Cattle Country ‘Bandits & Bounties’ update now available

Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Castle Pixel have released the “Bandits & Bounties” update for cowboy life simulation game Cattle Country, which introduces bounty hunting, bandit camps, and random store robberies, as well as new crafting equipment, expanded inventory space, new outfits and accessories, a new fishing destination, and more.

Here are the details:

About the Update

The update introduces new ways for players to encounter and take on the more dangerous side of frontier life. Players can pick up Wanted Posters from the Sheriff’s building and track down wanted outlaws across the wilderness, while new Bandit Camps can appear as players explore the overworld.

For those who prefer their trouble a little closer to home, bandits can now launch random robberies and shootouts at the General Store, Butcher, Carpenter and Bank, putting players in the middle of unexpected encounters as they go about their daily lives.

But “Bandits & Bounties” isn’t all about outlaws. The update also expands the ways players can build, craft, customize, and explore Cattle Country, adding new equipment including the Toolbelt, Extra Large Bag, Animal Trap, Rock Tumbler and Tailoring Table.

Players can also discover new outfits, hats and head accessories, with red hair added as a new character customization option. A new fishing destination, accessible from the docks on Tuesdays and Saturdays, gives players the opportunity to catch fish from every season in one location.

Alongside the new content, the update includes a range of quality-of-life improvements, additional NPC dialogue and a substantial collection of bug fixes and other improvements.

Key Features

• Bounty Hunting – Pick up Wanted Posters and track down outlaws across the wilderness.
• Bandit Camps – Discover randomly appearing bandit camps while exploring the overworld.
• Store Robberies – Get caught in random robberies and shootouts at businesses around Cattle Country.
• Toolbelt – Craft wherever you are without returning to your crafting table.
• Extra Large Bag – Expand your inventory to four rows.
• New Crafting Equipment – Put the Animal Trap, Rock Tumbler and Tailoring Table to work.
• New Customization – Discover new outfits, hats and head accessories, plus red hair.
• New Fishing Destination – Catch fish from every season at a special fishing spot.
• Quality-of-Life Improvements – Expanded NPC dialogue, improved inventory displays and more.
• Bug Fixes – A substantial collection of fixes and improvements across the game.

Wanted: Bounty Hunters

There’s a new way to earn your keep around these parts.

Keep an eye out for Wanted Posters at the Sheriff’s building. Pick up a bounty and head out into the wilderness to track down the wanted bandit. Find your target, take them down and head back to Sheriff Tom to claim your reward.

But you’d best keep your wits about you out there. Bandit camps can now appear as you explore the overworld, giving you the chance to clean up the West and maybe even claim some plunder for your trouble.

Stick ‘Em Up! Store Robberies

Bandits have their eyes on the businesses of Cattle Country, and they’re not exactly planning on paying.

Random robberies and shootouts can now break out at the General Store, Butcher, Carpenter and Bank. If you’re around when trouble comes knocking, you might find yourself caught right in the middle of the action.

Together with bounty hunting and bandit camps, these encounters bring a little more danger and a lot more unpredictable outlaw action to everyday life in Cattle Country.

Tool Up, Partner

A good frontiersperson is only as prepared as their pack, so we’ve got some new equipment to make life out West a little easier.

The new Toolbelt lets you craft wherever you are, without having to head back to your crafting table. Pick one up from the store, and you’ll be ready to craft while you’re out roaming the frontier.

And for those whose pack is always overflowing with crops, rocks and who-knows-what-else, the new Extra Large Bag expands your inventory to four rows, giving you even more room for everything you collect along the way.

New Ways to Craft

Back at the homestead, there are three new pieces of equipment to put to work.

The Animal Trap provides another way to gather useful animal resources, while the Rock Tumbler can break down rocks into useful materials, with a chance of uncovering rare gems in the process.

Fashion-minded frontiersfolk can also get their hands on the new Tailoring Table, allowing you to make clothes and hats yourself and really look your sharpest.

Which is mighty handy, because…

Dress to Impress

We’re adding new outfits, hats and head accessories, giving you even more ways to make your character your own.

We’ve also heard from the redheads out there. Red hair is joining the character customization options.

After all, nobody said catching bandits meant you couldn’t look darn good doing it.

Gone Fishin’

Had enough shootouts for one week? It might be time to hang up your irons and grab your fishing rod.

Head down to the docks on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and you’ll be able to catch a boat to a special fishing spot where you can reel in fish from every season.

We’ve also made fishing a little more forgiving when you have an active fishing buff, making those bonuses feel more meaningful when you’re trying to reel in a catch.

And There’s More…

Not everything happening around these parts involves bandits and bullets.

Alongside all of the new content, the update includes a whole heap of smaller improvements and additions across Cattle Country. There’s a ton of under-the-hood stuff too, but here are a few of our favorites:

• We’ve expanded the pool of NPC dialogue to bring more variety to conversations.
• Inventory counts now display beyond 9,999, giving you a more accurate view of just how much you’ve been hoarding.
• And, perhaps most importantly, birds sitting in trees now sway with the branches in the wind.

Cattle Country is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam.

Watch a new trailer below.

“Bandits & Bounties” Update Trailer