Fishing Planet News

Hey anglers,

Steam Autumn Sale coming your way with limited-time discount on some of the most exotic tackle packs:


Don’t miss this unique offer on some of the most versatile and powerful tackle along with many perks and goodies - valid through November 28th!

Congratulations!
You’ve made it into the Finals! Here in Peru, on the tropical waters of Lake Maku-Maku, you'll be up in 10 of the best anglers in the world!

1 Dragon_Izzaro
2 Dragon_CMOX
3 Dragon_Yamz59
4 Dragon_KinorK
5 Dartagnan67
6 Foxiii
7 Citydog521
8 X-Series_Zlat87
9 UA_ORiON
10 hunter-uru

Hey Anglers,

Get ready for a special Thanksgiving treat!
This year Fishing Planet is hosting a brand new event and we want you to be a part of the festivities.

Join us for an unforgettable dinner with the entire Fishing Planet family! To whip up some delicious dishes for our Thanksgiving feast, embark on a series of exciting missions.

• Catch fish, small and large, using Golden Corn. From Lone Star to San Joaquin, Sunfish or Trout — no underwater dweller can resist it.
  
• Keep harvesting Golden Corn at the event locations — it's your ticket to boosting your chances of a good catch.
  
• Our special Thanksgiving Cauldrons will be cooking up delightful fish dishes for our festive dinner
  
• Earn the Pilgrim Hat reward by accomplishing the Catcher in the Corn achievement.
  

With the mid-level waterways as main event locations this event is catered for players of all levels to complete.


Thanksgiving Day brings the spirit of harvest, family, and, of course, Fishing Planet! Gear up for a November filled with exciting new adventures!

The event will be active until 10 a.m. UTC, November 27.


As part of the event, we will be setting up a Thanksgiving feast at Lone Star Lake.
To do this, you need to collect a certain number of Holiday Dishes.

You can obtain these Holiday Dishes by completing fish-catching and ingredient-gathering missions for cooking on each event location, which will be marked with the turkey icons on the global map.

[h2]The search for the Cornucopia[/h2]

Let's find first the Horn of Plenty or Cornucopia. Successful completion grants will grant you access to the next missions.


[h2]THANKSGIVING DINNER[/h2]


Embark on a culinary journey with our assortment of fish-inspired dishes, each starting with a magical interaction with a cauldron in various locations.

From the delectable Assorted Fish Platter at LONE STAR to the savory Stuffed Carp at LESNIVILA, and the delightful Fish Pie awaiting you at MUDWATER, each culinary adventure begins with a cauldron encounter.

Explore the rich flavors of Trout Sashimi at ROCKY, savor the Grilled Carp at NEHERRIN, and warm up with the Festive Fish Soup at GHENT TERNEUZEN. Uncover the tempting Smoked Trophies at TIBER, the Gefilte Fish at QUANCHKIN, the Trout Tacos at SAINT CROIX, and the exotic Chinese-style Carp at SAN JOAQUIN.

Each cauldron holds the key to a unique and flavorful feast, inviting you to indulge in the art of culinary exploration.

[h3]Table decorations[/h3]
- When all dishes are ready it is time to start decorating the main table. Collect all items and dont forget to chek EMERALD.

[h3]Corn Harvest[/h3]

And don't forget about the Corn Bushes! They're stocked with essential items you'll need. To ace those event missions and achievements, make sure to reel in the big ones using the special event baits - golden corn and regular corn.


[h2]Secret Missions[/h2]
There are also two secret missions waiting for you. You’ll find out you got the reward only after you accidentally complete them yourself!


[h2]Do not miss a chance to get the Thanksgiving Cornucopia Pack![/h2]



Celebrate the holiday fishing tradition with the Thanksgiving Cornucopia Pack! Don't miss your chance to snag the Thanksgiving edition true Pilgrim’s Doublet. This pack is a complete package, featuring spin reels, rods, lines, hooks, a spacious Keepnet, and plenty of bait!

Welcome to the Topwater Kayak Cup tournament, where you’ll try your hand at catching a wide variety of fish with topwater lures following special rules!
You’ll need to not only demonstrate your skills in catching big fish, but also to reach the Finish Point before the end of the tournament time! Travel to the most lucrative fishing locations of the world, from Lake Falcon in Oregon, through the Selenge River in Mongolia and Delta San Joaquin in California, to the semi-finals at Saint-Croix Lake, Michigan, and the final competition spot: Lake Maku-Maku in Peru! Fight for the title of champion and a prize pool of an impressive amount of Credits, BaitCoins, and unique fishing gear!

Topwater Kayak Cup 2022 will be held November 14th through November 19th, with the Registration starting on November 14th, 24 hours prior to the First Qualifier.

The Tournament’s timetable is as follows:

• 13th of November - Registration for the Tournament begins.
  
• 14th of November - Qualifier 1 in Oregon, FALCON LAKE.
  
• 15th of November - Qualifier 2 in Mongolia, SELENGE RIVER.
  
• 16th of November - Qualifier 3 in California, SAN JOAQUIN DELTA
  
• 18th of November - Semifinal Round in Michigan, SAINT-CROIX LAKE.
  
• 19th of November - the Grand Finale in Peru, MAKU-MAKU LAKE.
  

Participants should use only spinning or casting rods with topwater lures. Also, players must use only kayak during tournament and please note that rod stand usage is prohibited.

[h3]Enjoy your chance to get a whole bundle of goods including all the terminal tackle, equipment and licenses you need![/h3]

This is the Major League, fellow Anglers! Exciting adventure awaits! Tight lines and good luck!

Welcome Anglers,

We are delighted to present you November update that will undoubtedly bring lots of joy and exciting gaming experiences:

• A new set of (exhilarating) Boat Competitions! Register, win and get rewards!
  
• Club Leagues — a new type of competition between clubs with unique prizes. The first, winter Club Leagues Season starts on December 1st. More details will follow, stay tuned!
  
• Updated design for various windows and tabs for a more convenient gaming experience.
  
• A new exciting event for upcoming Thanksgiving — Golden Turkey Rush, starting November 17th!
  

[h2]Leagues[/h2]
Inspired by the feedback from our amazing Community we put a lot of work and love in this feature and now we are incredibly excited to present it to you.
With the start of the first Season you will be able to prove that your Club is the top of your League by showing your skills and team spirit.

Season starts on December 1st, will last the entire winter and conclude at the end of February. We will provide you with all the detailed information before the starting date.

Time to get together with your club mates and get ready and strategize your way to victory!

[h2]Boat Competitions[/h2]
Are you ready to face new challenges in Fishing Planet? Many of you love fishing from a boat, which is why we are launching a series of boat and kayak competitions!

The first set will consist of 5 competitions of various difficulty levels and formats.

You'll be able to compete for the title of the best boat angler on the following locations:

• Tiber
  
• Saint-Croix Lake
  
• Blue Crab Island
  
• Falcon Lake
  
• Maku-Maku Lake
  

Each competition has unique rules, fish categories, and tackle specifics, so be sure to carefully follow all the conditions.

[h2]Updated UI design[/h2]
[h3]Missions[/h3]
We have redesigned the mission screen, making it significantly easier to track your progress and access important information. Clear grouping of missions by categories allows an easier progress tracking and displaying rewards with all the necessary details.

Before: After:


Now, it's possible to obtain all the required information about rewards with just one click, without having to navigate to other windows.

[h3]Other improvements for Missions UI’s:[/h3]

• Added the display of task progress in the 'Mission Progress' section of the 'Missions' tabv
  
• Move all available event missions to a separate Event tab and add scrolling focus to the selected mission in the 'Events' group when switching to the 'Missions' tab;
  
• Implemented automatic activation of the first mission in the mission list when switching between mission groups;
  
• Also, we've enhanced the Completed Mission window by adding the display of received items within the same window;
  
• And added some corrections to Mission Info, Missions List, and Mission Tab Sub Menu.
  

[h2]Other UI Improvements:[/h2]
The gift receiving window has also been updated - changes layout and added more information about friend
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The product delivery window has been improved - added product description and list of all items, services and currency
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Added possibility to buy multiple identical items at once.

[h2]More UI Improvements:[/h2]

• We have altered the order and execution of in-game events 'EndOfDay' and 'PondStayFinish. Now, the player first receives an income for the catch and then decides whether to leave the water body or stay;
  
• In order to create a more convenient licensing purchase flow, we added the option to purchase a license before receiving a penalty for fishing without one;
  
• Added the ability to save your last activity in the in-game shop and the last visited tab will be reopened. Additionally, a 'Main' tab has been introduced to navigate back to the store's main screen;
  
• The interface for the completed achievement window has been improved, allowing the display of received items within that window as well;
  
• Updated sub-menus in screen “Sport”, including all chapters;
  
• Additional displaying fixes: added "Keepnet" to "Stringer" in dedicated pop-up in the caught fish window. Also, for better gaming experience we changed displaying order for DayResult and ExtendStay window at the end of the in-game day;
  
• Adjusted the highlighting of sections in the main menu;
  
• For better understanding of the item purchase process in the in-game store, added the 'Item Name' to the 'Not Enough Money' window;
  
• A 'BUY PREMIUM' button has been added to the 'Today's Results' and 'Trip Results' windows.
  

[h2]General Bugfix:[/h2]

• Fixed issue with bait mixing. When the recipe is open, checkmarks for baits are now applied only in the backpack or home storage, depending on Global map or location player are;
  
• The tournament bug related to the appearance of the 'Time's Up' window in 3D mode after the tournament's scoring time has ended has been fixed;
  
• [Gamepad] Fixed issue with incorrect tooltips initializing in chat and photo mode after connecting a PS controller;
  
• Fixed issue with the cursor disappearance in the inventory when changing the line after catching fish;
  
• Fixed issue with the tablet incorrect behavior and displaying after using catapult;
  
• Fixed issue with the incorrect displaying of the reel handle from the Golden Pack after pulling the rod using body rotation to the right;
  
• Fixed issue for some currency incorrect display in prem shop;
  
• Added Support for Sony DualShock and DualSense controllers on Steam.