Maldives Update Tweaks for Smoother Fights

[p][/p][p]Hey Anglers,[/p][p][/p][p]Since the Maldives Update, we’ve been getting feedback about the toughest battles in the game - the epic fights with Unique Swordfish and Black Marlin. Some of you mentioned these fights felt a bit too long, or that fish were escaping too often due to low line tension.[/p][p][/p][p]While that behavior isn’t a bug, as when these powerful fish try to escape, they can sometimes swim quickly toward you causing the line to go slack, we still wanted to make things more enjoyable for our players. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been analyzing your feedback and in-game data to find the best balance between realistic challenge and fun gameplay.[/p][p][/p][h3]Here’s what’s been done:[/h3][p][/p][p]1. Adjusted certain parameters to make the fights shorter. Our data shows that average fight times are now around 10–12 minutes, with the longest ones lasting up to 30 minutes.[/p][p][/p][p]2. Improved line tension mechanics. You now have more time to react when the line goes slack, reducing the chances of losing fish due to sudden tension drops. As a result, our statistics show a significant drop in the amount of cases when fish were lost due to low line tension.[/p][p][/p][p]3. Added a line of Trolling Octopus lures with a larger variety of hook sizes from #11/0 to #16/0, giving you more precision when targeting big fish and helping you keep them securely hooked. As every seasoned angler knows, the closer your hook size matches the fish’s mouth, the better your chances of landing it without escape. You can find all the new lures now in the in-game shop![/p][p][/p][p]We hope these updates make your saltwater adventures even more exciting, keeping the thrill of the fight while making every catch feel fair and rewarding.[/p][p][/p][p]Just a quick reminder: your pull and reel technique makes a big difference! Don’t forget to pull your rod with wide vertical movements while reeling in to keep the tension right and land that trophy catch.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for all your feedback and ongoing support.[/p][p]Tight lines and big catches to all![/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:[/p][p]Discord[/p][p]Facebook Group[/p][p][/p][p]You are always welcome to ask for help in our support:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][email protected][/p][p][/p][p][/p]