GIANTS Software and John Deere are delighted to unveil an exciting addition to the family-friendly gaming universe with the launch of Farming Simulator Kids. Scheduled for release in Spring 2024 on Nintendo Switch™ and mobile devices, this eagerly anticipated game is set to captivate young players with its charming depiction of the colorful and enjoyable world of farming and nature.
Playful Agriculture and an Array of Mini Games
Farming Simulator Kids, with its adorable aesthetics, invites young players to experience the joys of farm life. Striving to create a child-friendly environment, the game emphasizes audiovisual presentation over text, guiding players through a series of entertaining and educational mini-games. Virtual neighbors, including lovable anthropomorphic animal characters, engage players in activities such as harvesting crops or preparing delicious sandwiches.
Education and Entertainment for the Little Ones
Children will explore vibrant farm locations, cultivating and harvesting crops, caring for farm animals such as cows, chickens, and geese in their stables. With a fleet of tractors and vehicles from agricultural machinery manufacturer John Deere at their disposal, kids can operate a variety of machines while creating memorable and educational farming stories. These stories are rewarded with achievements and can be shared using the video creator mode.
Experiencing the Value of Produce
Thomas Frey, Creative Director at GIANTS Software, expresses enthusiasm, stating, “We’re thrilled beyond measure to introduce young children to farming in a playful and sheltered way,” says Thomas Frey, Creative Director at GIANTS Software. “With John Deere as our ideal partner for Farming Simulator Kids, we’re creating an educational and unforgettable – even inspiring – farming game for young players, one that may even nurture their general interest in farming.”
Stefan Mügge, Manager Marketing Communication at John Deere, adds, “It is a pleasure for us to support such an appealing project, which introduces children to agriculture in a playful way and awakens their interest in food production”
In addition to mini-games like gardening and sandwich making, Farming Simulator Kids offers a range of activities. Little farmers can visit their farmers’ market, trade items at a swap shop, create food items from produce, or simply relax in their house while interacting with lovable characters.
Feature Highlights
- Child-friendly graphics, music, and sound effects
- Character creator with numerous styles and possibilities
- Multiple locations to explore: from farm to barn, market, and more
- 10+ crops to plant and harvest, 75+ food items, 100+ objects, and other items
- Vehicles and tools by John Deere
- Domestic and wild animals to befriend and care for
- Lovable characters and animals to meet
- Activities such as field tasks, driving vehicles, gardening, and making sandwiches
- Achievement system and video creator
Farming Simulator Kids will be available for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices in Spring 2024. Further information can be found on the official Farming Simulator website.
About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher established in 2004 in Switzerland, known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. With offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago), and Czech Republic (Brno), the team is committed to maintaining close contact with the agricultural industry and engaging with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com.
About Farming Simulator
Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and PCs. The Farming Simulator League (FSL), introduced in 2019, brings a competitive esports mode, with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com.
About John Deere
John Deere is a world leader in providing advanced products and services. The company’s innovative technology is key to serving the growing worldwide population. With more than 79,000 employees worldwide generating a turnover of 52 billion US-$, John Deere runs more than 70 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries, and its products are sold in 160 countries worldwide. The company has a strong presence in Europe, CIS, Africa, and the Near & Middle East, with nearly 19,000 employees making it the largest employer in Europe.
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