Cast n Chill News

[p]The wind’s shiftin’ and the temps are droppin’. Best dig out yer boots and sharpen yer auger. There's an update blowin’ in early December that'll bring even more chill![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Hold onto yer hat! Toward the end of December, we’ve got another surprise rollin’ in just in time for the holidays 👀[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]Just a minor patch, folks. Like changin' the bobber, not the bait.[/p]

• [p]Updated Humpback Whitefish spawns to reliably spawn S and M sizes[/p]
• [p]Added camera toggle button for gamepad (L3) and keyboard (C)[/p]
• [p]Legendary fish will spawn again after a day (20hrs real time)[/p]
• [p]Reduced the chance larger fish will eat the fish on your hook[/p]
• [p]Fixed "catch fish with a fish" completing when it shouldn't[/p]
• [p]Fixed edge case where "catch fish above water" achievements wouldn't complete[/p]

[p]Howdy folks![/p][p]If yer itchin’ for a fresh cast and some crisp fall air, Autumnwood Lake is now ready for visitin’! Just swing by Rusty’s Bait n’ Tackle to grab yerself the Autumnwood Fishing License, and you’ll unlock a whole mess o’ goodies.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]2 BEAUTIFUL NEW FISHIN’ SPOTS[/h3][p]• Shallows Edge – A peaceful stretch o' shoreline where the water’s shallow, leaves float lazy-like, and ya might spot an owl watchin’ from the trees. Snow-capped mountains stand guard in the distance, lookin’ like a postcard come to life.[/p][p]• Otter Cove – Tucked away and full o’ charm, this cozy lil’ cove’s got smooth rocks, driftwood galore, and a gentle waterfall tricklin’ down into a pool where, get this, a whole family o’ otters has moved in! [/p][p][/p][h3]WHAT ELSE IS NEW?[/h3]

• [p]8 New Fish Species to discover
  (Yup, 2 more legendary lunkers in the mix - good luck landin’ those beauties!)[/p]
• [p]A Dachshund Companion option (That’s right, a lil’ sausage dog in the boat with ya - cuter than a bug’s ear.)[/p]
• [p]3 New Lures to Unlock:[/p]
  • [p]Heavy Drop Shot[/p]
  • [p]Minnow Swimbait[/p]
  • [p]Bluegill Swimbait[/p]
• [p]New Rod: The Copperleaf 86 Made for L to XXL fish, and spooled with a fluoro line that’s strong but sneaky. Won’t spook them bigger picky ones![/p]

[p][/p][h3]EXTRA GOODIES:[/h3]

• [p]Gamepad Vibration Support[/p]
• [p]More Performance Improvements[/p]
• [p]Some fish now eat smaller fish[/p]

[p][/p][h2]EASTERN WINDS DLC ANNOUNCEMENT[/h2][p]Hold onto yer tackle box - we just dropped the first teaser image for the upcoming DLC: Eastern Winds.[/p][p][/p][p]This one's shapin' up to be a real beaut. Picture this: cherry blossoms dancin’ on the breeze, bamboo rustlin’ by still shores, and ancient shrines overlookin’ misty coves full of fish so strange you’ll think you’re dreamin’. [/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re castin’ from a lily-covered riverbank or driftin’ through foggy mountain lakes, there’s always somethin’ rare on the line. [/p][p][/p][p]👉 Wishlist Eastern Winds now and be ready for a whole new chapter in yer anglin’ adventures![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Keep yer lines tight and yer thermos full - we’ve got more free updates comin’ over the next few months.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Howdy folks, and thanks for playing! Since launch, we’ve been reading your feedback and working hard on an update focused on refining the fish fighting mechanics and adding some fun new features.[/p][p][/p][h3]🎣 Fish Fighting Improvements[/h3][p]You can now let your line go slack and see it with clear visual cues to help you manage tension and avoid over-pulling. [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also added the ability to steer and guide the fish slightly when pulling at just the right time and improved bubble particles to let you know when the fish is thrashing easier.[/p][p][/p][h3]🐟 Smarter Fish Behaviour[/h3][p] Fish no longer sprint endlessly in one direction or head butt the lakebed. Their movement is now more natural and satisfying.[/p][p][/p][h3]🧍 New Angler Animations[/h3][p]
We’ve added some lovely new animations to bring your angler to life with more personality.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]⚙️ Idle Mode Enhancements[/h3][p]
You can now tweak Idle Mode to limit what can be caught passively.
And introducing Screensaver Mode – no progression, no sales, no achievements. Just relax and enjoy the scenery.[/p][p][/p][h3]🐶 New Pupper Option[/h3][p]
There’s a new good doggo to choose from: a loyal German Shepherd companion.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Thank you to everyone who helped Beta test this update! [/h3]

[p]Howdy folks, and thanks for playing! Since launch, we’ve been reading your feedback and working hard on an update focused on refining the fish fighting mechanics and adding some fun new features.[/p][p][/p][h3]🎣 Fish Fighting Improvements[/h3][p]You can now let your line go slack and see it with clear visual cues to help you manage tension and avoid over-pulling. [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also added the ability to steer and guide the fish slightly when pulling at just the right time and improved bubble particles to let you know when the fish is thrashing easier.[/p][p][/p][h3]🐟 Smarter Fish Behaviour[/h3][p] Fish no longer sprint endlessly in one direction or head butt the lakebed. Their movement is now more natural and satisfying.[/p][p][/p][h3]🧍 New Angler Animations[/h3][p]
We’ve added some lovely new animations to bring your angler to life with more personality.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3]🐶 New Pupper Option[/h3][p]
There’s a new good doggo to choose from: a loyal German Shepherd companion.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🧪 How to Access the Open Beta[/h3][p]
To try out this update:
In your Steam Library, select Cast n Chill, then the settings cog ⚙️ , then select Properties.[/p][p][/p][p]
Go to the Betas tab and choose Public beta from the dropdown menu.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]💬 Provide Feedback[/h3][p]
Inside the beta version, open the pause menu and look to the top left for a link to the Beta Feedback Form.[/p][p]
We’d love to know what you think![/p]