Call of the Wild: The Angler™ News

Diamond fish are no longer as elusive, and objects previously missing collisions and key missions with progression issues have been addressed. Also, the players with motion sickness should find driving around much more comfortable after installing this update. Read on below for the full breakdown.



[h2]Improvements[/h2]

• The frequency of Diamond Fish spawning in the Norway Reserve has been improved. The Golden Ridge Reserve Diamond spawn rates have also been balanced out.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: Looking at the data and hearing from the Community we realized that Diamonds ended up being much harder to catch in both Norway and Golden Ridge Reserve. We've updated the numbers on both maps and made some fixes to make all spawn rates more consistent. We will continue to closely monitor our analytics and your feedback to ensure that all fish spawn rates are balanced well in the future.
  
  
• A small number of objects within the Norway Reserve were missing collisions. These have now been resolved.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: A couple of objects slipped through the net, but we've caught them all now and that includes fixing up one of the collectibles that had fallen through a rock.
  
• The main narrative mission in Norway had reports of not progressing correctly. The step to 'Find the Rod' saw the key not always spawning after burning the coal. This issue has now been fixed.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: There was a small chance based upon previous actions for the key not to spawn as intended on the first chapter of the Norway Narrative mission which had blocked a few players. We've been able to isolate the problem and make sure that even if you got stuck there, now you'll be able to go back and progress.
  
  
• Vehicle cameras have been improved to reduce motion sickness by blending the movement of the camera between the vehicle and the horizon.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: Players who previously suffered from motion sickness should now feel much more comfortable traversing the rough terrain and choppy waters. We've tested this change with members of the team who previously got affected while driving the 4x4. They confirmed that they no longer feel ill when going on a ride around Golden Ridge and Trollsporet! (No developers were harmed while testing this patch!)

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

[h3]Progression[/h3]

• The Daily Challenge asking players to catch 6 Asp of any rank in Norway wasn't tracking as intended, leaving players unable to fulfill the requirements. This is now working as intended.

[h3]Visuals[/h3]

• A specific location within Norway saw water being cut short, leaving part of the water body missing. This has now been resolved.

We’re looking forward to hearing what you think about the changes, so please keep your feedback coming! Join our Discord server to share your thoughts directly with developers, and don’t forget to follow us on social media to never miss any upcoming news about The Angler (psst, we have more exciting things to talk about in the future).

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Happy fishing, Anglers!

A brand new year is here and it's full steam ahead! We're in the midst of setting up new ways of working even closer with you, the Community, than ever before, to provide more rewarding, immersive, and memorable experiences.

[h2]Here are some amazing highlights that the Community accomplished in 2022[/h2]

• 11 community-driven game updates & hotfixes
  
• The release of the Norway Reserve
  
• Over 18 million lines cast
  
• 10 million successful catches
  
• 513 000 snapped lines (oof!)
  
• Average fight time - 23.55 seconds
  
• Most-hooked fish - Rainbow Trout
  
• & a whopping 3.9 MILLION Bronze fish & 4.1 MILLION Silver fish hooked

And we're not finished yet, we have a new patch coming soon with more updates in too!

Remember that you can always share your thoughts and feedback with us directly in Discord. You can also visit our Steam forums!

Enjoying the game? Please consider leaving us a review, it really helps spread the word!

Happy fishing!
The Angler Dev Team

[h3]’Tis the season for giving and friendship![/h3]
The Steam Winter Sale is live and The Angler is 34% off until 5 January '23 🎁
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[h2]🎄There's more...[/h2]

[h3]Save on the base game and get Norway for free[/h3]
Offer ends 5 January 2023
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[h3]More free DLC content[/h3]
Forever available for base game owners!
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[h2]Our new reserve is out - welcome to Norway, anglers! [/h2]

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With a new magnificent location to explore, 13 new fish species to catch, 67 new missions to tackle and many more surprises to discover, this new reserve promises to keep you hooked.

What’s more, we’re making Norway free to redeem till January 5th. This should give enough time for all players - veteran anglers or newcomers - to claim this new reserve and add it next to Golden Ridge Reserve in their collection of awesome angling locales.

Get the Norway Reserve for free now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2165500/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__Norway_Reserve/

[h2]Become Legends[/h2]

We’re not done yet! Alongside this new reserve, we’re releasing a new major game update today - Legends. Building upon The Challenger Update, Legends introduces a brand new rarity tier for fish, an emote system and many more improvements directly inspired by our community’s feedback. Let’s discover them all!

[h3]Legends | Features & Quality of Life Improvements[/h3]

• Legendary Fish have been added to Golden Ridge Reserve! See if you can find and catch the elusive Legendaries.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: There are 3 unique legendary fish: Big Larry the Catfish, Sidewinder the Lake Trout and Goldstein the Largemouth Bass.
  
  
• Emotes are now available from the Quick Menu to communicate and show off with.
  
  
• Dev Team’s Notes: There are 6 emotes coming with Legends: Hello, Thanks, Jumping Jack, Council Pop, Chest Beat and Cheeky Wine.
  
  
• New Achievements have been added to recognize your feats and efforts in the new Norway Reserve.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: There are 5 new achievements to exclusively unlock in Trollsporet Naturreservat.
  
  
• The Norway Reserve is free to own forever if you add it to your account before January 5th, 2023. However, in case you missed it, know that you’ll still be able to join your friends in Trollsporet if they own it.
  
  Dev Team’s Note: Spending time with friends is one of the best parts of The Angler, so we’ve made sure Norway wouldn’t reduce your ability to fish with buddies.
  
  
• New Daily & Weekly Challenges have been added for the Norway Reserve.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: Trollsporet will have its own selection of challenges, allowing you to score even more XP by playing in both reserves.
  
  
• Lure Physics have been greatly improved, orienting correctly as you reel in.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: Lures weren’t moving as we intended, so we’ve globally updated their behavior to improve the lure presentation across the board.
  
  
• Additional Catch Information is now captured on the Catch Reward screen, with the duration of the fight and your account name.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: We’ve noticed some of our players are a little competitive, so we’ve added more details to help facilitate comparing scores.
  
  
• A 24 Hour Clock has been added to the map, displaying the time of day or night.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: The time of day affects the activity of different fish species, so armed with your clock, you’ll be able to better target specific fish.
  
  
• The flashlight can now be manually toggled on and off via the Quick Menu at any time of day.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: Previously, the flashlight was automatically switched on and off at fixed times of day. This update puts you in control. Just be aware it won’t be highly visible during the day.
  
  
• A new glowing float has been added for fishing at night. That way you can clearly see it, even in pitch black conditions.
  
  
• Imagery has been added to the Game Guide to improve the clarity of the information present in it.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: The Game Guide within the Journal has had pictures added to make it easier to understand what the tutorials are referring to.
  
  
• The Save System has been further improved, with auto backup and restore functionality to handle any save corruption.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: Your progress is important, so we’ve put in additional systems to ensure its integrity remains in check.

[h3]Legends | Patch Notes
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UI

• The option to rebind the reeling input has been restored.
  
• Dev Team’s Notes: We’d like to welcome all the players who use a reversed trigger layout back to the game!
• Gamepad binding prompt for “Reeling Faster” has been updated in the tutorial.
  
• The tension meter has had the small vertical lines at the top and bottom of the gauge removed.
  
• Lure and bait preferences that were cropped within the Handbook have been fixed.
  
• If the player runs out of money in the shop, items will now update correctly to inform them that they cannot be afforded.
  
• Fixed an issue that would allow players to attach the same tackle to two tackles equipped to two identical rods.
  
• Issues when navigating the Apex Connect Menus with the controller have been fixed.
  
• Traits in the Handbook are no longer displayed incorrectly after swapping quickly between tabs.
  

GAMEPLAY

• Resolved an issue where Diamond and Gold ranked fish could spawn in bodies of water where they should not.
  
• It’s no longer possible to instantly catch a fish that swims directly below the player. Depth is now factored in correctly.
  
• The Largemouth Bass compatible baits have been updated.
  
• Using the Quick Menu on the boat to switch rods no longer puts you back in the seat.
  
• Resolved the problem with switching camera perspectives when interacting with the shop or vehicle spawners after catching a fish.
  
• Updates have been made to the classic tackle pack rods and reels to correct their stats.
  
• The strike notification whilst luring was sometimes too short to react to. This no longer happens.
  
• The Channel Catfish can now keep up with the reeling speeds of 2 or higher.
  

VISUAL

• Improved the behavior of the float during the casting sequence.
  
• The issue with the day/night cycle occasionally switching and transitioning to the wrong time of day has been resolved.
  
• Specular issues with the wetness volumes on underwater surfaces in the Emerald Lake region have been fixed.
  
• Clayton has had his annual visit to the dentist to have his teeth cleaned up.
  
• Water Buoys are once again floating.
  
• The waterwheel on the wheelhouse at the Watermill location now spins the right way and has had the intersecting post removed.
  

MULTIPLAYER

• Improvements have been made to the replication of other players’ rod bending during fish fights.
  

AUDIO

• Dialogue no longer continues to play if you exit to the Main Menu whilst it’s playing.
  
• We’ve reduced the proximity of remote player fishing audio, so you only hear players when you’re closer to them.
  

And that’s Legends! We hope you’ll have a blast discovering Norway and all these new additions and improvements we’ve brought to the game with this latest update.

If you’d like to share your thoughts and feedback on the Norway Reserve, Legends or The Angler in general with us, make sure to join our Discord server now. It’s a cool place to hang out with fellow players and discuss the game.

And remember! The Norway Reserve is free to claim and own forever till January 5th, 2023. So make sure to get it now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2165500/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__Norway_Reserve/

Happy fishing!

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The Angler’s second reserve is coming. Pack your gear and put on some warm clothes, we’re heading to Norway!

[h2]Trollsporet: A Gorgeous New Setting[/h2]

The Norway Reserve, or Trollsporet as the locals call it, is 37 square miles (96 square kilometers) and features three distinct biomes: Nøkkensjøen, Huldraskogen, and Fossegrimfjorden. Full of opportunities for exploration, You’ll find idyllic villages, hidden paths to secret fishing spots, and astonishing views from the tops of its towering mountains. As a perk of the region, you’ll also get to enjoy the midnight sun and the Northern Lights as you explore the wilderness.



[h2]The friends we make along the (Nor)way[/h2]

When you first arrive in Trollsporet, you’ll meet our new Warden and shopkeeper, Astrid and Torbjørn. Astrid can be quite reserved, but if you get her to tell you a story, you might just catch a glimpse of her more whimsical side. Torbjørn, on the other hand, will break out the small talk when you visit his shop looking for new gear to buy. Together, Astrid and Torbjørn make a lovely couple and formidable team that you’ll get to know well during your time at the reserve.

[h2]Want Fish? We’ve Got Fish![/h2]

In addition to offering a brand new setting to explore, the Norway Reserve features 13 species of fish that are new to The Angler. Set out on a quest to land a huge catch like an Atlantic Salmon or Zander, or go for smaller species like a Roach or Chub. You’ll find all shapes and sizes of fish in these Norwegian waters, including the Brown Bullhead Catfish, Burbot, and European Perch. With the Northern Pike included from our Golden Ridge Reserve, there are a total of 14 species of fish to catch in Trollsporet.

[h2]Activities Aplenty[/h2]

To keep you busy between casts, we’ve included 67 new missions made up of Daily and Weekly Challenges, Geocache missions, Scavenger hunts, and one Narrative mission. You’ll discover unique points of interest, find tucked away collectibles, and perhaps even Troll Rocks. Astrid and Torbjørn will be more than happy to call in some favors if you’re willing to lend a hand.



[h2]An Opportunity To Say Thank You[/h2]

The Angler has grown and evolved tremendously over the past few months. Thanks to the community’s feedback and support, we’ve been able to bring the changes and improvements players wanted to see in our game. Therefore, we believe it’s only fair we share our thanks with you all - by making Norway free to claim till January 5th. This should give enough time for all players - veteran anglers or newcomers - to redeem this new reserve and have a blast discovering it. We hope you’ll appreciate it as much as we appreciate having you around!

[h2]Release Date[/h2]

Excited to join us in Norway? Fret not, the wait won’t be long! The new reserve is coming on December 15th.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all in the Norway Reserve! In the meantime, make sure to join us on Discord, where you can share your ideas for The Angler with the dev team and don’t forget to grab our latest free DLC - the Wilderness Cosmetic Pack.