with other players in co-op multiplayer. Farmers will also need to stock up on bale wrapping supplies, as they will run out. Stretch film or net wraps are also available from brands such as Rani Plast, John Deere, or Fendt, even in different colors.
New Products & Production Chains
In addition to operating tractors, combines, and various tools on the fields, virtual farmers can decide to make more of their harvested crops. New production chains and products become available, adding more variety to the logistics aspect of Farming Simulator 25.
A new cement factory opens its doors as large construction projects require cement. On a smaller scale, farmer’s markets require a variety of produce – a lot of which is grown in greenhouses, like spring onions, garlic, or chili. Only if vendors are supplied, a lot of the shops in Hutan Pantai will open to sell all the goods that players deliver.
Farming Simulator 25 will be released on November 12th for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are available now on selected channels. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
More Variety in North America, Europe & East Asia
Returning agriculturists and new farmers alike will soon enjoy Farming Simulator 25 with many new and improved features. On fields, in barns, and in garages, farmers enjoy an increased variety: Cultivating 25 crops (plus greenhouse crops and trees), including two types of rice, spinach, peas, and beans with over 400 authentic machines by 150 renowned international brands, there is much to do on fertile soil - whether in North America, Europe or East Asia.
New Constructions for Farm Houses - and Monuments!
New production chains allow the production various profitable goods like mozzarella or goat cheese. Farmers who are particularly involved in their town's community will find a wealth of new building opportunities. Farmhouses and barns are just a small-scale start.
A local builder of historic horse-drawn carriages and a playground builder need help with their crafts in the form of supplies of wood. On a larger scale, farmers can help the local community build monuments: Asian temple grounds, a historic grain elevator in need of renovation, and a colossal playground shape an entire landscape when completed with long-term commitment.
Weather Events & NPCs add Challenges & Assistance
While there are many new activities and challenges on the (now deformable!) ground, other challenges come from above: twisters and hail prompt farmers to prepare as they affect bales that are not put safely in storage as well as crops in the path of nature when it throws a curveball at the farmland.
A small ensemble of voiced NPCs offers assistance in their respective fields of expertise. Grandpa Walter and his trusty helper act as mentors, while neighbor David is just a newbie like many new players and offers a perspective of living in the city compared to the country. The animal farmer talks about her experiences with animals and the lumberjack about wood carving projects of not-so-practical objects. Adding some flair and personality, they provide tutorial help in addition to smalltalk dialogues and contract missions.
Farming Simulator 25 will be released on November 12th for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are available now on selected channels. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
Zurich, 26th September 2024
Farming Simulator 25 @ Tokyo Game Show: Asian Map Revealed
Increasingly popular in Asian markets, Farming Simulator 25 will be playable at Japan's renowned video game show. Publisher and developer GIANTS Software is proud to present a playable version of the upcoming game at the Tokyo Game Show at Makuhari Messe, Japan. In collaboration with Japanese multinational video game company SEGA, the makers are celebrating the occasion by unveiling the first Asian map in the series.
Welcoming virtual farmers to Hutan Pantai
In addition to North American and European maps, Hutan Pantai offers virtual farmers a completely new farming environment. With two types of rice, specialized equipment for planting and harvesting, and water buffalo roaming the corrals, the newly unveiled map is the ideal playground to showcase the new farming technology added to the game.
Traditional environmental influences meet modern technology in Hutan Pantai: Farmers explore a bustling harbor overlooking the sea; enjoy a mountainous backdrop with snow-capped peaks in the distance; drive on winding roads that lead from a city of tall buildings to a small village or to a remote temple where collectibles are treasured.
Asian farming, all over the world
While the TGS Trailer already leaves an atmospheric Impression, the new map is now playable for the first time. From September 26th to 29th, Farming Simulator 25 will be presented with gaming stations to give attendees a preview of the new game and Hutan Pantai.
"We are incredibly proud to see the Farming Simulator brand grow in the Asian market," said Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software. "Having SEGA on board as a reliable, forward-thinking partner and well-established institution in this important market, has us excited. Just as excited as our fans around the world who are waiting to immerse themselves in Asian agriculture with Farming Simulator 25."
Farming Simulator 25 will be released on November 12th for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. It features more than 400 authentic machines from real brands and 25 crops. Pre-orders are available now on selected channels. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
After rice and spinach, GIANTS Software announces two more crops for Farming Simulator 25: peas and green beans. Starting November 12, virtual farmers can look forward to growing a variety of 25 crops on their fields in total. Various tree species and vegetables in greenhouses add even more agricultural variety, and the number of crops corresponding to the game's title is a coincidence, the publisher and developer notes.
Cultivating peas & beans
Early in a farmer’s year, peas are planted in March - a month before green beans. They take four months to ripen, and farmers use specialized harvesting equipment to harvest the crop after applying the usual steps to improve yields. Huge machines like the OXBO EPD540E, a self-propelled pea harvester, guarantee a satisfying harvesting season between July and October. Or August and December for green beans.
Rice & spinach with special requirements
New details make rice and spinach even more appealing to farmers who do not shy away from crops that require special attention: Rice and long-grain rice count as two crops with individual needs for water management and equipment for planting and harvesting. Both are planted in paddies, fields deepened for water retention. Spinach is not for farmers who like to sleep in: The leafy crop can be harvested twice a season after being sown once - if farmers are quick. They also have to hurry after harvesting because it can't be stored and must be sold immediately before it withers.
More details are yet to come
On the way to release, GIANTS Software still has some features to show off. Announced through previews, the creators recently revealed minor features like a new third-person perspective on foot or grazing animals cutting grass on fields.
Farming Simulator 25 will be released on November 12th for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. It features more than 400 machines and 150 real-world brands. Pre-orders are available now on selected channels. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
Animals get cuter, more varied and the weather more challenging: Showing off the upcoming agricultural sim at gamescom, publisher and developer GIANTS Software reveals new features for Farming Simulator 25. Attendees visiting the games fair in Cologne can play-test the game from August 21st to 25th in hall 6. GIANTS Software is also present in the business area (hall 4.2).
Weather Shift: Twisters with a Chance of Hail
When virtual farmers see darkening clouds in the sky, it could be a sign of some serious weather on the way. Expecting a light twister or hail to touch down in a few areas, they need to take precautions and secure any unroofed bales. While the skies will clear and the new weather events will pass, they always carry the chance of destroying a portion of fields and forests. Players can deactivate the destruction of crops if they like their yield untouched by the weather.
Cuteness Upgrade for Animal Husbandry
With water buffaloes and goats, new animal types fill the pens, producing new types of milk that can be processed and used in production chains to acquire and distribute fine cheeses. Increasing the cuteness factor and fluffiness of the fur, animals produce offspring. Wobbling on their tiny legs at first, animal farmers watch them grow into productive livestock.
Farming Simulator 25 will be released on PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 12th. It features 25 crops, including new additions like rice and spinach, 400+ authentic vehicles and tools as well as 150 real-world brands. Pre-orders are available now on selected channels. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
Fresh from revealing GIANTS Software as publisher for the new sim racing game Project Motor Racing comes the announcement that Straight4 Studios and GIANTS have now entered a long-term technical partnership. This partnership will see the game engine used on the hit Farming Simulator franchise driving Project Motor Racing straight into its scheduled 2025 release.
A Partnership of Genre Trailblazers
GIANTS Software and Straight4 Studios have been collaborating on integrating the GIANTS engine into Project Motor Racing since 2023. Both studios are already deep into the development phase of tuning the engine for sim racing-specific duty.
The GIANTS Engine was developed from the ground up and saw the light of day in 2008 in the first Farming Simulator. Since then, it has been continuously developed and used in all common platforms, so that today it easily meets the latest technical requirements for PC and console gaming.
Boris Stefan, CSO & Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software said, “When we committed to self-publishing Farming Simulator in 2021, we made no secret that we were on the lookout for external titles that slotted into our vision. In Straight4 Studios, we found the ideal candidate: a studio that, like us, want to create world-class simulation, and a new project from a high-profile studio to enrich our publishing portfolio.”
“Straight4 and GIANTS both share deep simulation roots and high production values,” said Kevin Boland, CDO at Straight4. “Competing in the specialized and technically challenging sim racing arena with Project Motor Racing is a testament to the versatility of the GIANTS Engine. We’re sure both Farming Simulator fans and sim racers will come out as winners from this partnership.”
Ian Bell, CEO at Straight4 Studios, noted: “Developing a new generation of sim racing games requires that we solve some hard questions. Foremost is how to align our state-of-the-art physics engine alongside the graphic fidelity that our fans demand from us. In the GIANTS Engine, we have found the solution: a game engine that allows us to build a beautiful simulator while ensuring framerates do not suffer as a result.”
Project Motor Racing, currently being developed for PC and consoles, will be released in 2025. Visit the newly launched ProjectMotorRacing.com, giants-software.com, Straight4.com, and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. Since 2008, the game series has been released on all popular platforms and over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold globally. The proprietary GIANTS Engine was built from the ground up with modifiability in mind, allowing users to create and share their creations. With offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), the USA (Chicago), and the Czech Republic (Brno), GIANTS Software is very committed to be in close contact with the manufacturer industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com
About Straight4 Studios
Straight4 Studios features many key talents that have shaped sim racing’s heritage for over two decades. With over 20 years’ worth of remote work experience and working from three continents, Straight4 Studios’ veteran staff have earned dozens of industry awards.
Merging the passion for motorsport and values derived from the sim racing community with the precision of a new, AI-driven physics engine and cutting-edge graphics, Straight4 Studios is hard at work developing the next generation of AAA-racing simulation. For further info on Straight4 Studios: https://www.straight4.com/ @S4SimRacing and Straight4 Studios
© 2024 Published by GIANTS Software GmbH. Developed by Straight4 Studios Ltd. GIANTS Software and its logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Farming Simulator Kids, the particularly child-friendly version of the acclaimed series, receives more content – further increasing the range of activities and the cuteness factor. Publisher and developer GIANTS Software released the Forestry Pack for free on Nintendo Switch™ and as in-app purchase on mobile devices.
Campfires and Marshmallows in the Woods
With the forest, a whole new environment becomes accessible to little farmers – inviting them to sit around a campfire to roast marshmallows while squirrels watch from high up in the trees.
They can spend time in their tree-house or camp outside using their tent. More than that, players can learn, in a simplified way, about forestry and the importance of wood as a renewable resource.
New Machines and Animals
They try their hands at forestry and woodworking with new machines and activities: planting and harvesting trees, or turning timber into guitars, wooden chests, and birdhouses.
To cut the trees, they can use the wheeled and tracked feller bunchers that come as part of the update. These machines in the iconic John Deere livery gives players a glance of what these big machines do.
Farming Simulator Kids is available for Nintendo Switch, iPhone, iPad, and Android™ devices via the Nintendo eShop, in the App Store and on Google Play, respectively. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
© 2024 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Apple, the Apple logo and the App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Visitors to the world's largest gaming trade show will be rewarded for walking up to a giant, unmistakable tractor in hall six at this year's gamescom: If they’re quick, they can score one of the popular straw hats that hover through the crowd every year. More importantly, they can play Farming Simulator 25 for the very first time as publisher and developer GIANTS Software brings merchandise and a preview build of the upcoming game.
Party at the Farming Stand
With a majestic CLAAS XERION 12.650 TT that looks exactly like what's under the hood (650 units of horsepower), the Farming Simulator stand offers entertainment for all gamers, young and old. A stage program led by an energetic host and renowned content creators invites fair attendants with virtual bale stacking competitions, including cool prizes, and more. In the focus: Farming Simulator 25, of course.
Playtime at the Gaming Stations
After fans received the first in-depth information about the game at FarmCon, the official community convention, GIANTS Software offers virtual farmers and interested gamers a playable preview version of Farming Simulator 25 at gamescom in Cologne, Germany. From August 21st to 25th, they can put their hands on some selected features before the game will be released on November 12th.
Big Things Behind the Scenes, Too
While GIANTS Software’s community representatives and other colleagues are ready to meet in hall 6, the publisher is also present in the business area of gamescom (hall 4.2 B-032). The recently announced Project Motor Racing is also on the business agenda, as the upcoming racing simulation by industry-veteran Ian Bell and his team at Straight4 will be published by the makers of the Farming Simulator series.
Farming Simulator 25 will be released on PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are available now on selected channels. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
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