Farming Simulator 18

Game Overview

Farming Simulator 18 for the PS Vita puts players in control of a burgeoning agricultural enterprise where every financial and operational decision counts. Starting with a modest fleet of vehicles and basic land plots, players must plow fields, plant seeds, fertilize crops, harvest yields, and transport goods to market to maximize profits. The gameplay loop centers on acquiring licensed agricultural heavy machinery—including tractors, harvesters, and trucks from real-world brands like Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra—while expanding into forestry and livestock management, such as raising pigs, sheep, and cows. The PlayStation Vita version adapts this sprawling simulation cleanly, utilizing dual-analog controls and physical buttons to navigate machinery and manage menus efficiently on the go.

Quick Specifications

• Developer: Giants Software

• Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

• Platform: PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Android

• Genre: Simulation, Management, Strategy

• Release Date: June 6, 2017 (PS Vita)

• Players: Single-player

• Format: Physical Cartridge and Digital Download (PlayStation Network / PSN)

Key Features

• Authentic Agricultural Machinery: Operate and drive dozens of faithfully recreated vehicles and farming tools licensed from real-world industry giants.

• Diverse Crop Management: Cultivate, harvest, and sell a wide variety of crops including wheat, canola, corn, sugar beet, potatoes, and sunflowers.

• Livestock & Forestry Expansion: Breed and raise pigs, sheep, and cows, or chop down timber using specialized forestry equipment for additional revenue streams.

• Open-World Exploration: Roam freely across a vast, detailed South-North American sandbox environment designed for portable session planning.

• Handheld Optimization: Enjoy structured career progression, intuitive economic systems, and responsive control mapping tailored specifically for the PS Vita.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

How does Farming Simulator 18 differ from earlier Vita entries like Farming Simulator 14 or 16?

Farming Simulator 18 represents the pinnacle of the portable sub-series on the PS Vita, expanding significantly on previous iterations by introducing a broader machinery catalog, a larger North American-inspired map, and the ability to manage and harvest timber through forestry operations.

Can you manage livestock like pigs and cows in this version?

Yes, unlike earlier portable iterations that focused strictly on crop cultivation, Farming Simulator 18 includes comprehensive animal husbandry systems allowing you to raise and profit from pigs, sheep, and cows.

Are there physical cartridges available for the PS Vita version?

Yes, unlike many indie titles confined strictly to digital distribution, Farming Simulator 18 received a physical retail cartridge release in stores across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Can Farming Simulator 18 be played completely offline on the PS Vita?

Yes, once downloaded or loaded via physical game card, the entire single-player career mode, economy, and farming operations can be enjoyed fully offline without an internet connection.