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Horse Bond

Horse experience from riding and feeding; levels up to 8, unlocking stars, naming and perks.

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Patch history

3 versions

Every fact about Horse Bond by game version, newest first.

VersionWhat we know
Planned
  • Idea of a perk that lowers bond XP lost when the horse dies. Unconfirmed
  • Design is working on making bond matter at max level and adding different horse foods; feeding currently boosts bond.
Dev build
  • Bonding unlocks three extra stars and max bond level is 8; reaching it grants a random good perk.
  • Bond is horse experience; levels unlock perks and stats, such as a back slot at level 6 for bags.
  • At bond level 8 a horse can gain a random trait, such as Loyal, which speeds bond gain.
Alpha 5
  • Reaching bond level 8 grants a new trait.

Sources

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Official posts, videos and game data this page is built from.

SourceDateUsed
Dev Livestream: End Game Doomsday Bunker (opens in a new tab) VideoNov 11, 20261
The Legend of California Dev Livestream (August) (opens in a new tab) VideoAug 15, 20261
The Legend of California Dev Livestream (July) (opens in a new tab) VideoJul 18, 20263
Jeff Kaplan + Tim Ford Play 10 MORE HOURS of The Legend of California (opens in a new tab) VideoMar 22, 20261

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