Dig In, Partner! The 'Beneath and Beyond' Update for Cattle Country Is Out Now!
Strike gold in the latest content update featuring exciting new mining adventures, quality-of-life upgrades, and bug fixes. Now live on all platforms.
Burton-on-Trent, UK – 28 July 2025. Saddle up and grab your pickaxe, it's time to head Beneath and Beyond! The latest content update for Cattle Country, the cozy frontier life-sim from Castle Pixel and Playtonic Friends, is out now for PC via Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
This free update expands the Wild West experience with brand-new mining content, allowing players to delve deeper into the land they call home. Unearth rare minerals, uncover hidden mining objects like torches, ladders and dynamite, and maybe even stumble upon a few long-lost bandit treasures, all while enjoying numerous quality-of-life improvements and a wagon-load of bug fixes that make frontier life smoother than ever.
What's New in 'Beneath and Beyond':
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Expanded Mining System – New mine levels, rarer resources, environmental hazards, and surprises waiting in the dark. Dig deeper than ever before and uncover secrets beneath the soil, from glittering gems to long-forgotten bandit loot.
Above-Ground Additions – Life beyond the mines is getting a glow-up, too!
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Hay Dropper – Automatically feeds hay to your livestock, giving you more time to enjoy the open range.
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Scratch Post – Place it in your barn or coop to keep animals happy and content.
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Aquariums – Show off your prized catches by displaying fish in beautiful tanks right at home.
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Horse Whistle Tune – Play a tune and call your trusty steed from afar, perfect for long treks or quick getaways.
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Walleye Fish – Now available in lakes during spring and fall. It was previously uncatchable, but no longer out of reach for patient anglers.
A full list of all the changes and new content in the Beneath and Beyond update can be found on the community post here.
Whether you're an eager greenhorn or a seasoned rancher, Cattle Country's latest update gives you more ways to explore, build, and thrive beneath the prairie skies, and deep underground, too.
So dust off those mining boots and get ready to dig into something special. Beneath and Beyond is available now as a free content update for all players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
About Cattle Country
Cattle Country is a cozy frontier life-sim where players can build their dream homestead, raise livestock, craft tools, and carve out a peaceful life beneath the wide Western skies. Set in a charming Wild West world, the game invites you to connect with a kind-hearted community, share stories, and maybe even find love among 18 romanceable characters.
But it's not all sunshine and prairie roses, as trouble may be lurking, and defending your land from bandits is all part of life on the range. From mining for buried treasure and tracking wildlife, to customising your farm and uncovering secrets, Cattle Country blends heartfelt storytelling with laid-back gameplay. Whether you're looking to settle down or strike it rich, there's always something waiting just over the next hill.
Cattle Country is now available digitally on PC via Steam ($18.99, £14.99, €18.99) PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch ($24.99, £19.99, €24.99 all consoles).
Follow Cattle Country on the Playtonic Friends social media channels Facebook / YouTube / Instagram / Website / Discord / X / BlueSky / TikTok
About Playtonic Friends
The studio that brought you Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world. Established in February 2021 Playtonic Friends has helped bring incredible titles such as B.P.M, Demon Turf, Blossom Tales 2 and Lil Gator Game to wider audiences.
About Castle Pixel
Castle Pixel are a small creative indie dev team based in the US and Canada. They are devoted to making big new adventures inspired by the classics they grew up with! Get ready for a new experience from the team that brought you Blossom Tales and Rex Rocket.
