The Ranch of Rivershine Roadmap!

[cozybeegames]

This roadmap outlines what is already implemented in The Ranch of Rivershine along with future development plans! Of course, the features listed below could change depending on the player feedback I receive during Early Access. Please let me know which features you're most excited to see in the game and I'll focus on implementing these first!

Demo - January 2023

Please note that the demo is limited to the first in-game season (the spring season) and you won't be able to continue playing once the season ends. The save file for the demo will not be compatible with further game versions such as Early Access. I expect the demo to take about 3-5 hours to complete but it can be played for a bit longer until the end of the spring season, for about 10-15 hours total depending on your playstyle.

World Map
Move to Rivershine Ranch to raise your horses, meet your fellow villagers in Rivershine Town and explore the trails in Lupine Meadow!

Horse Caring
Care for your horses by feeding them hay, grains & treats! Keep them clean by brushing them and mucking their stall. Move your horses between the stable and pasture based on their needs. Collect equipment and change up your horse’s tack.

Horse Training
Ride your horse around the trails or in the riding arena to improve their skills. Maximise their potential and train your horses in multiple disciplines such as speed, endurance, flexibility & jump. Increase your horse’s trust in you and form a bond with them.

Riding Arenas
Build different obstacle courses in your riding arenas, both indoors and outdoors! Add cross country courses in Lupine Meadow to practice for competitions.

Cross Country Competitions
Participate in beginner and intermediate cross country competitions to win prizes and help Rivershine Town become famous again!

Auction House
Sell and buy horses at the auction house to grow your herd or make a bit of extra money!

Villager Shops
Purchase goods from the villager’s shops or sell extra items you’ve gathered. Unlock upgrades such as improving the auction house or building new obstacle courses.

Farming
Build crop fields to grow your own feed for your horses, and sell your additional harvest in town!

Early Access - Spring 2023

Horse Breeding
Pick a pair from your mares and stallions and breed your own foals! Raise them on your ranch to continue their lineage and further improve your horse’s skills.

Seasons & Weather
Experience Rivershine in all four seasons and different weathers such as rain, snow and fog!

New Trails
Explore two new trail rides, Pine Forest & Crystal Lake, which will both contain their own cross country courses and unique attractions.

New Villagers
Meet new villagers! The carpenter and the veterinarian are joining Rivershine.

Ranch Upgrades
Improve your ranch by upgrading different buildings such as the pasture, the arena and the stable to house more horses.

Full Release - 2024

These features will be released throughout the Early Access period, until all planned content has been added and the game is fully released! I plan on releasing a new content update on average every 2-3 months during Early Access.

New Trails
Explore two new trail rides, Mountain Hike & Azure Coast, which will both contain their own cross country courses and unique attractions.

New Villagers
Meet the tailor, the stylist and the saddler who will help you in Rivershine!

Wild Horses
Keep an eye out and catch wild horses on the trails to trade at the auction house or to add them to your herd! Find wild horses with unique coat colors and patterns.

Foal Training
Train your foals with unique activities so that they gain additional trust and skills before they reach adulthood!

Horse Personality
Pick your horse’s based on their personality traits, which will impact their training, health, behavior and reproduction. Pass on good personality traits to the foals you breed.

Horse Behavior
Continued improvement on the horse's behavior and intelligence. Get ready to react to your horse getting spooked or surprised by their environment!

Horse Illnesses
Ensure your horse’s good health with the help of the veterinarian and practice good horse care to avoid ailments!

Horse Hairstyles
Learn how to cut and style your horses’ hair from the stylist! Keep an eye on your horses as their hair will grow over time.

Horse Tack
Meet the saddler who crafts his equipment in town! Purchase more varied equipment for your horses from the saddlery.

Character Outfits
Meet the tailor who will sell you new outfits! Further personalize your character with these new looks.

Full Storyline
Complete Rivershine’s story as you explore all of the areas surrounding Rivershine Town!

[Alysha/Fragile]

Do you think you will add co-op multiplayer in the future? =)

[cozybeegames]

Originally posted by Alysha/Fragile:

Do you think you will add co-op multiplayer in the future? =)

I don't think so, the game is planned to be fully singleplayer ^^

[Girl from Poland]

Everything looks great!
What excites me the most is the auction house, breeding, horse personalities and managing our herd.
I can't wait to see how this promising game develops!
Later on and in further development, will the game be an infinite sandbox and we will be able to play infinitely on one save?
Thanks!<3

[UmbraBorealis]

This sounds very exciting! I'll certainly give the demo a go when it's ready!

[cozybeegames]

Originally posted by Girl from Poland:

Everything looks great!
What excites me the most is the auction house, breeding, horse personalities and managing our herd.
I can't wait to see how this promising game develops!
Later on and in further development, will the game be an infinite sandbox and we will be able to play infinitely on one save?
Thanks!<3

Hi!! Yes only the demo is limited to the first season, but the full game will be playable infinitely, in the same style as other farming games (like harvest Moon). Cheers! ^^

[PunkGeist]

Oh, I have been looking forward to this game for months! I'm so excited to play, I love horse games like this and the aesthetic is so pleasing and lovely! Can't wait for the demo, keep up the good work!

[elisnowfall]

I've been following the development since the game was announced on Steam and I look forward to playing it. I think it is going to be one of the best horse games ever

[lunarwolf4]

I cannot wait for the Demo to come out, and everything else that will follow! Been in love with this game since I discovered it months ago! :D

[Pummeleinhorn94]

wow einfach der Hammer , ich hoffe es dauert nicht mehr so lang bis man es spielen kann

[varjak_]

Are there any plans to add a 1st person camera? Not many horse games do that, and I'd love to explore the world feeling like I'm actually on horseback ❤️

[cozybeegames]

Originally posted by varjak_:

Are there any plans to add a 1st person camera? Not many horse games do that, and I'd love to explore the world feeling like I'm actually on horseback ❤️

Yes I'd like to implement a first person camera, it can be challenging when riding a horse though as if the camera bounces around too much it makes it a bit nauseating. But I should be able to figure out a solution for that ^^

[Girl from Poland]

Hey, I have some questions:
1. Will we be able to save our game progress in Early Access?
2. Will there be one type of currency in the game that we can pay for horses, fodder, etc?
3. Will there be a typical western bridle without a noseband in the game?
4. Will we have to pay to breed our own horses?

I will share what excites me the most at each planned stage of game development because I can't wait <3
demo:
1.Just Demo<3

Early Access:
1. SPRING 2023<3
2. Breeding!
3. Seasons & Weather!

Full Release 2024:
1. Wild Horses!
2. Horse Personality & Behavior!
3. Foal Training!

Good luck and take care of yourself!

[cozybeegames]

Originally posted by Girl from Poland:

Hey, I have some questions:
1. Will we be able to save our game progress in Early Access?
2. Will there be one type of currency in the game that we can pay for horses, fodder, etc?
3. Will there be a typical western bridle without a noseband in the game?
4. Will we have to pay to breed our own horses?

I will share what excites me the most at each planned stage of game development because I can't wait <3
demo:
1.Just Demo<3

Early Access:
1. SPRING 2023<3
2. Breeding!
3. Seasons & Weather!

Full Release 2024:
1. Wild Horses!
2. Horse Personality & Behavior!
3. Foal Training!

Good luck and take care of yourself!

Hi! Thank you, I'm glad to hear you're excited about the game! :D

To answer your questions:

1. Yes, you will be able to save your progress during EA and you won't have to restart your save file for updates or for the full release. You can already save your progress in the demo but the demo version won't be compatible with EA!
2. Yes, you earn money from quests, competitions, selling horses and items. You can then spend that money on different things such as horses, tack, ranch upgrades, new areas, obstacles courses and items etc!
3. Yes, while this is not currently in the game, during EA I will make an update to add a lot more tack options!
4. Breeding horses is free in the game! I'm currently working on the breeding feature and will talk about it more in depth in my next devlog :)

I hope that answered everything! Cheers <3

[Harveysaur]

This game looks so exciting! I'm really looking forward to trying out the demo & seeing how it develops over time. Not enough good horse games out there, and this looks like a lot of love is going into making it :)

I have a few questions I'm curious about -
Will the character customization be limited to feminine builds?
And will there be controller compatibility?

[Pothead]

I think everyone has played the demo more than 1+hour just because its the first Horse Game in Years with such a great gaming experience! You guys combined the right things and developed an exciting and addicting game!