Weather: Farming Simulator 25
Weather is a mechanic included in various Farming Simulator series.
In Farming Simulator 25, weather effects have been updated, as it was revealed on FarmCon 24. The new ability to apply a wet effect on vehicles: the small water droplet effects appear on them. Also, the darkening of darken materials was added, for example, the tires not only get wet and reflect but also became darker because the water is absorbed into the material. However, this doesn't happen with the regular hood.
Another weather effect featured in Farming Simulator 25 is a dirt sticking on the wheels. The same effect was featured in previous Farming Simulator games, but it didn't affect the geometry. The additional dirt that can stick and behave slightly differently in the gameplay was added. The regular dirt didn't change over time or just kept building up. The vehicle only got dirtier. But this additional dirt will wear off while driving, as these large chunks fall off and remain on the road.
Changes are also accessed to the rain and other weather effects - they look much prettier in the game. Denser fog and local wind influences are introduced in the game. The capability for individual raindrops to collide with the ground and create splashes introduced in the game, which adds a nice effect. This also applies to the vehicles themselves to apply the wet look to all objects.
At Gamescom 2024, new feature of Farming Simulator 25 was revealed - weather shift, which was mentioned in the GIANTS Software's social media accounts. Weather Shift is about a twister with a chance of hail. When virtual farmers see darkening clouds in the sky, it could be a sign of some serious weather on the way. Expecting a light twister or hail to touch down in a few areas, they need to take precautions and secure any unroofed bales. While the skies will clear and the new weather events will pass, they always carry the chance of destroying a portion of fields and forests. Players can deactivate the destruction of crops if they like their yield untouched by the weather.
Twister
On a glory night, where the children of tomorrow dream away, farmers might notice the winds changing. We're expecting a light twister to touch down in a few areas. It shouldn't be anything too severe, but it’s always wise to take precautions and secure any unroofed bales, just in case.
Hail
Some hail is also predicted to hit. The good news is, after these brief disturbances, the skies will clear up, and we’ll see the sun shining brightly once again. This weather event will pass, and we’ll be back to calm and sunny conditions before you know it.
What to do while twister
Once the storm passes, local farmers are advised to inspect their fields for any destruction and assess the impact on their crops. While twister fans may observe the weather spectacle from a safe distance, farmers cannot afford to be careless as all weather events bear the potential to destroy a portion of crops.
In Riverbend Springs, we caught up with new-found farmer David, 36: “When all the other farmers were running around doing stuff to prepare, I did not think very much of it. I’m pretty new to all this, you know”.
Having learned his lesson, the former white-collar worker lost about half of his crops on a rather tiny plot and all of his bales left out in the open. "Even my shed got damaged", he added, looking rather sad while proclaiming that mother nature added insult to injury. Relative to way bigger field sizes, other farmers got off lightly in comparison.
Meanwhile, the local lumberjack and forester of Riverbend Springs was not available for comment while tending to dead trees that were affected by the storm. "Some of us carry out essential duties. I must insist you grant me solitude while I tend to my fallen companions", he said in a grumpy tone, before adding: "I observed your cameraman indulging in refreshments. I strongly suggest you refrain from littering in the forest as you depart."
Media
Farmer running back to Massey Ferguson MF 9S tractor due to rain
Farmer running back to Massey Ferguson MF 9S tractor due to rain
John Deere 9R Series tractor driving in the rainy weather
Rain on Riverbend Springs port
Twister runs on the wheat field
Twister on one of the Riverbend Springs streets
Twister on the road, there's a spinach field on it
Case IH Magnum AFS Connect Series tractor on the road (see twister on the background)
Wheat field after twister in the hail
One of the Riverbend Springs areas in the hail
The destroyed spinach field after twister
Sunrise
Riverbend Springs farm at sunrise
Destroyed forest
Sunrise as seen from wheat field
Sunrise as seen from sunflower field
