Free-Range lets cows and llamas roam freely across your lot instead of being confined to their animal shelter. During the day they graze outdoors, and at night or during inclement weather, they gather near a designated shelter.
Key Features
The mod introduces two invisible markers you place: a Livestock Shelter Marker (shelter location) and a Grazing Marker (where animals feed). Animals wander in the day, return to shelter at night, and if you have Seasons, they avoid staying outside during severe weather. The system also includes mess accumulation (cow pies, mud, trash), a “Clean Livestock Shelter” action, and special features tied to grass growth and wild mushrooms.
Mod Release Date
Version 1.8 released August 4, 2025
Gameplay Role / Impact
This mod brings realism to farming gameplay. It removes the confinement of animals, making pastures feel truly pastoral. Players have to manage animal messes and grazing zones, making farms more active and dynamic.
Community Feedback
Players love seeing animals wander rather than being stuck in barns. Many enjoy the immersion and countryside feel it adds. Some note that animals sometimes clip or roam into lot boundaries unexpectedly.
About the Creator
Lot51 is a modding team known for creating systemic, utility, and simulation mods that add depth to life systems (services, pets, utilities). Their Free-Range mod is one of their more immersive farm-themed offerings.
Editor’s Note
Who It’s For: Players wanting farms that feel more alive and less constrained.
Why Use It: Adds roaming behavior for cows and llamas, making farming more engaging.
Recommended Pairings: Combine with animal customization mods (like those by TheKalino), farmland or pasture CC, and utility mods tied to animal behavior.
REQUIREMENTS:
Cottage Living
Seasons and Eco Lifestyle add extra behavior features (weather reactions, methane impact)
Seasons and Eco Lifestyle add extra behavior features (weather reactions, methane impact)
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