- Patch Notes 1.10.0.3.0 - 5 June 2026
Fixed a bug that could cause the player to become stuck when adopting a wild horse.
- Patch Notes 1.10.0.2.7 - 28 May 2026
Hey Ranchers! Here's a small patch to fix issues found in the last update.General ChangesFixed an issue where upgrading the stable would cause stabled horses to be stuck in walls or under the world (and then disappear completely).Fixed an issue where multiple horses could be taken out of the stable at the same time. Fixed an issue preventing the player from leading stabled horses under certain circumstances. Changed the distance that wild horses keep between themselves and the player. Non-leaders will now remain closer to the player, while the leader will remain further away. Thank you all for your patience!
- Patch Notes 1.10.0.2.6 ⭐ Wild Horse Herd Improvements, Optimization & Bug Fixes! - 22 May 2026
Hi Ranchers! We've been working on a small patch since the last update came out to fix reported issues and improve the overall game performance. We’ve also improved the wild horse behaviour to be more realistic, and they can now all be herded together! Improved the wild horse behavior. Each wild horse herd now has a lead stallion, and horses can be herded together much more easily!Fixed an issue where wild horses could get stuck on rocks or in corners.Fixed the camera tilting left and right while on sloped surfaces. This will also fix an issue where mounting your horse on a slope would leave the camera tilted until you dismount.Improved the camera collision to stop colliding with certain objects such as trees, fences, horses and villagers. This should prevent the camera from getting stuck inside the player's head and make the camera smoother overall.Hid the mouse cursor at all times whe…
- Controller Support, Genetic Update & Photo Mode! 🐴✨ Update 1.10.0.0 - 20 April 2026
Howdy Ranchers! 🐴✨ I’m back with a new update for Rivershine that includes native controller support, a photo mode, a genetic update, new coat colors, and many quality of life improvements and bug fixes!Controller SupportThe Ranch of Rivershine now features native controller support! There are multiple new settings to customize your controller experience, such as:Gamepad sensitivityInverted controlsGamepad input rebindingGamepad button style (while the game defaults to Xbox buttons, you can change these to Switch or Playstation!) ➡️ If you are using a Playstation, Switch, or 8BitDo controller, please make sure to enable Steam Input for your controller to work correctly!Genetic UpdateWisely pair your horses and discover three new breeding exclusive coat types… Brindle Dun, Brindle Roan and Dun Roan! Each coat type has 9 unique coat colors, which means there are a total of 27 new coat co…
- Join the Playtest - Controller Support, Genetic Update, Photo Mode & More! - 21 March 2026
Hi Ranchers! I have been working behind the scenes on an update for The Ranch of Rivershine, and the beta is now ready for playtesters to join in!Here’s an overview of the changes coming in this update:Controller supportGenetic updateNew coat colorsPhoto modeQOL improvements and bugfixesOne of the QOL improvement includes the ability to interact with certain object from horseback, such as shop counters, combetition boards and travel stones!Join the beta!I’m now looking for playtesters to help me find bugs and ensure the game is running as smoothly as possible. Whether you’re interested in discovering the new breeding system, snapping pictures in photo mode or horsing around with a controller, I’d love to have you playtest the game!You can join the Cozy Bee Discord server here to report bugs and follow updates, or simply join the beta through Steam! I’ll be monitoring this thread for bug…
- The Rivals of Rivershine : A New Bundle is Now Available! - 19 February 2026
Today is the beginning of the Steam Horse Fest! To celebrate, I've partnered with PikPok to create a new horse game bundle... The Rivals of Rivershine bundle! You can now purchase the Rivals of Rivershine bundle to get 10% off both Rivals Stars and The Ranch of Rivershine, on top of current discounts! Additionally, The Ranch of Rivershine is at its lowest price ever with a 40% discount to celebrate the Horse Fest on Steam! PS: If you already own one of the two games, you can still purchase the bundle to have an extra 10% off on the second game! PPS: We are actively working on the controller support update for Rivershine and will begin the beta testing for it before the end of February! Happy Horse Festival everyone!!
- The Ranch of Rivershine News + Plush Parade Announcement! - 17 November 2025
Hi Ranchers!I’ve got some exciting news to share today, for both Rivershine players and cozy game fans alike!To start with, news for The Ranch of Rivershine…In 2026, the game will be getting full controller support and more localizations! That means smooth gameplay from your couch, and the ability for more players around the world to enjoy Rivershine in their own language!And now, I'm happy to announce the new game I’ve been creating… Plush Parade! In this cozy creative sim, you’ll be able to design your own plushies, build collections, run a shop, and even compete with a rival company. Plush Parade is planned for Spring 2026, with a demo coming before launch, and I’d love for Rivershine players to join me on this new adventure!Be sure to wishlist Plush Parade on Steam!If you want to follow the game’s development, share ideas, or just hang out, please join us in the Cozy Bee Games Disco…
- The Makeship x Rivershine Horse Plushie is here! - 9 September 2025
The Rivershine Horse Plushie campaign is live on Makeship!View the campaign here!Hi Ranchers! I'm happy to finally reveal the Rivershine plushie that I created in collaboration with Makeship this summer! If you already joined the petition, your plushie will be on its way soon! In case you haven't ordered yours yet, be sure to grab it before the campaign ends on September 23th, as it won't be available to purchase after the campaign ends.Thank you all for your support! Éloïse
- Patch Notes 1.9.0.4.0 - 12 June 2025
Hey Ranchers! Here's a small patch to fix some of the commonly reported issues since launch.General ChangesUpdated the game icon.Fixed a bug that caused the player to get stuck in the round pen during fast travelling.Fixed an animation delay issue when horses jumped obstacles in the round pen.Fixed an issue where pets sometimes appeared on the player’s house roof.Fixed some issues that caused the player to appear underneath the map after loading into a new area.Fixed an issue that made it impossible to purchase a festival horse if you caught a wild horse earlier that day.Fixed an issue that caused the competition countdown to sometimes start over again after abandoning a race.Fixed the name of the Teal Classic Breeches.Thank you for your patience and for letting me know about these issues! Éloïse
- Full Release Update! Festivals, Gymkhana, Pets, Achievements & More! 🐴✨ - 23 May 2025
Howdy Ranchers! 🐴✨ The final content update is now available! This update includes the town festivals, villager friendships, farm animals, pets, a ranch expansion, achievements, new quests, new tack, and a whole lot of new horse coats! This last roadmap update contains a ton of new content, so get ready for our longest devlog yet! Keep in mind that this devlog contains a lot of spoilers! If you'd prefer to experience it yourself, feel free to skip this and dive right into the game to discover what's new! Town Festivals Gymkhana Courses Twice per season, Rivershine Town will host an equestrian festival! During these, you’ll be able to participate in multiple activities… Including new gymkhana competitions! The gymkhana competitions are held in the town’s arena, and offer a generous first place prize, but you can only try it once per festival! Luckily, you’ll be able to do practice round…
- The Ranch of Rivershine is supporting A Horse Tale Rescue! 🐴✨ - 15 May 2025
Hey Ranchers! 🐴✨ As we're approaching the full release of the game, I wanted to give out a special thank you to the community. Because of your support, we’re able to give back in a way that feels so meaningful to us and to the spirit of The Ranch of Rivershine. Cozy Bee Games will be donating $10,000 to A Horse Tale Rescue, a non-profit horse rescue center that provides care, comfort, and a safe forever home to horses who have been neglected, abandoned, or are simply in need of a second chance.❤️ This donation is happening because of you! You’ve helped The Ranch of Rivershine grow into something truly special, a community full of kindness, compassion, and love. We know many of you are passionate about horses, so it felt only right to support an organization that’s doing incredible work for horses who need it most. If this cause speaks to you and you’d like to help out as well, you can…
- Pledge your support for the Horse Plushie on Makeship! - 28 March 2025
The Rivershine Horse Plushie is now live on Makeship! View the petition here! Cozy Bee Games is partnering with Makeship to create a cuddly horse plushie for fans of The Ranch of Rivershine! Here is the full process to make our horse plushie design come to life, and the next steps if the petition is successful! 1️⃣ Sign the Petition & Pledge $2 Head over to the petition and pledge just $2 to show your support for the Rivershine Horse plushie! 🐴 By pledging, you’re automatically locking in your plushie once the campaign goes live. 🎉 2️⃣ Pre-Order When the Campaign Starts Once we hit the goal for the petition, we’ll launch the official campaign! You’ll get an email notification, and you'll be able to officially pre-order your Rivershine Horse plushie. 🧸 Your $2 pledge will count toward the total, so you’re already set! 3️⃣ The Plushie Gets Made & Shipped! If we hit the pre-order goal,…
- Veterinary Clinic, Weather System & Cream Roan Coats! 🐴🌧️ Update 1.8.0.1 - 1 March 2025
Howdy Ranchers! 🐴🌧️ The eight content update is here with a ton of new features, including a new villager, new forage, a weather system, and new coat colors! As we’re approaching the end of Early Access, I’ve also been spending more time on bug fixing and quality of life improvements to prepare for the full release. You can view the full list of changes below! The Veterinarian Meet your new neighbour, Dr. Amelia Trotter! She’ll be waiting for you in the veterinary clinic in Rivershine Town. Her clinic offers an array of remedies and poultices to treat your horses, in addition to a few… mysterious… tonics to boost your horses! Horse Illnesses Your horses can now become ill, depending on how they are cared for. A healthy horse will be very unlikely to fall sick, while an unhealthy horse surely will. Which illness they get will depend on their satiety, care, energy, the weather and the s…
- Azure Coast Trail, Rabicano Horses & Trust Training! 🐴☀️ Update 1.7.0.1 - 25 January 2025
Howdy Ranchers! 🐴☀️ We’re starting 2025 strong with our seventh content update! It's time to ride along the Azure Coast trail… and discover a ton of new content in it! Catch wild rabicano horses, train your horse’s trust, participate in coastal competitions, equip new tack and learn new recipes! Azure Coast Trail Ride along vast beaches, listen to the sounds of waves and shelter under palm trees in this final region expansion! Collect new forage, such as watermelon and sand, and discover six new hidden chests scattered across Azure Coast. You might even see some shoals of fish swimming in the ocean! New Competitions Participate in four new competitions, from beginner to expert, set on the sandy shores of Azure Coast. Once the trail is open, you’ll soon receive an invitation to compete in these new courses! Rabicano Horses Herds of wild rabicano horses will be roaming around Azure Coast…
- New Outfits, Hats & Hairstyles, New Villager & Coat Colors! 🐴🎁 Update 1.6.0.1 - 20 December 2024
Howdy Ranchers! 🐴🎁 We’re wrapping up 2024 with our sixth content update for The Ranch of Rivershine. This update brings you a whole new wardrobe to customize your character, a new villager to meet, and new breeding exclusive coat colors! I hope you’ll all have some time to cozy up and take a look at the new features over the holidays. ❄️❤️ New Outfits & Hats Classic, western or casual? Your choice! Mix and match pieces from each type for a unique look, and be sure to collect all of the colors available to be ready for every occasion! In addition to the new outfits, you can now wear a hat! Wear a helmet to stay safe while taming wild horses… or just for the style! Make sure to save your favorite outfits to quickly swap between them, and to pick your competition outfit. This outfit will be automatically equipped when you enter into a competition! Here are some inspirations for your outf…
- New Manes & Tails, Rare Patterns, Crafting & New Villager! 🐴🎨 Update 1.5.0.2 - 3 September 2024
Howdy Ranchers! 🐴🎨 The Mane Salon update is here, bringing a ton of new content for your horses in this fifth roadmap milestone! Cut, style and dye your horse's mane and tail, meet the stylist, learn crafting recipes and collect new ingredients for your concoctions. Mane & Tail Styles Learn how to style your horse’s mane and tail 20 different ways, from short to very long! Some of the new styles include different types of braids, straight and wavy cuts. While these are only for your horses, worry not, as the character customization update is coming up soon! Hair Dye To further customize your horse’s look, add a pop of color to their mane and tail with dye! Choose from 15 colors to match your horse’s hair to their tack or pick a more neutral look. Flower Fields Keep an eye out for the new flower fields! Each trail will now feature a unique flower color that can be transformed into hair…
- Horse Personality Traits, Round Pen & Fast Travel! 🐴🌷 Update 1.4.0.2 - 7 June 2024
Hi Ranchers! 🐴🌷 We have a ton of new content packed in our fourth roadmap milestone, including discovering your horse’s personality traits, lungeing foals in the round pen, raising horses of different heights and fast traveling to key locations! Round Pen The round pen on your ranch can now be restored! Build it to lunge your foals and wild horses and prepare them for riding. While both foals and adults can use the round pen, foals learn twice as fast while they’re young. You can train all four skills by changing your horse's gait, adding jumps in the round pen or shortening the lead's length to train your horse's flexibility. If your horse doesn’t respond to your command, make sure to calm them down to improve their tameness! Horse Tameness Wild horses and foals aren’t so tame anymore! You’ll now need to train a new skill for your horses: Tameness! This skill will impact how well a h…
- Rocky Mountain Trail, Dapple Horses & New Tack Colors! 🐴🌻 Update 1.3.0.0 - 7 March 2024
Hi Ranchers! 🐴🌻 We’ve now reached the third milestone on The Ranch of Rivershine’s roadmap: The Rocky Mountain trail! This area opens up a ton of new content including new competitions, wild dapple horses, new tack colors, a flexibility training arena, and a new horse statue! Additionally, The Ranch of Rivershine is currently on sale! It’s a perfect time to grab the game and head onto the mountain trails! New Trail The Rocky Mountain trail features steep inclines, hanging bridges, and herds of wild goats! You’ll be able to ride around this new area and upgrade it with cross country obstacles, a wild horse pen, and a flexibility arena... And don't forget to look for the three hidden tack chests! A new lively track will also be playing on this trail... Give it a listen here! New Competitions After opening the Rocky Mountain trail, you'll have access to four new cross country competition…
- Patch Notes 1.2.1.1.1 - 7 February 2024
Hi Ranchers! Here’s a quick patch to fix some of the issues that have come up in the Slice of Life update. General Changes Fixed issues with the player controls not working correctly after being changed. Added a “Reset Controls to Default” button. If your controls were previously not working, make sure to reset them using this button. Fixed various issues related to the farm fields and harvesting straw. Balanced all competition times to be more challenging. Increased the range in front of an obstacle where you can successfully jump. Increased the possible skill range per tier for horses sold in the auction house. Deactivated the hitching posts during competitions. Moved the hitching posts to be outside of the wild horse pens. Moved the competition guide arrow further in front of the horse. Moved the “Go to Entrance” button up in the map interface for clarity. Changed the camera view to…
- Hotfix 1.2.1.0.5 - 24 January 2024
Fixed various issues with the jump mechanic and improved controls.
