For anyone looking to have an authentic farming experience minus the dirty hands, back aches, and having to wake up early in the morning,GIANTS Software’sFarming Simulator 19is now yesterday’s news. The 2018 simulator is still as fun, but now fans can look forward toFarming Simulator 22.
The farming series began in 2008 and has become one of the most popular simulator franchises. As of 2019, there’s even aFarming Simulatoresports league, and current projections estimate the series has sold over 25 million combined copies.Farming Simulator 22was announced via theFarming SimulatorYouTube channel this week, and is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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While the video is merely a teaser and doesn’t reveal much about the game, additional information posted on theFarming Simulatorblog dives deeper on what will be new. For starters, a seasonal cycle will be introduced in which players must contend with snow in the winter and scorching heat in the summer.Farming Simulator 22also promises new crops, maps, machines, and brands of vehicles and equipment. The game is also expected to look more realistic than past instalments.Farming Simulator 13brought the series to home consolewith a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 release, andFarming Simulator 22will be the first to bring the franchise into the next generation with a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S release.
The farming series recently faced controversy when there was blowback afterFarming Simulator 19was one of PlayStation’s Free PS Plusgames in May 2020, but fans of the franchise know it to deliver a unique and fun experience out in the virtual field. GIANTS Software plans to self-publishFarming Simulator 22, a first for the series, and shows no signs of slowing down as the popular franchise grows.
Farming Simulator 22will release Q4 2021 on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
