Farming Simulator Signature Edition marks the franchise's debut on Nintendo's next-gen console. As revealed by Giants Software, this Switch 2 exclusive adapts the core experience of Farming Simulator 25 while potentially introducing platform-specific enhancements.

Since its 2008 inception, the Farming Simulator series has revolutionized agricultural simulations across 15 mainline entries. With over 40 million copies projected to be sold by early 2025, it's credited with defining modern farming sim mechanics.

Giants Software strategically positions Farming Simulator Signature Edition as both a Switch 2 exclusive and an adaptation of Farming Simulator 25. The game retains FS25's expansive equipment roster - 400 machines representing 150 manufacturers - alongside 25 crop varieties and three distinct regional maps (North America, Europe, and East Asia).

The Signature Edition announcement echoes 2017's Farming Simulator Switch Edition, which adapted FS17 with notable omissions (multiplayer, mods, DLC) likely due to hardware constraints. Given the Switch 2's significantly upgraded capabilities, Giants Software could implement Switch-first features like ModHub support. However, the developer hasn't confirmed whether FSSE will meaningfully differ from FS25 beyond platform optimization.

Scheduled for winter 2025-2026 (December-March), Farming Simulator Signature Edition joins other third-party Switch 2 exclusives including Fast Fusion and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster in the console's early lineup.

Historically, Giants Software released Farming Simulator titles on Nintendo platforms at three-year intervals (Switch Edition in 2017, Nintendo Switch Edition in 2020). If this pattern continues, FSSE might remain the sole Switch 2 installment until 2028. That said, Nintendo's new console won't lack farming experiences - My Time at Evershine is already confirmed, with more cozy titles and a future Animal Crossing expected.