Heading to Version 1.0 and Leaving Early Access

We would like to share an important milestone with you. Ranch Farm and Store Simulator will officially leaving Early Access and launching version 1.0 on December 18, alongside the upcoming Steam Winter Sale.

When we first launched the game into Early Access in July 2025, we shared our plan to remain in Early Access for around 3 to 6 months. This month marks the sixth month since that launch, and thanks to your support, active feedback, and patience, we are moving forward to version 1.0.

Before the release, we would like to inform and clarify a few important points.

1. The 1.0 launch does not mean the end of development. Leaving Early Access simply marks a new phase for the game. We will continue listening to community feedback, addressing issues, and working on ideas that are still pending. Suggestions that are feasible and align with the game’s direction will continue to be considered and developed in future updates.

2. Because the 1.0 release coincides with the Steam Winter Sale, the game will be available with a 40% discount. This decision was made so the game can remain competitive during the sale period and reach new players.

We understand that it is common for Early Access games to receive a price adjustment after leaving Early Access as a form of fairness to early supporters. Unfortunately, we missed important timing requirements related to Steam price change rules, which prevents us from adjusting the base price close to the sale period. As a result, we are unable to apply a price increase before the Winter Sale without affecting discount eligibility.

Instead, as a form of appreciation to everyone who supported the game during Early Access through purchases, active feedback, reports, and ideas, we are doing the following:

1. We are adding special in-game credits that include the Steam usernames of players who supported the game during Early Access via discussion, in game reports and influencer who help us showing the game to the people. The credits button will appears in Title Menu screen and available after version 1.0.

2. Players who already have game progress before the Winter Sale begins will receive an in-game currency bonus as a token of appreciation. This bonus can be used to speed up progression or invest in new tools and assets in the game.

Here are the credits will shown for special in-game credits. It is not the final version yet and we are still finalizing it.

We would also like to hear your thoughts on this approach. Is there anything else you feel would be meaningful as a form of appreciation for Early Access supporters? Since a price difference between Early Access and post-Early Access is not something we can provide in the near term, your suggestions are very important to us. You can share your thoughts by commenting in this news comment section.

Listening to the community has always been part of our culture since the beginning of Early Access. For this reason, we truly want to hear your opinions. If there are ideas that can realistically be implemented before or around the Winter Sale, we will do our best to make them happen. ːsteamhappyː

Thank you for being part of this journey with us, and thank you for helping Ranch Farm and Store Simulator grow into what it is today. 🌱ːsteamhappyː

We look forward to celebrating version 1.0 together with you.

Ranch Farm and Store Simulator