Slime Rancher 2 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 1.2 Notes | 2026-04-16 | The Radiant Slime Sanctuary update features new variants of slimes altered by the Prisma Core; Radiant Slimes, with a different color palette and radiant effect. These slime will be very rare and can appear anywhere their normal version might pop out.In addition, we are introducing the Caretaker and The Sanctuary; a special NPC and area specialized for caring for your slimes, particularly with helping your Radiant Slimes shed some of that Prisma energy (while still retaining their lovely radiant colors). This includes special ranch expansions and rooms which you can set to different themes and decorate, along with themed alcoves where your mo |
| Our Spring Update is Coming | 2026-04-09 | The next Slime Rancher 2 content update is coming April 16th! Just in time to welcome spring and some radiant friends.We also have some more goodies dropping in the Steam Points Shop next week, so make sure to check it out.Stay wiggly, Ranchers! |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 1.1.1 Notes | 2026-01-22 | Fresh out of the team’s hands, we have some fixes following our last update v1.1.0 (Toys, Trimmings, and Tune-Ups). Bug and Balancing Fixes: Implemented a collection of memory optimizations to address game crashes Shadow Slimes will despawn when their max number of Shadow Plorts are produced Shadow Pots now contain fewer Shadow Slimes per pot. It was getting very crowded in there! If you’re experiencing some pesky bugs first cross-check our Known Issues page to see if the team is already aware of the issue. We’re likely already working on a fix. If your bug isn’t listed, then go ahead and submit a ticket. Happy ranching! |
| Wiggly Forever: 10th Anniversary! | 2026-01-14 | Today marks a full 10 years of Slime Rancher! We’ve reached an incredible milestone thanks to our community of passionate Ranchers. The team is kicking off celebrations today, with even more to come throughout the year. We’ve prepared a lovely recap video of the exclusive art show we hosted at Gallery Nucleus back in November. Thank you to all the folks that showed up to attend the gallery and panel. We were blown away by your fervent support and a full house! If you were unable to attend, make sure to watch the recap video as well as the streamed panel here. On Steam, players will find custom goodies in the Steam Points Shop – including wigg |
| Sit Back and Vote! | 2025-12-18 | Thank you to everyone who voted to nominated us for the 2025 Steam Awards! We're a contender for the Sit Back and Relax category. If you've had a wiggly good time playing Slime Rancher 2, consider voting for us and B0b may shower you in good fortune (and Hen Hens) for the new year. Sending everyone our most heartfelt gratitude for being part of our community and supporting us. Catch you next year, Ranchers! |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Toys, Trimmings, and Tune-Ups - Patch 1.1.0 Notes | 2025-12-02 | A Gordo-sized thank you is in order to the Slime Rancher community for all the love after the game’s full release. Our heartbeets have grown three times bigger! Even after update v1.0.0, the team is back with another update to further refine the world of Slime Rancher 2 with the complete collection of Slime Toys, addition of more gadgets, and in-game tweaks based on player feedback. Toys, Trimmings, and Tune-Ups Features Overview A Toy for Every Slime: No slime should have to go without their favorite slime toy! The remedy: a complete collection of toys for every slime. While toys usually decrease their slime’s agitation, some special toys ca |
| Nominate Slime Rancher 2 for the Steam Awards! | 2025-11-24 | Calling on all Ranchers on this side of the Far, Far Range! We hope that you are enjoying the full release of Slime Rancher 2. Rest assured future updates are still on the way. In the meantime, if you're having the wiggliest time on Rainbow Island take a moment and nominate Slime Rancher 2 for the following Steam Awards: Sit Back and Relax Award Best Soundtrack Outstanding Visual Style Thank you again, Ranchers. For all the love and support you've shown our team. We look forward to the new year and continuing to build on this incredible wiggly world. |
| Need More Slime Rancher? | 2025-11-17 | Not enough Slime Rancher in your life? Fear not, we have the solution. 😉 Until December 1, every in-stock item in Fangamer's Slime Rancher collection ships for FREE within the US and at a discounted international rate. Europe and UK based Ranchers also get free shipping from Fangamer Europe. Eligible orders also build up store credit for future orders! Snag some pins or complete your collection with the softest slime plushies. Check out the links below and peruse the entire wiggly collection. Worldwide: https://fanga.me/r/slimerancher EU and UK: https://fanga.me/r/slime-rancher-eu |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 1.0.3 Notes | 2025-10-29 | We’ve implemented some balancing updates based on some very thoughtful community feedback. Sending a big thank you to our incredible player base! We hope the following balancing fixes help create a smoother, more wiggly playthrough for everyone. Balancing fixes: Reduced the cost of Shadow Plorts needed to unlock doors and pods Doors and pods in progress that meet the new needed cost will provide their rewards automatically, however UI pop ups may not appear if the player is not close enough when opening Shadow Slimes now sometimes drop extra plorts when hit Shadow Slimes gained a little confidence and will lurk for a while longer before vanis |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 1.0.2 Notes | 2025-10-02 | Bugfix: Patched minor save issues Quickly pushing this fix out for folks that might still be experiencing bugged saves. As noted in the previous Patch Notes, players should anticipate another drop to cover more bugs. The team remains heads down as we work through the next round of bugfixes. If you think you’re experiencing a new bug, please take a moment to review our Known Issues page as the team may already be working on a fix. If you don’t see your particular bug listed, submit a ticket so the team can investigate and reproduce the issue. |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 1.0.1 Notes | 2025-09-30 | Bugfixes: Fixed a bug that soft locked some players at a very special kiosk. Deposit those plorts! Twin Slimes (and Largos) stay put in their corrals as the homebodies they’re meant to be Treasure pod pop-ups now correctly pop-upThis patch is only the first bugfix and players should anticipate another drop to cover some of the other bug reports the team has received. We appreciate your patience and understanding as the team remains heads down on the next round of bugfixes. If you think you’re experiencing a new bug, please take a moment to review our Known Issues page as the team may already be working on a fix. If you don’t see your particul |
| Slime Rancher 2 - A Hero in Time - Patch 1.0.0 Notes | 2025-09-23 | The team is excited to finally share the emotional climax of Beatrix’s adventure and the fate of Rainbow Island. In the v1.0 update, A Hero in Time, players will explore the deepest passages of the Grey Labyrinth to find the source of the power that threatens Rainbow Island, and the whole of the Far, Far Range. Arm yourselves with new gadgets, vac upgrades, and the buzziest Quantum Drones a Rancher could ask for. A Hero in Time Features Overview The Grey Labyrinth’s Core: Follow Beatrix to the very heart of the mysterious Grey Labyrinth and discover a brand new zone that leads players to Rainbow Island’s Prismacore. Search every nook and cran |
| Full Release is on the Way! | 2025-07-29 | Save the date, Ranchers! Slime Rancher 2 is officially leaving Early Access!Full release (v1.0) will drop with much-anticipated updates, like the return of fan-favorite Drones (now with a Quantum twist!), a buffet of gadgets and upgrades, new places to explore, and more. So tighten your boots, and prepare to take the plunge into the enigmatic heart of the Grey Labyrinth and race against time to save Rainbow Island!This update will hit Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 23, 2025. |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 0.6.3 Notes | 2025-04-03 | Bugfixes: Rebalanced Yolky Slime spawn rates. Happy ranching! A shy hallway door in the Labyrinth will remain open once unlocked. A bugged Grey Labyrinth grate will remain open once unlocked. Chatting with a Gigi Projector will now progress as intended when playing with a controller. The Dream Lantern’s song no longer haunts players when they leave the Conservatory. Patched a corner of the Grey Labyrinth that launched players in the air and knocked them out. Run now to your heart’s content. Removed an invisible collision near the entrance to the hedge maze. Floor now remains solid after teleporting into the Grey Labyrinth. Sections of Dreamla |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 0.6.2 Notes | 2025-01-28 | Bugfixes: Viktor stops yelling about the Comms Station and instead provides the correct instructions in multiple languages. Fixed the lava texture in the Grey Labyrinth. Placed Radiant Projectors that are connected to an emitter will no longer return to the player inventory. Resolved an issue where some save files failed to load. If you were one of those affected players, please try reloading your save file. If the issue persists, submit a ticket to the team. The team has another patch in the works to address a much bigger batch of bugs. If you think you’re experiencing a new bug, please check out our Known Issues list first. If you don’t see |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Into the Labyrinth - Patch 0.6.0 Notes | 2024-12-12 | Our Gordo-sized update to Slime Rancher 2 finally hits Rainbow Island! Players will be propelled into the Grey Labyrinth with an arsenal of new gadgets and vac upgrades. Explore the cavernous depths, discover brand new species of slimes, encounter the unnatural phenomena of Prisma Disruptions, and join Beatrix as her story continues to unfold. Prepare yourselves, Ranchers! Into the Labyrinth Features Overview Dive Into the Grey Labyrinth: Enter the mysterious Grey Labyrinth and begin to unravel the mysteries of Rainbow Island. Players will need to rely on their wits to travel deeper into this massive new area, with only the most curious playe |
| Treat Yourself | 2024-11-20 | If you’ve been itching to bring some more Slime Rancher into your life, we’ve got you covered! For a limited time our friends at Fangamer are offering free shipping on orders to the U.S., including Puerto Rico, as well as discounted shipping for international orders. This deal runs from now until December 3. So why not treat yourself? 😉 Check out the Slime Rancher x Fangamer collection here: https://www.fangamer.com/collections/slime-rancher |
| Coming Soon: Into the Labyrinth | 2024-10-29 | Our biggest update yet, Into the Labyrinth, is coming December 12! Players will finally be able to enter the Grey Labyrinth and begin to unveil the mysteries of Rainbow Island. Expect more info as we get closer to the release date! As always, stay wiggly. |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Patch 0.5.2 Notes | 2024-07-30 | 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 |
| Slime Rancher 2 - Add to Cart, ProntoMart - Patch 0.5.0 Notes | 2024-05-30 | 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. Add to Cart, ProntoMart Features Overview 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. G |