The latest expansion for Farming Simulator 25 has arrived! Free Content Update #5, bundled with Patch 1.17, introduces two powerful new machines and a suite of technical enhancements to elevate your farming experience. Explore the details of the latest additions below.
Note: This update is currently being deployed across all platforms. Depending on your system and region, it may take a short while to appear. Please be aware that crossplay functionality may be temporarily disrupted until all platforms are synchronized.
Kramer KT 557
The first powerhouse joining the roster is the Kramer KT 557. This rugged telehandler is purpose-built for the most demanding agricultural and construction environments. Equipped with a high-performance Deutz engine and sophisticated handling technology, it provides the strength and stability required for heavy-duty lifting and maneuvering.
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Berthoud WIN’AIR
Next, we introduce the Berthoud WIN’AIR. This compact, trailed sprayer is a game-changer for viticulture and orchard management. Designed for maximum efficiency, it offers precise application in tight spaces, ensuring your vineyards and fruit trees receive the best possible care with minimal waste.
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Patch 1.17 Detailed Changelog
Technical Tip: As is common with significant updates, you might encounter some initial stuttering during your first gameplay session after patching. This occurs while the game recompiles shaders, especially if you utilize custom graphics settings or various mods.
New Content
- Integrated the Berthoud WinAir 1000 vineyard sprayer.
- Added the Kramer KT577 telehandler to the vehicle shop.
- Introduced a “Stars and Stripes” visual configuration for the Case IH Patriot 4450.
General Fixes & Optimizations
- Resolved a bug where certain bales became invisible upon entering a multiplayer session.
- Corrected the gear number indicators on various vehicle dashboards.
- Fixed an issue where mod data could partially overwrite default fill types.
- Rectified audio playback issues for implements utilizing parent folding states.
- Refined the algorithm for guidance steering course generation.
- Improved the operational logic for slurry distribution implements.
- Updated the official branding for ABI attachments.
- Addressed a visual glitch on Intel-based macOS systems where black artifacts appeared on distant water surfaces.
Modding Tools
- Included BKT LG306 tire options.
- Added functionality to set a default crop type for seeding machinery.
- Introduced an optional direction attribute for alarm triggers (allows sounds to trigger specifically during filling or discharging).
- Added a “speedScale” attribute for more dynamic particle effects.
- Fixed the XML file path for dual01 rims.
- Optimized work area detection for mowers without a pre-defined drop zone.
Precision Farming (v1.4.0.0)
- Fixed a display error regarding pH values and adjusted the rate of pH decline at higher levels.
- Resolved tramline inconsistencies when merging multiple fields.
- Optimized harvesting and mowing performance to reduce frame drops.
- Corrected the color customization settings for the Wienhoff slurry tank.
- Enhanced the responsiveness of various UI menus (purchasing/selling fields, resetting maps, and adjusting tramlines).
- Refined the tramline generation system to ignore overlapping or insignificant segments.
Technical Support
Our team is dedicated to refining Farming Simulator 25 through your feedback. If you encounter any bugs or technical obstacles, please report them through our official channels.
👉 Submit your findings via the Official Bug Tracker.
Please note that while we cannot provide individual responses to every report, each submission is vital. Multiple reports on a single issue help our quality assurance team prioritize the most impactful fixes for future patches.
👉 For more detailed insights, check out the Patch FAQ.