Call of the Wild: The Angler™ News

Available now, this gorgeous new fishing reserve is packed to the brim with opportunities for angling, exploration, and discovery.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288430/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__Spain_Reserve/

[h2]FEATURES[/h2]
Cherished by fishing enthusiasts and travelers from around the world, it’s your turn to find out what makes Aguas Claras a memorable destination.

[h3]A CHARMING NEW RESERVE TO EXPLORE [/h3]
Spain! Explore bountiful, unspoiled nature and find the perfect fishing spot at a perilous mountain gorge or in secret underground lakes and rocky mountain streams.


[h3]16 FISH SPECIES[/h3]
Spain Reserve is home to 16 unique fish species, 11 of which are completely new discoveries. Find and catch species such as the Andalusian Barbel, Mirror Carp, and European Eel.

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[h3]FRESH MISSIONS, CHALLENGES, & DISCOVERABLES[/h3]
Set out to seek the wonder and heritage this Reserve has to offer. Unravel mysteries, discover hidden collectibles and caches, and test your skills against more than 60 exciting new missions and challenges.



Welcome to Spain, Anglers! We can’t wait to see you share your adventures and catches with us.
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Releasing for free alongside The Angler’s newest paid Reserve DLC, patch 1.4.0 includes a bundle of bug fixes and balancing changes, brand-new features, and one spooktacular event!

[h2]FEATURES & QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]

The Trophy Shot is a new feature in the reward screen that allows you to better frame your caught fish for that perfect snapshot. Now you can even turn around to show off your catch to others in multiplayer!

• Dev Team’s Note: Instead of just hiding the user interface in the reward screen, you'll now be able to line up that perfect trophy shot by adjusting both the camera and character to frame your catch.

The “Voyage Blurat” 4x4 vehicle, has been sent to the garage for a tune-up. Expect it to be slightly swifter and more capable over rough and steep terrain.

• Dev Team’s Note: Following community feedback and the introduction of some rather steep hills in Spain, we've re-tuned the 4x4. Now it has a bit more torque, better power bandings, and more grip to meet the needs of the terrain.

The map for each location has been updated to be more distinctive and provide information about the terrain heights and water depths.

• Dev Team’s Note: The map is an essential tool to aid your exploration and we felt that it was missing some key information about navigation and fish finding. We've added contour lines so you can better understand the layout of the terrain, and see the depth of the water and the height of the hills at a glance.

Halloween has come to the Golden Ridge Reserve! Check out the scary décor and spend your hard-earned credits on limited-time gear and spooky cosmetics.

• Dev Team’s Note: Don't miss out on the exclusive Halloween items available to purchase with your in-game credits. Once unlocked they're yours to keep all year round.

[h2]PATCH NOTES[/h2]
[h3]GAMEPLAY[/h3]

• An issue causing the rod to get pulled downwards, making it impossible to lift or pump, after hooking a fish has been resolved.
  
• A selection of missions in the Golden Ridge Reserve have been made easier, including the mission to catch the “Gold Rank Green Sunfish”.
  
• Players will no longer be able to look backward while casting the rod and standing on a boat.
  
• It is no longer possible to get a rod stuck on the screen by casting at the same time as talking to the Shopkeeper.
  
• We've addressed an issue where the game would incorrectly inform you about entering the deep water while being on land in certain locations in the Golden Ridge Reserve and the Trollsporet Nature Reserve.
  
• Sidewinder, the Golden Ridge Reserve Legendary fish, has been made easier to bait.

[h3]PROGRESSION[/h3]

• The "Norway Jose" trophy/achievement will now correctly unlock after finding all of the collectibles in the Trollsporet Nature Reserve.
  
• It is no longer necessary to re-equip the Spinner Lure during “Taylor's Tackle Academy: Advanced Class” to progress the mission objective.

[h3]VISUAL[/h3]

• We've addressed an issue causing caught fish to appear less reflective and more matte when fished out in certain locations.
  
• We've fixed an issue that would cause the wrong level of detail (LOD) to be displayed on several signs.
  
• Various objects have been repositioned to align better with the ground in Golden Ridge Reserve.
  
• We’ve fixed a handful of unnatural-looking water transitions at waterfalls in Golden Ridge Reserve.
  
• Tire mark decals left by the 4x4 have been adjusted to align better with the ground and look more natural at night time.

[h3]MULTIPLAYER[/h3]

• Apex Connect names now update correctly in-game after a reboot if they were changed on the Apex Account website.
  
• It is no longer possible to interrupt other players’ emotes by equipping a rod while standing next to them in multiplayer.
  
• We’ve addressed an issue in multiplayer where it was possible to “kidnap” a player using a boat while they were actively fishing.
  
• On Xbox, accepting a system game invite while the game is closed now correctly follows the intended flow into the game.

[h3]UI[/h3]

• The button prompts now correctly update when using a keyboard and mouse to navigate from the map to the rod setup menu.
  
• We've fixed an issue causing a tutorial pop-up about lures to be displayed in various incorrect situations.
  
• “The Sauger is most active during the night time" message no longer remains on screen after catching a gold rank Sauger.
  
• The incorrect button prompts within the Apex Connect Menus have been removed.

[h3]AUDIO[/h3]

• Opening the map while reversing in the 4x4 will no longer cause the engine sound to continue playing in the menus.
  
• We’ve fixed an issue with the missing waterfall sounds.
  
• The Shopkeeper in GRR will no longer use the exit dialogue "You didn't buy anything!" during the tutorial.

[h2]TAKE PART IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES[/h2]

[h3]DIVE INTO DISCORD[/h3]
Chat and make friends, participate in weekly competitions, discover helpful resources, and celebrate your most impressive catches with us! Just remember to read the #faq and pick your #roles as soon as you join. :)

[h3]REEL IN THOSE CHALLENGES![/h3]
Creators! Explore Spain and earn some sweet rewards! Our latest creator campaign is live now on Dare Drop, featuring exciting challenges to tackle for anglers of all levels.

What are you waiting for? Check out the event details here!

[h3]CHECK OUT THE TACKLE BOX[/h3]
Join us today, Tuesday, October 31st at 6 PM CET / 12 PM EDT for a very special Expansive Worlds live stream with guests from The Angler’s development team. Celebrate Spain, Patch 1.4.0, and the in-game Halloween event with us! We’ll hang out and answer questions from the community. You’ll be able to catch the stream on both Twitch and YouTube.

[h2]Sink your hooks into savings this Halloween[/h2]
[h3]October 25th - November 1st[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1408610/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler/

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

[h3]Happy Angleroween![/h3]

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Located in Andalusia, Spain, Aguas Claras is packed to the brim with opportunities for angling, exploration, and discovery. This brand-new fishing destination comes with new missions and challenges, fish, mountainous vistas, and mysterious subterranean delights.

[h2]A PICTURESQUE ANGLER’S GETAWAY[/h2]
Whether you’re keen to test your skill and gear against the Andalusian Barbel, the Mirror Carp, or the European Eel, anglers of all levels will find the challenge they’re looking for. With 16 distinct species – 11 unique to this DLC – there’s always something to catch.

Call of the Wild: The Angler’s third Reserve is coming soon to Console and PC on October 31st, and is available to wishlist now on Steam.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288430/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__Spain_Reserve/?beta=0

We hope you’ll enjoy this new and breathtaking location as much as we do!



[h2]FREE UPDATE: PATCH 1.4.0[/h2]
Releasing alongside the upcoming Spain Reserve DLC, Patch 1.4.0 introduces new features and several improvements and fixes.

[h3]SNEAK-PEEK[/h3]
Here’s a fraction of what will be arriving with the free update:

• Trophy Shot: A new Reward Screen feature that will allow you to find a solid frame for your snapshot.
  
• 4X4 Tune-up: Just in time for Spain’s steep and hilly topography, you can expect a bit more torque, better power bandings, and more grip to meet the needs of the terrain.
  
• Nose Dive: We’ve resolved the common issue involving rods being inescapably pulled downward after hooking a fish.
  
• Norway Jose: This achievement will now correctly unlock after finding all the Collectibles in Trollsporet Nature Reserve.

The full release notes will be available on launch!

[h2] COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES[/h2]
[h3]FISH OR DARE! OR BOTH?[/h3]
Are you looking for fun ways to engage with your fans and get rewards to share with your community? We’ve teamed up with our friends at Dare Drop once again to create a fun campaign filled with activities. More information about when this Dare Drop event kicks off will be revealed soon!

[h3]UP-STREAM[/h3]
Join us this coming Tuesday, October 31 from 1800 CET / 1300 EDT, for a The Angler/theHunter double feature, filled with spooky delights, FAQ, and fun banter. Catch us on Twitch and YouTube – you won’t want to miss it!

And if you haven't done so already, don't forget to enable notifications to receive alerts for the weekly Tackle Box live stream!

[h3]JOIN THE ANGLING COMMUNITY[/h3]
Make a splash in our official Discord community. Stay up to date with all things The Angler, participate in weekly competitions, and celebrate your most impressive catches with us! You’ll even find helpful resources whether you’re a veteran or a novice. Just remember to read the #faq and pick your #roles before diving in!

Patch 1.3.2 is live across all platforms! We've tackled several issues with challenges, user interface, and stability reported by our community. Read the notes below for more info.

[h2]Challenges[/h2]

• Tracking of Daily and Weekly challenges should now work as intended.
  
• The issue surrounding certain challenges not showing images for the fish species they feature has now been addressed.
  

[h2]Trophies & Achievements[/h2]

• Shopkeeper Fishing Missions will now track correctly toward the trophy/achievement “Taylor Made”.
  

[h2]User Interface[/h2]

• The game will no longer display an image and details of the previously equipped item instead of the current one in the rod builder menu while changing rod attachments.
  
• We’ve fixed an issue with navigating through all baits or lures in the attachment section of the Rod Assembly screen.
  
• Button prompts now update correctly when switching between the Backpack, Journal, and Rods menus.
  

[h2]Visual[/h2]

• We’ve addressed an occasionally occurring multiplayer issue where players would encounter a bright flash as a nearby player took out their rod.
  
• The stutter seen when continuously pumping to pull fish in during the "Secure Catch" phase has been addressed.
  
• We’ve fixed issues with multiple waterbodies not appearing correctly in the Golden Ridge Reserve.
  
  Dev Team’s Notes: You can now catch fish in the affected waterbodies again, so don’t forget to bring some extra bait!

[h2]Missions[/h2]

• The Ruby River Range Gold Fishing Challenge has been updated to ensure that the fishing location correctly spawns a Gold Rank Green Sunfish.
  

[h2]Progression[/h2]

• We’ve fixed an issue caused by quitting the game during “Taylor's Tackle Academy: Expert Class”. It will no longer result in a progression blocker upon relaunching the game.
  

[h2]Stability[/h2]

• A selection of fast travel issues in Norway have been resolved to improve game stability.
  
• Multiple optimizations, memory savings, and fixes have been deployed to improve general game stability across all platforms.
  

We hope that the fixes included in Patch 1.3.2 will improve your experience with our game. Thank you so much for all your reports, feedback, and support - especially during the console release! To stay updated with the latest news, updates, and developments make sure to check out The Angler Community Tracker and follow our social media channels.

Call of the Wild: The Angler is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One! It also joined Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass for PC.

Watch our latest Dev Diary: Casting the Net Wider.

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The team has worked hard behind the scenes to deliver a console launch and gameplay experience that we hope meets your expectations. We can’t wait to hear all about those magnificent angling adventures!

[h2]CONSOLE PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS[/h2]
No matter your preference, you’ll be able to play with friends across PC and console thanks to cross-platform play

[h3]Targeted console framerates:[/h3]

• 60 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
  
• 30 FPS on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One
  

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X players can also choose between Performance or Quality mode in the game settings, favoring an increased frame rate or graphical quality and resolution

[h3]GET IT NOW[/h3]
Head to the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store for Xbox to get The Angler today!

[h3]LAUNCH EDITION[/h3]
A perfect beginner bundle, this limited-time-only edition includes the base game and Norway Reserve.

[h3]DELUXE EDITION[/h3]
For the enthusiastic angler who wants more, the Deluxe Edition comes with the base game and Reserve Pass which includes Norway, two upcoming unannounced Reserves, and a Cosmetic T-shirt Pack. Reserve Pass will be available on PC at a later date.

Here’s to you, our amazing community, for all the support and patience you’ve given us over the last year. We look forward to creating more enjoyable content and evolving The Angler experience for years to come, thanks in part to your valuable feedback!

Happy Angling!

[h3]IN CASE YOU MISSED IT[/h3]

• Read up on the Evolution Update, released for PC on August 16 and available now for console
  
• Learn more about the onboarding and progression overhaul in this dev diary by Technical Designer Nathan van den Berg