Cult of the Lamb’s Woolhaven DLC Gets Cozy with New Ranching System We still have a few months to wait before the next Cult of the Lamb DLC, Woolhaven, arrives, but the developers at Massive Monster have just shared a closer look at one of the expansion’s major new features. The upcoming content will introduce a full ranching system, allowing players to raise a variety of animals. In addition to a new mountain area with two fresh dungeons to conquer, Woolhaven will let players build and manage their own ranch. You will be able to raise animals, the regular non-anthropomorphic kind, to keep as pets, shear for wool, or slaughter for meat for those who are less sentimentally inclined. Based on the new overview video, the ranchable animals include more traditional livestock like cow-like creatures, goats, and sheep, but also extend to some more surprising critters. Players will be able to raise crabs, snails, spiders, and even turtles. The snail option is a particularly exciting prospect for many fans. This is not just a simple resource gathering mechanic. The system is designed to be engaging and, at times, emotional. You can form bonds with your animals, give them names, and must tend to their daily wellbeing. This involves feeding them healthy foods and keeping them clean. Your cult followers can also interact with the system, forming their own bonds with the animals and having personal pets. However, this is Cult of the Lamb, so a perfectly idyllic farm life is not guaranteed. The video hints that you will need to keep your animals safe from predators. Longtime players are already bracing for the potential heartbreak of a favorite animal being harmed, possibly by an unruly follower, reminding everyone that a dark undercurrent runs beneath the cute exterior. Woolhaven will be a paid expansion, though the exact price and a specific release date within the early 2026 window have not yet been announced. This new look at the ranching system has certainly built more anticipation for the Lamb’s next adventure.
