Farming Simulator 22 shipped in November 2021 with three maps: Elmcreek in the American Midwest with 82 fields, Haut-Beyleron in southern France with 48, and the alpine Erlengrat with 25. Seasonal growth is the headline change, so each crop now has a sowing and harvesting window instead of growing whenever you feel like planting. Production chains are the other addition, with 13 plant types that turn raw harvest into flour, bread, cake, fabric, clothes and more.
Farming Simulator 22 features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order: what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmcreek | Beginner friendly | 82 fields, on map production plants, wide flat working ground | Animal husbandry |
| 2 | Haut-Beyleron | Intermediate | 48 fields, vineyard and olive ground, small field cash crops | Animal husbandry |
| 3 | Erlengrat | Advanced | 25 fields, alpine dairy businesses, slope focused equipment challenge | Arable crop farming |
| 4 | Silverrun Forest | Forestry focused | Over 20,000 trees, timber and woodchip income, logging terrain | Arable crop farming |
| 5 | Zielonka | Intermediate to advanced | Fresh field layout, new sell points, expansion machinery pairing | Arable crop farming |
Elmcreek: Starting Area
An American Midwest map with 82 fields, the largest count in the base game, plus a Grain Mill, Carpentry, Spinnery and Tailor Shop already on the map. Flat and wide, so big machinery pays for itself.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner friendly |
| Key Rewards | 82 fields, on map production plants, wide flat working ground |
| Recommended Build | Animal husbandry |
| Key Equipment | Claas Lexion 8900 |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of Seasonal growth cycles. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Haut-Beyleron.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Haut-Beyleron: Early Game
A southern French map of 48 fields across hilly terrain, with the climate and slopes suited to grapes and olives that flatter ground cannot grow as well.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Key Rewards | 48 fields, vineyard and olive ground, small field cash crops |
| Recommended Build | Animal husbandry |
| Key Equipment | Claas Lexion 8900 |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering Production chains. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Claas Lexion 8900 if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Erlengrat.
Erlengrat: Mid Game
An alpine map of 25 medium fields with steep approaches and local businesses including Kaeserei Erlengrat and Liechti Chocolatier. Slopes make large machinery a liability rather than an advantage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Key Rewards | 25 fields, alpine dairy businesses, slope focused equipment challenge |
| Recommended Build | Arable crop farming |
| Key Equipment | Claas Lexion 8900 |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- John Deere 8R becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Field state management for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Silverrun Forest: Late Game
A Pacific Northwest map added with the Platinum Expansion, starting with over 20,000 trees. It is built for forestry first, with farming as a secondary income rather than the main one.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Forestry focused |
| Key Rewards | Over 20,000 trees, timber and woodchip income, logging terrain |
| Recommended Build | Arable crop farming |
| Key Equipment | John Deere 8R |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- John Deere 8R should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Construction and terrain shaping mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Zielonka.
Zielonka: Endgame
The map that came with the Premium Expansion, adding another full farming region with its own field layout and sell points for players who have worked through the base game maps.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate to advanced |
| Key Rewards | Fresh field layout, new sell points, expansion machinery pairing |
| Recommended Build | Arable crop farming |
| Key Equipment | John Deere 8R |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Contract work for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: Elmcreek → Haut-Beyleron → Erlengrat → Silverrun Forest → Zielonka. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner: Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment: Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough: Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush: Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More Farming Simulator 22 Guides
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- Farming Simulator 22 Tier List
- Farming Simulator 22 Walkthrough
- Farming Simulator 22 Beginner's Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Tips & Tricks
- Farming Simulator 22 Weapons Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Combat Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Boss Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Crafting Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Classes & Characters
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