Prepare to expand your agricultural empire with the upcoming Highlands Fishing Expansion, a new downloadable content pack for Farming Simulator 25. This expansion introduces a significant new dimension to the base game, focusing on the serene yet potentially lucrative world of fishing. Players will discover new environments and mechanics designed to complement and enhance the existing farming operations.

New Environments and Atmosphere

The Highlands Fishing Expansion transports players to picturesque landscapes characterized by winding rivers and tranquil ponds. This new setting offers a distinct atmosphere, moving beyond the established North American, Central European, and East Asian regions of the base game. The focus is on creating a more immersive and relaxing experience, allowing players to engage with their farms in a new, water-centric way.

Core Gameplay Additions

At its heart, this expansion introduces a comprehensive fishing system. Players will have the opportunity to cast their lines in various bodies of water, utilizing new equipment and techniques. The goal is to catch different species of fish, which can then be integrated into the farm's economy. This could involve selling them directly, processing them for higher value, or even supplying them to new production chains introduced with the DLC.

What New Gameplay Mechanics Are Introduced?

The primary new mechanic revolves around the act of fishing itself. This includes:

Acquiring and using specialized fishing gear.
Learning different casting and reeling techniques.
Discovering various fishing spots that may yield different types of fish.
Managing the caught fish, potentially through new storage or processing options.

These mechanics are designed to be integrated seamlessly with the existing farming operations, allowing players to diversify their income streams and manage their agricultural businesses in new ways.

Integration with the Base Game

The Highlands Fishing Expansion is a downloadable content pack and requires the base game, Farming Simulator 25, to be played. It does not function as a standalone experience. The new fishing activities and environments are intended to be accessed from within the main game, offering an additional layer of gameplay that complements the established crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and forestry activities.

Scope and Content

This expansion appears to add a substantial new gameplay system and associated content. While specific details on the number of fish species or the complexity of the fishing mechanics are still emerging, the introduction of an entirely new primary activity suggests a significant addition to the overall Farming Simulator 25 experience. The quality and depth of the new content are expected to align with the standards of the parent game.

Additional Content

As of its announcement, the Highlands Fishing Expansion is the sole piece of additional content for Farming Simulator 25. There are no other DLCs, expansions, remakes, or remasters currently available or announced for this specific expansion.

Release Information

The Highlands Fishing Expansion is scheduled for release on November 4, 2025. It will be available on PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, and Mac platforms.