Grab your wellies and fire up your tractor, folks: Farming Simulator 25 is finally upon us, and it's one you don't want to miss. GIANTS Software's premier agricultural simulation experience is out right now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and, most importantly for us here at PC Gamer, on our own humble rigs.
There's an array of fantastic new additions that's sure to have both upcoming and veteran farmers psyched to take to the field in Farming Simulator 25. For the first time ever in Farming Simulator, players can cultivate their empire on a gorgeous East Asian landscape complete with sprawling rice paddies, along with a wealth of new specialised machinery to complement this new way of farming.
Don't worry, there's still your classic North American and Central European farms too, with over 20 new crops to grow across all three locations for maximum variety. Plus, renowned agricultural brands like CLAAS, Fendt, Massey Furguson, and Valtra have you covered for all your vehicular and tool needs. It's sure to be the perfect blend of simulation and a fun, in-depth gameplay experience that can be enjoyed solo or with pals.
All of this is bundled up with some fantastic tech upgrades that should really help you get fully immersed. There'll be improved distance fog, dynamic weather effects, ground deformation, enhanced shadows, and better graphics that'll further bring your croplands and pastures to life.
Now listen, modern graphics are great, but there's actually some neat retro vibes waiting for those who purchase the PC-exclusive Collector's Edition. It comes with an entire Sega Genesis-inspired version—that's the Mega Drive for European farmhands—complete with a 16-bit retro soundtrack courtesy of German composer Chris Hülsbeck, composer behind the Great Giana Sisters and Turrican series.
If that wasn't enough, there's a ton of other goodies as part of the Collector's Edition. There's a Farming Simulator keychain, a bundle of brand stickers, posters, a modding tutorial to take full advantage of the latest GIANTS Engine 10, and a shiny gold New Holland CR11. I've saved the best 'til last, because the coolest part about this whole edition may very well be the USB ignition lock. It plugs straight into your PC and comes with a set of keys that actually can be used to switch on your in-game tractor engines. If that's not peak immersion, I don't know what is.
Farming Simulator has solidified itself as one of the neatest simulation series out there, accruing over 30 million copies sold worldwide and having over 3.2 billion downloads across over 6,000 mods over on ModHub. Farming Simulator 25 is available digitally on Steam and on the official Farming Simulator website, while you can purchase the Collector's Edition over on Amazon.
