Farming Simulator 22 Confirmed for Release Later This Year

A new trailer teases the release of Farming Simulator 22 this year, and an official blog post details what is changed in the upcoming release.

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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's Farming Simulator 19 is now yesterday's news. The 2018 simulator is still as fun, but now fans can look forward to Farming Simulator 22.

The farming series began in 2008 and has become one of the most popular simulator franchises. As of 2019, there's even a Farming Simulator esports league, and current projections estimate the series has sold over 25 million combined copies. Farming Simulator 22 was announced via the Farming Simulator YouTube channel this week, and is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2021.

While the video is merely a teaser and doesn't reveal much about the game, additional information posted on the Farming Simulator blog 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 22 also 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 13 brought the series to home console with a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 release, and Farming Simulator 22 will 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 after Farming Simulator 19 was one of PlayStation's Free PS Plus games 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-publish Farming Simulator 22, a first for the series, and shows no signs of slowing down as the popular franchise grows.

Farming Simulator 22 will release Q4 2021 on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Via gamerant