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BIGGEST FARMCON EVER: 3,500 FANS VISITED FOR FARMING SIMULATOR 25

3,500 digital agriculturalists turned up to show support and get hyped for the world champion's coronation.

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July 11, 2024

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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]

GIANTS Software :

  • GIANTS Software announces record-attendance

  • Farming Simulator 25 presentations hyped the fans

  • Farming Simulator League World Champion crowned

  • Aftermovie shows festive atmosphere of a successful event

 
Days after the long-awaited announcement of Farming Simulator 25, publisher and developer GIANTS Software met thousands of fans at the Fendt Forum in Marktoberdorf, Germany, where the famous manufacturer's tractors are produced. With a record attendance of more than 3,500 visitors, the event marks another milestone in the history of the family-friendly Farming Simulator series – as the biggest FarmCon yet.
 

In-Depth Look at Farming Simulator 25
For the first time, the fans got a comprehensive impression of the upcoming game when several high-ranking developers took the stage. After Stefan Geiger (CTO) laid the foundation with a detailed look at the new GIANTS Engine 10, Senior Level Designer Florian Busse captivated the audience with an emotional look at the new US map Riverbend Springs. The dynamic duo Manuel Leithner (Lead Gameplay Programmer) and Stefan Maurus (Gameplay Programmer & Lead Integrator) presented machines and gameplay.
 

Tractor Driving, Factory Tours, Free Fendt Pack & More
Visitors also had the chance to get behind the wheel of Fendt's iconic tractors like the Fendt 942 Vario to experience over 400 units of horsepower and take part in special factory tours. GIANTS Software also invited fans to ask questions in Q&A sessions, meet international content creators from around the world, and watch Team HELM win the Farming Simulator League crown for season five. In addition, the developers released the FarmCon 24 - Fendt Pack for Farming Simulator 22 for free for everyone to download.


Reflecting on the event, GIANTS Software CEO Christian Amman commented: "Our ever-growing community continues to amaze us with their unwavering enthusiasm. This year's FarmCon truly demonstrated how unique, engaged, and passionate our fans are. We want to thank all of our attendees for making this our biggest event yet, and we look forward to the future with Farming Simulator 25.”


Farming Simulator 25 will be released on PC, Mac, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are available now on selected channels. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
   
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About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage 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 since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com.
 
© 2024 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "Mac" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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