We caught another batch of bugs and patched them up! PS5 players, in particular, rejoice!

Bugfixes:

• Patched up an area in Powderfall Bluffs so players no longer fall through the ground
  
• The beach umbrella gadget is now only available from a treasure pod
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed gadgets to be placed in invalid locations
  
• Fixed flag gadget blueprints to display the correct required resources
  
• Updated Small Trellis to display correct fabrication cost
  
• Fixed an issue in which quitting mid-session on PS5 could cause save file issues
  
• The game now pauses when PS5 players use the PS button to return to the home screen. No FOMO necessary
  
• Linked cannon gadgets now display the correct names when targeted
  
• Fixed a bug where notifications would incorrectly populate during game intro transition screens

If you think you’re experiencing a brand new bug, please check our list of known issues[slimerancher2.zendesk.com] first. We’ve compiled an exhaustive list for players. If you don’t see your potential issue listed, make sure to submit a ticket[slimerancher2.zendesk.com] to the team so we can investigate. Please include as much detail as possible!

Stay cool and wiggly this summer, Ranchers!

Second time’s a charm. Patch 0.5.1 addresses some persistent bugs from the previous updates for PC and Xbox. PlayStation bugs are also stamped out.

Bugfixes:

• The teleporter line west of Powderfall Bluffs now displays correctly on the map
  
• Fixed an issue causing some players to fall through the ground in Starlight Strand
  
• Updated the Fabricator grid to correctly indicate new items
  
• Fixed an issue where some players were soft locked after getting knocked out
  
• Fixed an issue where a gadget in the first favorite slot clears when using a controller and the gadget bar was full. Your favorite gadget should remain #1 now
  
• Fixed an issue where slimes would sometimes disappear from their corrals
  
• Players can now obtain the Tall Amber Cypress in a new pod in Ember Valley

If you think you’re experiencing a bug, please check our list of known issues[slimerancher2.zendesk.com] first. Don’t see your potential issue on the list? Make sure to submit a ticket[slimerancher2.zendesk.com] to the team so we can investigate. The more details the better!

As always, thank you for your support and keep an eye out for more Slime Rancher 2.

Get in, Rancher. We’re going shopping at ProntoMart! Our second content update of the year slides in right in time for a summer of fun with a slew of new gadgets, gadget variants, and the much-anticipated return of Slime Toys.

• Spend Your Newbucks at ProntoMart: This update introduces a brand new shop system to spend all your hard-earned Newbucks. Head over to ProntoMart to shop for anything from blueprints to toys to cozy decorations. Building off the previous update, ProntoMart will help aid players in their adventuring and ranching journeys. And keep a close eye out for the shop’s purrfect friend.
  
• Go Go Gadget Variants: This update invites players to really make the ranching experience their own, adding your personal aesthetic and play-style with a hefty combination of functional and deco gadgets. Customize your experience on Rainbow Island with a new roster of 51 unique gadgets and 31 gadget variants. The customization possibilities are endless!
  
• Slime Toys Bouncing Back: We all know a well-fed slime is a happy slime. But slimes can also get agitated by the stresses of Rainbow Island. (Have you seen those hungry Tarr?) Soothe them with the return of Slime Toys! Players can buy these special toys through the ProntoMart kiosk. We’ve brought back some old favorites and introduced new ones ready to be loved!

Welcome to ProntoMart!
Players can find the ProntoMart kiosk located in the Conservatory. Within the shop, players can access Polestar Provisions and Coo-Coo Corner. Polestar Provisions sells the blueprints needed to craft gadgets. Coo-Coo Corner is a daily deals shop where players can purchase deco and functional gadgets, or toys to entertain slimes. Deals will change every in-game day, so make sure to check the shop frequently!

Remember, it’s possible for players to obtain items before getting a blueprint. Make sure you’re carefully exploring Rainbow Island and checking the Comms Station.

New Gadgets and Gadget Variants
More gadgets means more ways to unleash creative and mechanized chaos upon the wiggly inhabitants of Rainbow Island. Along with a whole catalog of brand new gadgets, this update also introduces gadget variants to the world of Slime Rancher 2.

Gadget variants are existing gadgets with a twist – a color, texture, or design variation of an already existing gadget. This will allow players to get creative and further customize their Conservatory. Keep in mind: not all gadgets have variants and variants can be acquired before the base version of a gadget. Try to collect them all!

Players can toggle through variants when a previously placed gadget is selected. Variants can also be viewed in the Fabricator and Slimepedia.

New Gadget List:

• Blue Linked Cannon
  
• Pink Linked Cannon
  
• Grey Linked Cannon
  
• See-Saw
  
• Music Pillar
  
• Music Tile
  
• Slimeball Goal
  
• Hive Resource Flag
  
• Mineral Resource Flag
  
• Spout Resource Flag
  
• Large Net
  
• Medium Net
  
• Small Net
  
• Blue Anemone
  
• Curly Seaweed
  
• Pink Anemone
  
• Pink Anemone Cluster
  
• Pride Flag
  
• Seagrass
  
• Seashell Collection
  
• Seashells
  
• Seaweed
  
• Yellow Reef Bush
  
• Blue Reef Bush
  
• Blue Swirl Tree
  
• Pink Flower Reef
  
• Pink Reef Bush
  
• Pink Reef Tree
  
• Pink Reef Tree Cluster
  
• Sandy Yellow Coral
  
• Short Pink Flower Reef
  
• Tall Pink Flower Reef
  
• Tall Pink Reef Tree
  
• Small Trellis
  
• Reef Chair
  
• Reef Table
  
• Sunflower Umbrella
  
• Sakura Umbrella
  
• Wide Emerald Trellis
  
• Clam Throne
  
• Large Sandcastle
  
• Small Sandcastle
  
• Slime Jail Standee
  
• Snowman Standee
  
• Sunflower Standee
  
• Tarr Standee
  
• Golden Batty Statue
  
• Golden Tabby Statue
  
• Ship in a Bottle
  
• Striped Beach Blanket
  
• Double Seat Bench

Gadget Variant List:

• Blue Striped Lamp
  
• Mint Striped Lamp
  
• Large Pink Lemonade Pinwheel
  
• Large Teal Pinwheel
  
• Small Pink Lemonade Pinwheel
  
• Small Teal Pinwheel
  
• Wavy Beach Blanket
  
• Pink Lemonade Beach Umbrella
  
• Teal Beach Umbrella
  
• Moonflower Umbrella
  
• Peach Sunflower Umbrella
  
• Blue Bountiful Teacup
  
• Mint Bountiful Teacup
  
• Blue Dainty Teacup
  
• Mint Dainty Teacup
  
• Pink Easy Breezy Fan
  
• Tarr Fan
  
• Blue Round Bumper
  
• Mint Round Bumper
  
• Grey Boombox
  
• Pink Boombox
  
• Blue See-Saw
  
• Mint See-Saw
  
• Blue Stunt Cannon
  
• Mint Stunt Cannon
  
• Blue Swing
  
• Mint Swing
  
• Blue Carousel
  
• Mint Carousel
  
• Blue Ferris Wheel
  
• Mint Ferris Wheel

Even Slimes Need Enrichment
Slime Toys soothe agitated slimes, so long as they’re within range. They can be purchased through the ProntoMart kiosk through the Coo-Coo Corner. We’ve brought back some Slime Rancher favorites as well as added some brand new Slime Toys to the roster. Remember that while some toys are particular favorites of specific slimes, the platform exclusive Slime Toys are beloved by all.

Slime Toy List:

• Beach Ball
  
• Yarn Ball
  
• Bomb Ball
  
• Rubber Ducky
  
• Bouncy Ball
  
• Plushie Puffer Fish
  
• Full Moon Ball
  
• Trashcan
  
• Glowbug

Platform Exclusive Slime Toy List:

• Glo Glo Foxifur (Steam)

Conservatory Expansion
Players can expand their Conservatory with The Digsite. This expansion adds four new plots for all your ranching and decorating needs, assuming you can tidy up the mess. As it’s a site of archeological curiosity, you’ll also find hidden caches of Deep Brine Nodes and Jellystone that we’re certain you will send to a museum instead of using it all for yourself …right?

Additional Changes

• Dervish Slime cyclones will blow grass around as they pass by
  
• Rumble feedback support added to game controllers
  
• UI

• Foreign language keybindings now show the correct keys
  
  • Affected foreign language keyboards:
    
  • Swiss German
    
  • Spanish
    
  • Spanish variation
    
  • Latin American
    
  • Canadian French
    
  • Canadian French Legacy
    
  • French
    
  • Swiss French
    
  • Belgian French
    
  • Portuguese
    
  • Portuguese (Brazil abnt)
    
  • Portuguese (Brazil abnt2)
• Toys category now viewable in Slimepedia
  
• A new treasure pod has been added to Rainbow Fields, and a water spout has been removed (a good trade tbh)
  
• The disabling tutorials option now turns off active tutorial, not just future tutorials
  
• Ancient teleporters now have their own distinct sound effect

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue in The Gully where placed gadgets would sometimes disappear
  
• Placeholder keys for French language keyboards are corrected and no longer display in the bindings menu
  
• Placement timers no longer appear on previously placed warp gadgets
  
• Slimepedia sounds updated to be consistent across all categories
  
• Gadgets placed on snow surfaces now renders consistently
  
• Optimized gadget placements VFX, no matter the size
  
• Turning on a second boombox will automatically turn off the first. Boomboxes can telepathically communicate now
  
• Gadget slots are now able to be rebound
  
• Viktor’s intro call now triggers as expected. Make sure to pick up!
  
• The “Mark All as Seen” function now works correctly in the Slimepedia
  
• The light coming from the Conservatory is more visible from Rainbow Fields on any quality level, during all times of day
  
• The game will no longer appear soft-locked if the pause menu is opened during the loading screen after player death
  
• Watered crops now grow in their expected cycle times
  
• Updated the map to correctly show the player in the Conservatory instead of Rainbow Fields
  
• Disconnecting a controller will now correctly display “Controller Disconnected” messaging
  
• Improved Dervish Largo Slime textures and models for the following combinations:

• Batty Largo
  
• Batty Dervish Largo
  
• Hunter Dervish Largo
  
• Angler Dervish Largo
  
• Pink Dervish Largo

Known Issues

• Gordos are missing part of their burst VFX causing a hall of mirrors effect
  
• Rumble vibration on PC using Dual Sense controller is 2-3x more intense than it should be
  
• Beach umbrella is available in both the shop and a treasure pod
  
• Damaged Tarr lose their perfect rainbow mouth
  
• Distant slimes in snow will appear pale blue (Known Issue or beautiful short poem?)

Halfway Through 2024
We’re nearing the halfway point of this year and bubbling with excitement on what’s still to come!

In case you missed it, Slime Rancher 2 is coming to PlayStation 5 so more people can join in on the wiggly fun. Players who have pre-ordered[gsght.com] the game will be able to play on June 7th, while general access opens up on June 11th. (Pre-orders are still open too!) Future content updates leading up to 1.0 are included and will be published in tandem with other platforms. We’ll share a PS5-specific version of the patch notes too.

Our next content update is on track to ship this fall – and the Grey Labyrinth finally opens to the most curious of Ranchers. As always, your support is invaluable to the team and lights a fire in us!

For information on what to expect during Slime Rancher 2’s Early Access development, check out our Official FAQ[www.slimerancher.com].

For Slime Rancher 2 support issues, please visit the official Slime Rancher 2 Help Center[slimerancher2.zendesk.com].

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Stay forever wiggly,
Monomi Park

We’re excited to share that Slime Rancher 2’s development is moving steadily along. Our next update, which we originally anticipated to hit this summer, will actually be ready for release at the end of Spring 2024. Our Gordo-sized update is also on track for a Fall 2024 drop.

In our spring update, we’ll be introducing a new in-game shop feature called ProntoMart. The shop will offer players a variety of items for all your adventuring and ranching needs. ProntoMart offers daily and limited-time items for your hard-earned Newbucks so make sure to check in every day. (Hint: might be a good idea to start saving up now.)

The update will also come with a new Conservatory Expansion. Players will have more room to ranch and decorate, assuming you can get The Digsite in tip-top shape for your slimes. We’ve also heard your cries about how some slimes are bored out of their wiggly minds. Beatrix has submitted a fresh order of new Slime Toys to help keep your slimes happy. Slime enrichment is very important!

Shop sneak peek! Not final, but still nice to look at.

Our Fall 2024 update is our most ambitious update yet on the road to 1.0. As some of you may have guessed, the Grey Labyrinth will finally unlock and reveal a brand new world to the Slime Rancher universe. The experience inside the Labyrinth is intended to be more challenging and prizes curious minds above all else, rewarding only the most attentive players as you explore its depths.

The Labyrinth will also feature a new gameplay system that offers fluctuating levels of challenge to those that can wrangle the chaos that it creates. And as players trek deeper into the heart of the Labyrinth, the mystery of Rainbow Island will unfold as well as Beatrix’s unique place within it.

As always, thank you for your support and remember to stay wiggly!

Patch 0.4.1 tackles bugs that really bugged out with the Gadgets My Way update.

Bugfixes:

• Fixed an issue where slimes would sometimes disappear from their corrals
  
• The teleporter line west of Powderfall Bluffs now displays correctly on the map
  
• Fixed an issue where some players were soft locked after getting knocked out
  
• Fixed an issue causing some players to fall through the ground in Starlight Strand
  
• Updated the Fabricator grid to correctly indicate new items
  
• Fixed an issue where a gadget in the first favorite slot clears when using a controller and the gadget bar was full. Your favorite gadget should remain #1 now
  
• Players can now obtain the Tall Amber Cypress in a new pod in Ember Valley
  
• Fixed Slimepedia entries to correctly show a total current count of 262 items

If you think you’re experiencing a bug, please check our list of known issues[slimerancher2.zendesk.com] first. Don’t see your potential issue on the list? Make sure to submit a ticket[slimerancher2.zendesk.com] to the team so we can investigate. The more details the better!

We’re still on track for our Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 updates this year, and we hope to share more details with you soon. In the meantime, keep tinkering away with the new gadgets system. We love to see all the wacky and creative contraptions you come up with!

As always, thank you for your support and keep an eye out for more Slime Rancher 2.

The first content update of the year redefines the gadget system in Slime Rancher 2. Get creative and transform Rainbow Island with a new catalog of stylish, surprising, and silly gadgets. Create an aesthetic oasis for your slimes, overhaul your Ranch from corner to corner, or unleash mechanized chaos on the wiggly inhabitants of Rainbow Island. The world is your playground!

• Expanded Interaction with Slimes: The 'Gadgets My Way' update introduces imaginative and lively interactions with slimes. Imagine your slimes lounging on the beach, getting thrilled in homemade pinball machines, or playfully bouncing through fields of colorful pinwheels. This update offers a wide array of thematic settings - from serene to playful - allowing players to create memorable experiences with their slimes on Rainbow Island.
  
• Comprehensive Building System Overhaul: Experience a transformative building system with key features that include a streamlined Gadget mode HUD, offering a more intuitive building experience, and an innovative collection review system integrated into the updated Slimepedia. This update not only enhances the ease of constructing your dream ranch but also enriches the process of discovering and cataloging your unique slime and gadget collections.
  
• More Gadget Content and Exploration: Dive into a world of discovery with 36 new gadgets and treasures waiting in hidden nooks and crannies of Rainbow Island. The update invites players to uncover secret treasure pods, unveiling gadgets that enhance the immersive and interactive nature of the game. Explore new areas, unveil mysteries, and enrich your ranching experience with these exciting additions.

Overhauled Gadgets System
Gadget placement restrictions have been eliminated and gadgets are no longer destroyed upon pickup. Drop gadgets anywhere you like, but make sure there’s enough space for larger gadgets.

You can now peruse through the gadget inventory without having to return to the fabricator. Easily cycle through your most beloved gadgets with the addition of a favorites bar. Gadget categories have also been updated.

You may notice that some of the pre-existing placement hotkey controls are different. After months of rigorous testing, we’ve determined this new system is optimized for long-term, optimal navigation. So please excuse the slight learning curve with this update.

And for all you explorers out there, we’ve dropped several new gadgets in the world for you to discover. Search high and low for these hidden gems, and gather blueprints to craft new gadgets!


New Gadgets
Many new gadgets have been added that can interact with slimes, or work with existing gadgets to change the theme of the Conservatory or the world outside.

New Gadget List:

• Accelerator
  
• Display Case
  
• Stunt Cannon
  
• Round Bumper
  
• Easy Breezy Fan
  
• Aurora Flowers
  
• Emerald Grass
  
• Ruby Grass
  
• Large Windcatcher Pinwheel
  
• Poignant Pennant
  
• Scarf Streamers
  
• Small Breezy Pinwheel
  
• Striking Streamers
  
• Windsocks
  
• Conservatory Bench
  
• Conservatory Chair
  
• Conservatory Table
  
• Mushroom Planter
  
• Potted Plants
  
• Wheelbarrow
  
• Beach Lantern
  
• Beach Umbrella
  
• Conservatory Lamp
  
• Pink Striped Lamp
  
• Trellis Arch
  
• Wide Trellis
  
• Wind Chimes
  
• Bountiful Teacup
  
• Dainty Teacup
  
• Fire Flower
  
• Boombox
  
• Swing
  
• Carousel
  
• Ferris Wheel
  
• Golden Dervish Statue
  
• Golden Tangle Statue

Weather Resources
New resources have been added that can be found during thunderstorms and windstorms. But act fast! These materials only linger for a short while before vanishing.

• Storm Glass
  
• Lightning Mote
  
• Drift Crystal

World Update
All zones have had minor expansions added to them, making the world a little larger and more interesting. Perhaps you can find a good use for these spaces with all those new gadgets? We’d love to see it!

Additional Changes

• UI improvements
  
  • Added an epilepsy warning on the engagement screen for our photo-sensitive players. We’re looking into other accessibility updates for future updates
    
  • Added a new HUD notification for new CommStation messages
    
  • Fabricator icons received a little glow up
    
  • Changed the pip display for Vacpack upgrades in the Fabricator

• Map improvements
  
  • Updated map cursor
    
  • Updated map art style
    
  • Updated Treasure Pod counter
    
  • Updated map to reflect the additions added to all zones

• Other cool, but general updates
  
  • Location flags now flow beautifully with gusts of wind
    
  • Better handling and backup management around analytics
    
  • Optimized scene loading and reloading
    
  • Reorganized audio and music file structures
    
  • Adjustments around UI text readability in different languages
    
  • Improved ambient occlusion and depth of field post processing
    
  • Minor environment art improvements to some existing parts of the world

Bug Fixes

• Fire Slimes no longer clip through magma pool decos
  
• Slimes no longer escape from the Slime Stage gadget (this was determined to be stage fright, but pep talks were given)
  
• Input deadzone now comes into effect when navigating in Options
  
• Map doesn’t auto-close when opened with the D-pad on an Xbox controller
  
• Rotting Pomegranites no longer sink into the ground (ew…)
  
• Tarr are now more consistent when grabbing things with their Tarr tendrils and oh no what have we done why would we improve such a thing???
  
• Fixed issue with Cotton Gordo ears sometimes not displaying properly
  
• Trees in Powderfall Bluffs no longer appear to be blown away by wind in the distance
  
• Tangle Slime vines and weather vine buds now spawn correctly
  
• Shooting out Flutter Slimes no longer creates a splash effect
  
• Fixed various issues in the world around collision and transparency
  
• Updated various typos, translation issues, font bolding, and unsupported characters

Known Issues

• Foreign language keyboards show the Next Slot symbol in the Previous Slot keybind
  
• Changing keyboard type to French will cause a formatting issue within the keybinds section
  
• Players who have unlocked the ancient teleporter in Powderfall Bluffs are seeing an incorrect teleportation path west of Ember Valley

What’s Next?
Fear not, Ranchers. The fun doesn’t end with Gadgets My Way. We have two more updates planned for this year: one will drop Summer 2024 and the other is targeted for Fall 2024. We’ll share more details on what to anticipate next soon!

For information on what to expect during Slime Rancher 2’s Early Access development, check out our Official FAQ[www.slimerancher.com].

For Slime Rancher 2 support issues, please visit the official Slime Rancher 2 Help Center[slimerancher2.zendesk.com].

More Slime Rancher
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We’re constantly amazed by the show of support for Slime Rancher 2 and for our studio. We can’t wait to see all the creative ways you transform your Ranch and Rainbow Island! Thank you for joining us on this journey.

Stay wiggly,
Monomi Park

We're bringing players an entirely new gadgets system with our first content update of 2024: Gadgets My Way!

A catalog of 36 new decoration and functional gadgets obliterate placement restrictions! You’ll be able to customize Rainbow Island and play your way. The update drops on February 8th.

We’ll be sharing more details and patch notes on the day of release. See you there, Ranchers!

What a way to kick off 2024! Monomi Park is proud to announce we have officially sold more than 1 million copies of Slime Rancher 2. A massive thank you to all the Ranchers who have returned to this series to explore Rainbow Island with Beatrix.

We’re constantly amazed by the love and support Slime Rancher 2 receives. To keep the hype train going, we’ve booked a meeting with BOb to chat about a potential sale to celebrate this milestone. Chickens may need to be gathered. We’ll share more details soon!

And don’t forget, we’ve got a major update coming just around the corner, along with two more updates planned for 2024.

Thank you again to our wonderful community. As always, stay wiggly!

Happy 2024, Ranchers!

As we kick off the new year, we want to give you a brief overview of the exciting plans we have in store following our last update, Come Rain or Slime, back in November. Here’s what you can anticipate this year:

Our next major content update will allow players to more fully customize the world around them with the ability to place gadgets nearly anywhere in the world. Gadget sites will be a thing of the past allowing you to transform the Conservatory and the rest of Rainbow Island with new gadgets and decorations. We’ll have more info to share regarding this update in the next few weeks, so make sure to keep a close eye on our social media accounts!

Following the gadgets update, the team is on track for another update Summer 2024. For now, we’re keeping the details under wraps as we firm up what will be included in this mysterious update. We’ll share more with you as we approach the summer months.

Finally, we are targeting Fall 2024 for our third update of the year. The team’s working hard on this update and it’s absolutely gordo-sized, so we appreciate your patience!

Our passions are constantly fueled by the love you have shown Slime Rancher 2 and our studio. Like being struck by a bolt of lightning, you energize us!

As always, we thank you for your continued support and patience. May you never lose your sense of wonder, and may our work never cease to delight you.