Every map in Farming Simulator 25 is a unique world waiting to be discovered. From the rice paddies of Hutan Pantai and the North American plains of Riverbend Springs to the Central European charm of Zielonka. However, the developers have hidden more in these worlds than just textures and roads. They have scattered dozens of collectibles that serve as a gold mine for every starting farmer. Collecting a full set not only reveals hidden corners of the map you might miss from the cab of a tractor, but also rewards you with enough cash to buy top-tier machinery on your very first day. Let’s take a look at how this system works and why it pays to lace up your hiking boots.
Let´s take a look how collectibles work in FS25 across the three core maps – Riverbend Springs (North America), Hutan Pantai (East Asia), and Zielonka (Central Europe). For every new farm manager, hunting these items is not a leisure activity. It is a strategic investment that vastly outperforms conventional farming in the early game.
Capital Injection and Fiscal Strategy
To understand the value of collectibles, one must analyze the fiscal environment of FS25. Unlike previous iterations of the franchise where rewards could be variable or lackluster, FS25 has standardized the total potential reward across all three base maps. Completing a set on any main map yields a total of $250,000 (or €250,000).
This standardization changes the way players approach the “Start from Scratch” difficulty. This sum is not merely “pocket money”, it is a transformative capital injection that allows players to bypass the slow, grinding poverty of the initial hours.
Reward System
While the total reward is identical, the distribution of that reward varies by map geography. This impacts the “psychology of collection” – how rewarding the loop feels moment-to-moment.
For Riverbend Springs and Hutan Pantai, the game utilizes a high-impact, lower-frequency model consisting of 25 items valued at $10,000 each. This approach delivers immediate satisfaction, as finding just a single item is sufficient to cover daily fleet maintenance or a pallet of seeds, while locating five – totaling $50,000 – allows for the immediate purchase of a small tractor or pickup truck.
In contrast, Zielonka features a low-impact, higher-frequency structure with 50 items valued at $5,000 each. Although the total sum remains identical to the other maps, the lower individual value forces players into a deeper exploration cycle that reflects the denser, more detailed nature of this Central European map, encouraging them to look into nooks and crannies they would otherwise drive past.
Gathering all collectibles generates capital equivalent to harvesting approximately 20 hectares of wheat. Crucially, you achieve this without owning any land and waiting for seasonal crop growth cycles.
Utilization of the “Collectible Capital”
The $250,000 windfall serves as a critical threshold in FS25, unlocking specific tiers of gameplay progression immediately, starting with land acquisition.
On a map like Zielonka, where standard starter plots such as Farmland #45 and #46 cost a combined total of roughly $221,000, spending the first morning collecting items (specifically the Golden Apples) can fully fund this initial investment without the need for a bank loan, thereby saving thousands in daily interest payments.
Alternatively, this capital sits exactly at the price point of high-performance medium tractors, such as the John Deere 8R series, or an entry-level Combine Harvester. This immediate purchasing power allows a player to skip the typical “small tractor struggle” and begin farming with efficient width-implements right from the start.
Finally, smart players may choose to invest this capital into Production Chains, such as the Carpentry or Sawmill. These facilities generate passive income, effectively turning the one-time injection of $250,000 into a recurring revenue stream that supports the farm for years to come.
The First Step of a Master Farmer
In Farming Simulator 25, collectibles are not merely easter eggs for the curious. They are a fiscal subsidy designed to help savvy players bootstrap their agricultural empire. Whether you are hunting antique elevators in Riverbend Springs or Golden Apples in Zielonka, the time spent is the most profitable hour you will play in the entire game.
Stay tuned for our upcoming detailed guides, where I will provide the exact coordinates and map locations for every collectible in Riverbend Springs, Hutan Pantai, and Zielonka. Check out Instant Gaming and support me by purchasing the best deals on the base game, DLCs, and much more through this link!