"Necesse: Full Guide to Animal Breeding"

In survival games, there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all approach—strategies vary, playstyles differ, but certain mechanics remain constant. In Necesse, while progression paths are diverse, one core system stays consistent: animal breeding. Whether you're building a thriving settlement or preparing for late-game challenges, mastering animal husbandry is essential. Here’s your complete guide to breeding in Necesse.

How to Tame Animals in Necesse

Before you can start breeding, you need to ensure your animals are properly tamed and integrated into your settlement. The taming process in Necesse works similarly to classic mechanics seen in games like Minecraft. To gain an animal’s trust, simply feed it Wheat. This resource is relatively easy to obtain—either grow Wheat Seeds, which you can plant across your base, or gather it from cave biomes.

Once you have Wheat, you can feed animals directly or use Feeding Troughs for a more efficient setup. Feeding Troughs reduce manual labor, freeing up your time for construction, exploration, or defense. However, consistency matters: if troughs aren’t refilled, animals will go hungry and lose taming progress. Keep them fed, and over time, all animals in your settlement will become fully tamed—setting the stage for successful breeding.

How to Breed Animals in Necesse

With a stable of tamed animals, you’re ready to expand your herd. Breeding in Necesse follows a straightforward rule: you need one male and one female of the same species. Unlike some games, there’s no universal breeding unit—each pair must be compatible and properly prepared.

Begin by constructing a fenced pen to contain your chosen pair. As long as both animals are fully tamed, they will eventually enter Love Mode, indicated by heart particles. After a short period, a baby animal will spawn within the pen. This offspring will take additional time to mature into an adult, after which it can also be used for further breeding.

It’s important to note that overcrowding can disrupt the breeding process. Placing too many animals in a single enclosure may prevent Love Mode from triggering. For optimal results, use dedicated, smaller pens exclusively for breeding pairs. While moving animals manually might seem tedious, especially in mid-to-late game, there’s a smarter way to streamline the process.

How to Automate Breeding in Necesse

Let’s face it—managing livestock isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. Fortunately, Necesse offers automation through settlement management. Once you unlock the ability to recruit Settlers, assign the Animal Keeper role to one of them. This specialized worker handles all aspects of animal care, including refilling Feeding Troughs and maintaining taming levels.

With an Animal Keeper on duty, your breeding pairs stay happy and well-fed without constant oversight. While you’ll still need to set up pens and monitor growth, the daily grind of husbandry is significantly reduced. Automation lets you focus on expanding your base, tackling dungeons, or advancing your tech tree—without sacrificing your livestock operation.

That’s everything you need to know about animal breeding in Necesse. From taming to automated reproduction, mastering this system ensures a steady supply of resources and a resilient settlement.

Necesse is available in Early Access on Steam.