FarmVille 3, the fan-favourite agriculture simulator, launches on Android and iOS

It all began in 2009 with Zynga launching a simple farming simulator called FarmVille that people could play on Facebook. The game took the world by storm and became the most popular Facebook game in 2009 with over 30 million daily active users. Then, in 2014, came FarmVille 2: Country Escape, another hit. I remember playing these games a lot as a child. And now, after twelve years and over 700 million downloads, Zynga is adding the third instalment to the franchise, FarmVille 3.

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The agricultural social sim thrives because of its simple yet beautiful world with an elegant cast of characters and animals. FarmVille 3 builds on the franchise’s legacy, improving the graphics and gameplay, but also bringing back some beloved characters.

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Everyone’s favourite guide Marie is coming back to the farm and she will be there to greet players as they complete challenges and build their homesteads. Joining Marie this time is a new set of farm hands with unique backgrounds and skills whose only wish is to help players. They will bridge the gap between the games by explaining the new mechanics such as farm customization and animal husbandry.

Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga said: “FarmVille 3 immerses players in a visually stunning new FarmVille experience infused with the sense of adventure, social connection and farming spirit that hundreds of millions of fans have come to love. We warmly invite a new generation of players to meet the delightful new FarmVille characters and lovable animals who thrive in a gorgeous countryside filled with heart and humour.”

This new and enhanced world in FarmVille 3 will feature over 150 breeds of animals such as cows, chickens, and even exotic tigers and fluffy alpacas. There are over 30 new characters to interact with in a world with dynamic weather that will influence your farm. You can even exchange goods with players in ways that will benefit both sides.

FarmVille 3 is going to be an absolute delight for veterans and even newcomers to the franchise. Download it now for free on the App Store and Google Play.