Howdy Pardners! We fixin' to serve you sumthin' real good. We've been really putting our backs to it and are finally ready to launch the first Cattle Country content update. This update will take exploring the Mine to whole new depths while also improving the life on the ranch.

Thanks to the Cattle Country community for your continuous feedback and suggestions. Y'all are square shooters in our books.

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Full list of new content, fixes and quality of life improvements in the latest game update can be found below.

MINING RELATED

• NEW CONTENT Repeatable Town Project Fire In The Hole. Causes a reset of mine. Unlocks after Jebs third heart cutscene.

• NEW CONTENT Drill added for faster digging. Unlocks at Mining Level 10. Player will receive a letter about it.

• NEW CONTENT Scavenger Anvil added. Breaks down items to reclaim some components. Unlocks at Mining Level 6.

• NEW CONTENT Players have a % chance to encounter Clickable Mine Objects in the mine with loot ranging from mine torches, ladders, platforms, elevators, dynamite to Ores, processed goods, crops, seeds, coins etc.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Mining helmet auto-equips in the mines and swaps back when leaving.

MISCELLANEOUS

• NEW CONTENT Hay Dropper added. Auto-feeds hay for livestock. Unlocks at Farming Level 8.

• NEW CONTENT Scratch Post added. Place in a barn or coop to keep animals happy (simulates player petting the animals). Unlocks at Farming Level 9.

• NEW CONTENT Aquariums added to put your fish in. Small unlocked on Fishing Level 2. Medium unlocked on Fishing Level 5. Large unlocked on Fishing Level 8.

• NEW CONTENT Play a tune to summon your horse. Unlocks once a player has built a stable and obtained your own horse.

• NEW CONTENT Added walleye fish to lakes in spring/fall. It was previously uncatchable.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Added letters that inform the player of items they have already unlocked, from this update.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Town Hall shows previews of needed donation items.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Emily now sells seeds out of season. Player must unlock the greenhouse first.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Maggie sends you a letter if items block house upgrades.

GENERAL FIXES AND QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS

• CRASH FIX During Pattie 1 if player finished dialogue while throwing plate on the table the game would require a restart.

• CRASH FIX The game would crash if you used the mine whistle while climbing a ladder.

• CRASH FIX - Checking the map while Wild Will was inside a building would crash the game, e.g. Pattie 3.

• BUG FIX / NEW CONTENT Put egg or turkey egg into crock pot to make mayonnaise.

• BUG FIX / NEW CONTENT Add corn to the mill to make cornmeal.

• BUG FIX / NEW CONTENT Add beets to the mill to make sugar.

• BUG FIX Could not complete the boxcar race after year 1.

• BUG FIX Yams took 8 days instead of 11 days like they said they should, switched to 11 days.

• BUG FIX Jim 3 cutscene in saloon had duplicate animations / objects.

• BUG FIX Post office should have been open on Saturdays.

• BUG FIX Mayor Archibald now says the correct name of your animal at the end of the livestock fair, if you win.

• BUG FIX - Sometimes the Secret Santa would mess up the people and not work.

• BUG FIX If you gave your Secret Santa a gift before the winter feast, you could not give them a gift during the festival.

• BUG FIX Player horse colour changing during cutscenes.

• BUG FIX Ho ho ho, if you quit Winter Feast early, Jim would stay in his Santa costume.

• BUG FIX - Winter graphic overlays didn't delete when you removed a piece of equipment in the winter.

• BUG FIX Crafting buff did nothing, now gives you a 10% chance of making 2 items for the cost of 1.

• BUG FIX - Fixed the Winter Feast donation box on controller.

• BUG FIX Fixed still wearing clothing while riding the horse naked.

• BUG FIX Added potassium nitrate to the mines. It was previously very difficult to get.

• BUG FIX Fixed the general store sale items discount transferring to the buy tab.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT You get a letter the day of the Winter Feast informing you of who your Secret Santa is.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Expanded the capacity of the level 3 and 4 water cans.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Empty water barrels sold at general store during the spring.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Mill take 1 in-game hour to make flour/sugar/cornmeal.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Added default recipe for grilled animal meat.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Shipping box and chest graphics show open frame when hovering over them with your mouse

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT Bank pays out your earned interest into your account on the 1st of every month.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT All seeds available at the general store restock on Mondays after player has built a greenhouse.

[ 2025-07-28 05:04:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy folks!

Were rustlin up a significant content update for Cattle Country and wed love your help deciding what to tackle first!

You can find a big ol list of features and fixes wed like to include here. But since our cows can only be in so many pastures at once, wed love it if you could pick your top 3 priorities.

Well tally the results and use your feedback to shape what we focus on first. Join the discussion

[ 2025-06-20 10:07:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy pardners!

In case yall missed it, another patch of fixes and quality of life updates went live over the weekend.

Full list of updates and fixes

• Updated achievement requirements - Changed the way the Gold Achievement (6) checks to make sure players can achieve it: livestock made easier to win. Previously you required a 5-star "happy" farm animal, otherwise 1/3 chance. This has now been changed to 4-star plus equals guaranteed win

• Updated moving kit - You can now use the moving kit on your house when not under construction

• Updated hunting - Health of wild animals and damage of players bullets and arrows have been adjusted to make hunting easier

• Fixed pickaxing - You could pickaxe the fencing of a moving building plot to get back a free version of the building you are moving

• Fixed quest - Fixed the Fields ' Glory quest

• Fixed tile selector - Gray tile selector could not be seen in the winter

• Fixed drawing selector - Gray drawing selector could not be seen in the winter

• Fixed soft lock issue - If you entered Tom's heart scene 9 while riding a horse, you would be soft locked in the train cart

• Fixed crash - Random chance of the game crashing during a stickup

• Fixed routines following marriage - Sometimes when you married someone they would stop doing their daily routines which was a big problem for store owners.

• Fixed rodeo bug - Sometimes players would get stuck in the air at the rodeo after riding the bull

• Fixed new game bug - If you were playing a save file and then exited to the main menu and started a new file, two things would happen:

  • Your spouse would not reset

  • Jeb's house state would not reset

• Fixed bug - The scarecrow range bug

• Fixed bug - Could not get rabbit poo

• Fixed newborn animals - Newborn chicks and calves would appear in your house on Day 1 of their lives

• Fixed quest requirements - Newborn calves did not count towards the Raise Four Cows quest

• Fixed town hall donations - Four crop items were missing visually from the town hall. They would not show up after donating.

• Townsfolk now have icons on the map screen to ease the tracking of NPCs

• Players are no longer able to give non-town NPC gifts

• Right click or press X on controller to change the name/colour of your horse

• Train boxes no longer turn invisible if you steal from them

• Added poo to hares

[ 2025-06-16 14:31:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy Pardeners!

A wee lil' patch update as we head into the weekend!

Shortlist of changes and fixes

• Fixed continuous flooring - Holding down Left Mouse Button or A on a controller resulted in flooring being put continuously on top of itself.

• Fixed shipping box - If you pressed B to close the shipping box, it added one of what you had been hovering over to the box.

• Sprinklers now fill up pet bowls.

• Tips have been added on the pause menu in the villagers tab for where to go when a heart scene is ready.

[ 2025-06-06 13:48:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Boy howdy, another one?! The work hasn't slowed down in the workshop and here's another set of them fixes and updates for ye. To our players on the other platforms, we appreciate the frustrations around PC patches going live while waiting on consoles to catch up but we want to reassure you that we are working as fast as we can to get all the platforms synced up and apologise that there are still issues on consoles. The reason consoles are dragging behind is the lengthier submissions processes compared to PC, varying from 2 days to 2 weeks, while Steam allows developers to publish patches whenever they are ready.

Full list of fixes and updates

• Fixed glitch - Slide stuck on the left side of the town map
• Fixed furnace - If you put less than 5 sand in a furnace, on the "requires 5" ticker message it showed a picture of clay
• Butcher resource glitch - If you took your animals to the butcher and then closed the game before picking them up, when you next visited the butcher to pick up your resources there wouldn't be any
• Fixed inventory discard - Sometimes you wouldn't be able to delete inventory items. Nothing would happen when you clicked the trash
• Fixed the 24 hour clock (for real) - The time would still show 24:00 at midnight instead of 0:00
• Fixed resource rewards from butchering - Butchering calves and chicks for ridiculous amount of resources is no longer possible
• Fixed animals restrictions in barns and coops - Players would be able to have more than 6 animals in their barn or coop if babies were born on the same day
• Fixed chick growth - Baby chicks no longer exclusively turn into white chickens
• Fixed calves growth - Baby calves no longer exclusively turn into white cows
• Fixed localisation issue - Resource names when butchering an animal weren't translating
• Fixed equipment pickups - If you had equipment on a carpet, there was a 50/50 chance you couldn't put anything in the equipment
• Fixed villager pause menu - If you gave someone a present and you only had 1, the gift icon would not show up on the villagers pause menu
• Hold down right mouse button, or X on the controller, to take/move more than 1 on menus
• Worms won't spawn on tiled soil, making them untillable
• Removed Jane's "Kill 10 bandits" quest if the player has enemies turned off
• Stopped mushrooms from growing on trees with sappers

[ 2025-06-04 14:32:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy, Cowpokes! A whole week of cozy life in the Wild West is already behind us. Hope yer tending them crops and feeding them chickens. Maybe there's even already some romance up in the air? We've been keeping our sleeves rolled up and hands dirty too and have another patch update to share with yous right now!

FULL LIST OF FIXES AND UPDATES:

• Improved player walk and horse speed - Both the player character and their horse now traverse the wilderness a little bit quicker.
• Fixed game crash when hoeing out of bounds - The game would crash if the player used the upgraded hoe to hoe outside of the bounds of the map
• Fixed rodeo crash - Rodeo suffered from the same crash as the Hoedown event where the game crashed if you spoke to someone after the event.
• Fixed inventory crash - The game would crash if players held shift while pressing to reorganize their chest or inventory.
• Fixed menu closure issues - Menu would randomly stop closing using P or ESD.
• Fixed building duplication bug - Buildings no longer duplicate randomly when attempting to move them around.
• Fixed relationship advancement - It previously took 2 heart levels worth of gifts to get to level 2 heart after auto-gaining level 1 from introductions. This is no longer the case.
• Fixed R key and key reconfiguration - The R key is no longer used for both rotating chairs/sofas and changing rows in your inventory at the bottom of the HUD. Use keys Q and E to change rows in your inventory.
• Fixed Maggie quest dialogue and controller issue - Maggie 3 hearts scene used to say craft 10 items in dialogue and description instead of 50. The scene also didn't work on controllers.
• Fixed item duplication - If you had an item on the mouse when you close any menu, the item amount would be doubled and put back in your inventory
• Fixed wine rack - When removing items from wine rack, using mouse, you could get anywhere from 1-14 bottles back
• Fixed gin icon - Gin showed the wrong icon on the distiller pop-up
• Fixed inventory chest stacking issue - Sometimes items in your inventory chest would become unstackable, two of the same item with the same quality could not be combined
• Fixed unlimited bull riding gifts - The player could get unlimited bull riding gifts.
• Fixed bull achievement requirements - Ride the bull achievement was set to 60 seconds to obtain but the description says 30 seconds. The requirement has been changed to 30 seconds.
• Fixed achievement bug - The mayor's gifts for donating were not working properly, causing players to be unable to complete the achievement.
• Fixed tool upgrading - If you upgraded a tool, pickaxe for example, and had a lower quality pickaxe in your inventory, it would combine tools and override to the lower one
• Fixed chocolate bar cooking cost - Chocolate bars had no cooking costs and could be made for free and sold for 220g.
• Fixed glass making - Players couldn't make glass in the furnace (5 sand + 1 coal).
• Fixed tree seeds - Tree seeds no longer result in the wrong tree type, for example apple tree seeds turning into lemon trees.
• Fixed 24hr clock - Midnight is now shown as 0:00 instead of 24:00.
• Added range overlay to scarecrows and sprinklers.
• Gain a speed buff once a day from using the outhouse.
• Number of birds per map have been reduced.
• Store open hours added - Click on the store doors to see their opening hours (when closed).
• Building tooltips added to the pause map
• Sight line added for guns when using a controller

[ 2025-06-03 14:57:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy pardners! Hope you are enjoying your cozy Wild West life so far! We been busy gathering your feedback, replicating bugs and figuring out them fixes for ya. And lo' and behold, we have the first post-launch patch live RIGHT NOW, addressing some issues flagged by the community.

Full list of fixes in this patch:

• Fixed localisation bug - The game no longer stops player from progressing after reaching farming level 3 when playing with the Japanese language.
• Fixed cutscene - Patients from scene 3 with Andrew no longer get trapped in the Dr's office after the scene is completed.
• Fixed backspace on SteamDeck - Backspace now works on SteamDeck.
• Fixed SFX - There is no longer a chance that the elevator SFX never stops playings.
• Fixed unbreakable stumps - The game no longer shows the interaction hand icon that caused some tree stumps to be unbreakable.
• Fixed moving building kit issues - Controller issues have now been fixed and buildings should no longer phantom duplicate randomly when moving them.
• Fixed second rodeo ride - Game no longer softlocks after 50 seconds.
• Fixed tree and mushroom growth - Trees and mushrooms now regrow normally after enough time passes.

If an issue you have reported is not on the list above, rest assured that we continue to log bugs posted on the Steam Community and on Discord and are working on fixing them as soon as we can! This same patch update will be coming to Xbox this week and PS5 and Nintendo Switch in the next week or so.

[ 2025-05-29 12:50:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy folks! It's time to lay down roots as Cattle Country launches on PC, PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch! [previewyoutube=qttnZq5qOb4;full][/previewyoutube] This cozy cowboy farming game invites you to tackle a new frontier, tend to your crops and cattle, build up your own plot of land, explore the wilds of the forests and mines, create bonds with the townsfolk and help them make Hill Valley a beautiful, friendly place to live! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/Cattle_Country/

[ 2025-05-27 12:58:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy folks! Only five more days to go until Cattle Country welcomes y'all budding pioneers and boy howdy we can't wait for you to discover life on the cozy frontier. But while you pack that wagon with all them good things you will be needing to settle out here in the Wild West, we're excited to announce that Cattle Country is fully Steam Deck Verified.
See you next week, pardners!

[ 2025-05-22 13:00:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy folks! The time is almost upon us, your carriage awaits to ride out into the new frontier on May 27th! Cattle Country offers you an untapped, cozy cowboy land to nurture and develop at your own pace, and it's coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Switch consoles! [previewyoutube=T_yWgRPXWPI;full][/previewyoutube] What's more, the demo is back up and running for folks to get a slice of country life, and that goes for console players too (PS5 demo coming soon)! So step into Hill Valley, meet the townsfolk and take a mosey through the wilds! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/Cattle_Country/

[ 2025-04-30 13:00:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy folks! Life in Cattle Country ain't just tending to a ranch and building out your homestead, there's plenty of other activities to keep you busy and while away the days! Be it seasonally themed events, hanging out with the locals or testing your prowess with various tools of the trade...

Everyday fun in Hill Valley

Whether you just need a distraction from a hard day's graft, or you're feeling extra helpful, there's something to try your hand at! Post Sorting with Jim - Help the towns trusty postman keep letters in order! Quick hands make for speedy deliveries!
Sharpshooter Showdown - Think youve got the steadiest aim in town? Step up for a shootin contest and prove it!
Card-le Country - Sit down for a game of Go Fish with the locals, got any 2s?

Seasonal Events: Limited-Time Shenanigans!

The Hill Valley locals like to celebrate the seasonal shifts with all sorts of events, here's a few of 'em: O, Rodeo, Rodeo - Do you have the guts to take on a bull in the ring? Show off your skills and hold on tight!
Fishing Contest - Grab your best rod and cast your line!
Pumpkin Carving Challenge - Get into the spooky spirit by designing your very own pumpkin masterpiece!
And that's just a taste of the non-farming fun you can have all around this new frontier! You'll have to check out the full game to see what else you can get up to in Cattle Country! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/Cattle_Country/

[ 2025-04-16 15:00:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy folks! I'm very chuffed to share that Cattle Country will be ridin' out onto Xbox Series X | S consoles, AND we'll also have a demo coming to console (PS5, Xbox and Switch!) on April 30th! [previewyoutube=ItyMmK1qJZM;full][/previewyoutube] You can add the game to your various console wishlists here... PC: https://bit.ly/4icPIJn PS5: https://bit.ly/4c1QFkV Xbox: https://bit.ly/4l0bHo7

[ 2025-03-27 14:00:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy, folks! Life in Cattle Country is all about living off the of the land. Whether you're tending to your farm, exploring the wilds or just kickin' back and watching nature around you, there's something for everyone! Today we're taking a closer look at two frontier activities that'll help you thrive in Hill Valley; Hunting and fishing!

Combat? Optional!

First things first, player choice is important, so you've got options to choose just how cozy you want Cattle Country to feel! While the game does feature guns, their use is entirely up to you! Weve given players the option to toggle enemies in both the overworld and the mines. This means that if youre not looking for trouble, you can farm and explore without worrying about the risk of getting caught up in any hostile situations. But if you are in the mood for some action, just flip the switch and keep an eye out for bandits on your afternoon strolls. Itll keep things interesting!

Huntin'

Now, lets talk hunting. In Cattle Country, you dont have to take up arms if you dont want to. But if you decide to "live off the fat of the land" and hunt, dont expect anything too brutal. Weve designed hunting to fall under what we like to call "cozy combat" so no blood, no gore. Every critter or enemy you take down simply disappears in a little puff of smoke!
When it comes to weapons, if youre after small, quick critters, good luck using a gun! A bow and steady aim are your best friend here. Quiet, methodical movements are key, and thats what makes hunting in Cattle Country such a rewarding experience!

Shootin' Contests

Now, what would a true cowboy experience be without a little friendly competition? Weve got several shooting mini-games where you can test your aim and prove youve got what it takes to be the fastest finger in town. And don't worry, these contests are 100% non-lethal! The townsfolk are safe for now!

Fishin'

For those of you who like to take it easy, there are fishing spots scattered all over the map. Catching fish ain't a quick endeavour, but thats part of the beauty of it. Youll need time, patience, and a good sense of tranquillity to reel in those big ones. Plus, it's the perfect way to soak in the atmosphere of Hill Valley, whether you're enjoying the sunset or just taking a load off.
Weve had a few folks reach out with questions about how these activities fit into the game, and we hope this clears things up! Whether youre hunting, fishing, or just exploring, we can't wait for you to experience everything Cattle Country has to offer. See you out there, Partner! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/Cattle_Country/

[ 2025-03-18 17:00:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

Tom is the first to step up when the towns in trouble, whether its chasing down bandits or lending a hand to a neighbour in need! He's keen to make this a settlement of calm and comfort for the townsfolk.
Grace is Sheriff Tom's daughter, trying to find her place in the world after the loss of her mother The pastures and forests of Cattle Country offer a beautiful setting to grow up in!

[ 2025-03-14 16:26:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy folks! With a new demo rolled out for Steam Next Fest, which you can play right now by the way! Let's take a look at two more of the Hill Valley townsfolk you can befriend in Cattle Country!

Jane: Running from her past and looking for her future

Jane has a knack for trouble, but its not for lack of trying to set things right. With a past full of bad decisions and run-ins with the sheriff, shes now determined to start fresh. For now, shes really trying to keep her head down, but Janes struggle to escape her old life is always present. The question is, can she truly leave it behind, or will the past come knocking?

Henry: The heart of a musician

Henry is known for his strong hands and steady work as a lumberjack, but theres another side to him that few get to see. Between long days of chopping, he sometimes picks up his banjo and plays, however his shyness means he avoids playing where others might hear Play the Cattle Country demo as part of Steam Next Fest NOW and meet these fine folk for yourself! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/Cattle_Country/

[ 2025-02-28 15:00:18 CET ] [ Original post ]