It’s competitive farming at its best – the Farming Simulator League. Next year, from the 17th to the 18th of January, a €15,000 tournament tied to the Farming Simulator League will land in the United Kingdom – for the first time – and fans of the game are understandably excited. It might sound bizarre to some, but these seasons carry prize pools worth up to €200,000 – which is by no means a paltry sum, but how exactly do they work?
If there are grounds for competitive play, there’s the opportunity for an esports tournament to rise, right? Farming Simulator, which is developed by GIANTS Software, takes to competitive stages all around the world, boasting sponsorship from some of the biggest names in gaming – and agriculture. It has landed at events like Gamescom, ‘Agritechnica’, and other gaming shows dotted around the globe – and it’s only getting bigger over time.
How Does The Farming Simulator League Work?
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There’s a fantastic breakdown of how this intriguing esports league works on the FSL website, hosted by GIANTS Software. Each season welcomes both professional and amateur players from around the world, and it encourages them to take part in online and offline events to build their profile and gather points on the competitive ladder. It’s open to all comers, and anyone can register to take part in the FSL.
It’s a full-fledged competitive multiplayer offering called ‘Arena Mode’. In each match, there will be two teams made up of three players apiece, and every round features the typical ‘pick and ban’ phases that are so common in esports. In each match, the core goal is to get more points by delivering bales of hay to specific locations and by selling grain. Some drops appear periodically across the map that encourage strategic play, and in all honesty, it’s hilarious and entertaining, and it can be quite intense.
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Looking Forward to 2024
While the Farming Simulator League is making its first-ever appearance in the United Kingdom in January, it’s not the only event on the horizon. In November, at Agretechnica, a German agriculture expo, a €15,000 LAN event will take place. Then, in February, there will be an online tournament that again boasts a prize pool worth some €15,000.
It’s as unique as it gets in the esports scene. Every team that competes is tied almost exclusively to Farming Simulator, and there are clear frontrunners in the competition. For instance, at the time of writing, ‘Helm’ sits atop the FSL’s standings, having won the first-place prize at three tournaments this season. It’s the dominant team for sure, and that’s who I’m rooting for when I inevitably get pulled into the Farming Simulator League.
Do you think you could see yourself competing in the Farming Simulator League next season?
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