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Early Access September 11 + Playtest & Roadmap!

🎣 Welcome, virtual anglers!

I’m excited to share with you the latest updates about the game, our release plan, and the roadmap for future development.
πŸ“… The official Early Access launch will take place on September 11.



This will still be a developing version – full of improvements, fixes, and new features.
I want every one of you to have an influence on the game. I carefully read all your suggestions – many of them have been spot-on and were already implemented during the demo phase.
During Early Access, I will continue listening to your feedback and gladly consider your ideas.

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πŸ§ͺ Playtests before release
Soon we will launch the Playtest version, which will involve selected testers as well as streamers and YouTubers.
Before the official release on September 11, they will show you what the game currently looks like.

⏳ Playtests will run until September 10.
During this period, we will focus on:
- 🐟 finding and fixing bugs,
- βš™οΈ improving stability,
- ✨ adding new features and enhancements.

🎁 Don’t miss your chance!
On many πŸ“Ί Twitch and πŸ“Ή YouTube channels there will be extra key giveaways for the Playtest version, allowing you to play the game before release!
Follow these channels and enable notifications to stay updated – keys will be given away live during streams and video content.

πŸ“Ί Twitch:
[PL] https://twitch.tv/tnt_marcin
[PL] https://www.twitch.tv/pawel2276
[PL] https://www.twitch.tv/barto162
[EN] https://www.twitch.tv/zayn3kol
[EN] https://www.twitch.tv/fatrabb1t
[EN] https://www.twitch.tv/donnieboi4
[EN] https://www.twitch.tv/goldcyprinus
[EN] https://www.twitch.tv/codypro87
[EN] https://www.twitch.tv/bisonbennett10
[EN] https://www.twitch.tv/rageingk

πŸ“Ή YouTube:
[PL] https://www.youtube.com/@bumszakalaka25
[PL] https://www.youtube.com/@tkey87gaming6
[PL] https://www.youtube.com/@arcadioskorpionryba
[EN] https://www.youtube.com/@Philsim-r7v
[EN] https://www.youtube.com/@TheVirtualOurdoors

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πŸ’¬ Official Discord
Join the official game Discord server to find tips, ask questions, and discuss the game with the community.
https://discord.gg/xhWy44s9zp

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πŸ“’ Facebook
Follow my Facebook page to stay up to date with game news:
https://www.facebook.com/MastercodeStudio

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πŸ—Ί Game Development Roadmap

πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements
- πŸ›  Optimization and bug fixing – resolving reported issues and improving game stability.
- βš–οΈ Game balancing and regulations – fine-tuning mechanics and gameplay rules.
- 🎣 Fishing regulations – introducing limits and realistic fishing rules.
- πŸŒ… Visual effects improvements – enhanced lighting, water, vegetation, environment details, plus new surface water effects.
- πŸ”Š Sound improvements – more realistic nature, fishing rod, and environment sounds.
- πŸŒ€ Spinning method improvements – better animations and lure presentation techniques.
- πŸ•΄ Character animation improvements – smoother movements and more dynamic fishing rod handling.

🐟 New Content
- 🐠 Unique β€œOversize” fish – rare, exceptionally large specimens.
- 🎯 New fishing techniques – e.g., carp fishing and advanced rigs.
- πŸ“œ New quest types – expansion of Quest Girl missions, tailored to each region.
- πŸ† Fishing tournaments – qualifiers, semi-finals, and finals.
- πŸ“… Global daily competitions – daily challenges with leaderboards.
- πŸ—Ί New maps – Bug Valley and Vistula Mouth.
- 🌊 Expansion of existing maps – new fishing spots and bodies of water.

βš™οΈ Systems and Mechanics
- πŸͺ Fishing shop expansion – larger inventory, redesigned interface.
- πŸŽ’ Advanced inventory system – better loadout management and equipment options.
- πŸͺ£ Fishing bait creation – mixing ingredients, bait boats.
- πŸŽ– Reward system – bonuses for leaderboard placements and unique items.
- πŸ† Steam Achievements integration – linked with in-game achievements.

πŸ• Additional Features
- πŸͺ‘ Fishing chairs and umbrellas – fish while sitting.
- πŸ”₯ Camping options – build campfires and set up camp.
- πŸ“¬ In-game mailbox – receive system messages and send mail to other players.
- 🀝 Fishing clubs – in-game fishing communities, with cooperation, club tournaments, and inter-club competitions.