There are a ton of farming simulator titles already kicking around the gaming scene, with the titular Farming Simulator 22 leading the way in immersion and realism. But there are others, Stardew Valley being a stand out option and the recent Moonglow Bay covering a slightly different angle. Very soon though the genre will be built out again, with the release of Bit Orchard: Animal Valley on Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
If you wish to combine your love of video games with all things farming, then you don’t need us to tell you to pick up a copy of 2021’s Farming Simulator 22. However, what you may not know is that as of today you can jump back into the game for some harvesting, Italian style!
Whilst we wait for the Antonio Carraro Pack to launch in Farming Simulator 22 on March 22nd, a brand new, totally free, content update rolls out for the game on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, bringing with it new brands, machines, clothing and real-world merch.Â
Farming Simulator as a franchise just gets better with every new release and that’s the case with Farming Simulator 22. The purists and experts might argue that this hasn't gone far enough, adding in just a few new features, but with cross-play multiplayer, the brilliant seasonal farming, and supply chains coming to console, there is certainly enough to keep those winter evenings flying by.Â
Many may see it as a pretty niche genre, but we've fast become aware that farming games are capable of harnessing a huge audience. And it seems that with Farming Simulator 22 the team at GIANTS Software have hit the mark more than ever before.Â
With the release of Farming Simulator 22 on the horizon, we decided to harvest the details about what’s new in this latest instalment. That’s right, TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 104 features an exclusive interview with Kermit Ball, the Community Coordinator for Farming Simulator. It’s full of great insight and well worth a listen!
There is rarely a week goes by anymore that a new farming simulator in some guise is releasing onto consoles. Whether it’s the hyper-realistic Farming Simulator games, or the slice-of-life approach that comes with the Harvest Moon games, developers must finally be seeing something in this corner of the gaming world. The latest farming title, Harvest Life is releasing today on Xbox and PlayStation.
GIANTS Software are going big with Farming Simulator 22, taking what they have learnt from previous games to deliver the most exciting farming experience yet. There's going to be a ton for players to get involved in too, with the latest confirmed additions being that of tending to your greenhouses and keeping on top of your beekeeping.
Not a fan of trundling around in your tractor all on your lonesome? You'll be sorted by Farming Simulator 22 as not only is multiplayer firmly attached, but that will come with zero barriers as GIANTS Software confirm that cross-platform multiplayer farming will be a thing.