Summary
Cattle Country, an upcomingStardew Valley-like game with aRed Dead Redemptiontwist, will be released on May 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developer Playtonic Friends accompanied the announcement with a trailer showcasing some of the charming,Stardew Valley-style locations inCattle Country, offering players a glimpse of what to expect from this new “cozy cowboy adventure life sim.”
The indie farm sim hitStardew Valleyhas inspired a large number of gamesover the years—not only because of its quirky and engaging gameplay, but also for its unique, cozy style. The relaxing atmosphere created inStardew Valley, along with the many farming and social activities players can take on, combined with the creative freedom it offers, are some of the things other developers have tried to emulate—and that’s the case withCattle Country. But Playtonic Friends also took a page from theRed Dead Redemptionplaybook by adding a Western twist to the game. Now, those who’ve been following the game’s development journey can finally look forward to its release.
Cattle Countrywill be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch starting May 27. To help ease the wait, the developer has re-released the game’s demo, allowing players to get a first impression of Hill Valley.Cattle Countrydoesn’t attempt to hide its clearStardew ValleyandRDRinspirations, as the trailer announcing its release date features Arthur Morgan’s voice actor, Roger Clark, narrating what players can expect in the game. Some of the things Clark—doing his cowboy voice—teases include different seasons, festivals, races, relationships with townsfolk (including romance), and more.
Cattle Country Launches May 27 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch
ButCattle Countryisn’t just about living a quiet, peaceful life in town like inStardew Valley—the influence ofthe popularRed Dead Redemptionfranchiseshows up in the form of bandits. Players will need to keep an eye out for shady characters who threaten their peace and community, and they’ll have to defend themselves from attacks by robbers and killers.
Other features in thisupcoming western version ofStardew Valleyinclude building homes to survive the environment, helping neighbors with various tasks, exploring the town’s mines for treasure, hunting animals for food, and venturing through the game’s diverse landscapes.Cattle Countrypromises to deliver a highly appealing experience for life sim fans andStardew Valleyenthusiasts craving a fresh spin on the original formula.
