Farming Simulator 25 mods must stay free, GIANTS says

GIANTS Software restated its position on Farming Simulator mods in no uncertain terms in a statement released August 24, 2026: "Mods have to be free."

The studio says modding has always been an important part of Farming Simulator, and that modders' creativity, passion, and countless hours have helped shape the series and its community. Creators may still receive donations, build communities, monetize videos and other content, and benefit from official ModHub opportunities — but access to a mod itself must not require payment.

• Patreon or other paid memberships
• Paid Discord roles or channels
• "VIP" access
• Paid early access
• Donations required to receive a download
• Shops or marketplaces selling individual mods or mod packs
• Restricted download speeds
• Paid downloads and additional paid assets, such as shaders or textures

GIANTS says an open modding ecosystem drives creativity, makes the game accessible to everyone, and encourages collaboration. Players should be able to discover, share, learn from, and enjoy mods "regardless of their ability or willingness to pay," and a donation should always be voluntary — never a condition for access.

The studio also says it will keep looking for new ways to support and reward creators while keeping mods free to the whole community. Its principle: "Support creators. Reward great modding. Keep mods free."