Many players who have played Farming Simulator 25 will undoubtedly agree that the previous installments of the series greatly lacked a GPS system that would make it easy and convenient to automate field and other tasks. As a result, this functionality was developed by modders and added to the game through mods.

But in FS 25, the developers heard us and decided that adding GPS functionality to the game was a great idea. So let's find out more about this new feature in the upcoming game.

GPS Features in FS 25

There isn't much information available yet, and new relevant information about GPS in Farming Simulator 25 will likely appear when the game is released. However, the developers showed us some capabilities of this new route automation system at the latest FarmCon24 exhibition, and it looks very promising.

From the screenshots above, you can see that the route will be set using special guides that will establish the correct trajectory for the machinery. This will allow for more precise land processing and help avoid missed spots.

• Precise Machinery Operation: GPS provides high precision in controlling agricultural machinery, reducing misses and overlaps in fields, which is especially important for planting and harvesting crops.

• Time Savings: GPS will significantly reduce the time spent on routine operations such as plowing, planting, harvesting, mowing grass, and more, by automating these processes.

• Cost Reduction: There will be significantly lower costs for fuel, seeds, and fertilizers. By minimizing errors and more efficiently using resources like seeds and fertilizers, GPS helps reduce operational costs on the farm.

• Increased Yields: The GPS system allows for better organization of work on large fields, leading to increased yields and, consequently, higher profits.

• Player Convenience: GPS simplifies the management of complex machinery, making the gameplay more comfortable and enjoyable, especially for newcomers. If you don't like routine tasks such as planting, fertilizing fields, mowing grass, cultivating, and harvesting, this automation system will let you delegate these tasks to AI while you engage in more interesting activities in the game.

And these are just a few of the benefits players will gain from the implementation of this wonderful game technology. Most importantly, all of this will be available in the standard version of the game, and there will no longer be a need to rely on mods.

Will mods like CoursePlay still be needed in Farming Simulator 25?

In fact, such mods will still be relevant and useful. While the introduction of the GPS system, which allows your machinery to independently plan routes and perform various tasks in fields, will make some functions of these mods (or similar ones) less necessary, mods like CoursePlay, Follow Me, and others will remain relevant because they offer significantly broader functionality and cover many aspects of Farming Simulator.

Therefore, those who want more automation for machinery in the game might find less need for such mods. However, many players will continue to use them due to their extensive functionality. Moreover, with the release of Giants Editor 10, there will be more tools and opportunities for mod development. As a result, mods like CoursePlay and similar ones will become even more advanced and better.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that the developers made the right choice by deciding to develop a GPS system for autonomous machinery operation in FS 25. However, it is still unknown where and how it will work. Whether it will be available only for field work or if the new mechanics can also be used on the farm and other enterprises, it sounds incredibly interesting. We look forward to more news from the Giants Software team!