Fishing Planet News

Hey Anglers,

A new bug fix patch has been released. This update addresses a wide range of issues and brings improvements based on your valuable feedback.

One of the key issues we’ve addressed in this patch is the bug where the 'Keep/Release' buttons were missing after catching a fish. In our testing, we were unable to reproduce this bug after the fix. However, since such issues can depend on various factors specific to different devices, we kindly ask that if you encounter this problem again, please don’t hesitate to report it to us at [email protected].

Here’s an overview of the improvements and bug fixes included in this patch:
Visual and Sound Enhancements:

1. Fixed an issue with grass textures not displaying on Maron River.
2. Addressed the issue where character footsteps on the wooden pier were inaudible.
3. Fixed silicone lures hanging parallel to the ground after catching a fish on the gaff.
4. Resolved an issue where the game’s start screen music would override in-game music settings.
5. Adjusted the excessively bright map on the tablet.
6. Fixed an issue with the boat engine sound persisting after a saltwater competition.

UI and Navigation:

7. Updated the "Buy Receive" and "Product Details" windows in the UI.
8. Fixed the scroll bar disappearing on the license purchase tab.
9. Addressed an issue with the map zoom functionality in Volans and Scutum.
10. Resolved issues with the scrolling function in the Fish Storage description.
11. Reworked pop-ups for item selling and repairing.
12. Improved map interaction on tablets by adding an input lock for better navigation.

Gameplay Improvements:

13. Resolved an exploit that allowed players to instantly reel in fish by maneuvering the boat in small circles while trolling.
14. Fixed various issues where input controls were blocked when using specific setups with a PS controller.
15. Added a feature where the last bait of a kind is now highlighted with a red circle.
16. Resolved the issue where players could slide on boats from water onto land.
17. Addressed a bug where the player could not exit the bait selection if Game Chat was opened via keyboard and RB/LB was pressed on a gamepad.
18. Fixed issues with fish schools moving too fast on Blue Crab Island.
19. Corrected the varying depths of lures during trolling when held or on a stand.
20. Resolved a bug where the camera movement was restricted when retrieving fish from the water.

Tournament and Competition Fixes:

21. Resolved broken flag displays in some tournament locations, also fixed the issue where flags appeared to be floating in some areas.
22. Addressed an issue with the player not receiving their score in qualifiers after disconnection.
23. Fixed an issue where fish caught from the boat after being disconnected did not count towards tournament scoring.
24. Resolved issues with the boat’s position resetting in boat competitions after a disconnect.
25. Corrected an issue with the Apply button

Fishing Together (FT):

26. Resolved input blocking issues when using stands with PS controllers in FT sessions.
27. Fixed an issue where the boat was moved to the center of the map after the host disconnected in FT sessions.
28. Corrected a bug where FT guests could receive the "Extend Stay" window before the host.
29. Fixed synchronization issues in FT sessions when spawning on a boat.
30. Resolved issues with the FT Finish screen when moving from FT room into a random room.
31. Fixed several issues related to the Fishing Together sessions, including syncing player positions and controlling the yacht after disconnects.

Photo Mode and Visual Glitches:

32. Fixed the camera clipping through Motor Boats and Bass Boats textures in Photo Mode.
33. Resolved character positioning issues when using Photo Mode on the bass boat.
34. Addressed the issue where the character was displayed under the pier after being ashore from the fishing yacht at Green Harbor.
35. Corrected the fishing line color discrepancy between Photo Mode and first-person view.
36. Corrected an issue where rods could be cast into the walls in the marina at Kaiji No Ri.
37. Fixed a bug where fish would detach from the gaff when the player rotated their character side to side.
38. Fixed incorrect fishing rod animations during compost pile interactions.

Inventory and Item Management:

39. Corrected template issues where incorrect fishing lines were equipped.
40. Addressed the problem of setup slots shifting to empty slots after a game restart.

Various Improvements and Bug Fixes:

41. Resolved an issue with the "Reel of Fortune."
42. Corrected issues with rod shaking in the character’s right hand while putting on glasses.
43. Addressed a bug where the Fish Finder's depth did not match the scale depth on older devices.
44. Resolved problems with mouse cursor visibility after joining private UGC competitions.
45. Added translation for Trolling XP Multiplier in all languages in the game.

We deeply appreciate your ongoing support and patience as we work to enhance your gaming experience. Your feedback and bug reports have been instrumental in helping us identify and address issues. Thank you for being a part of our community and for your continued understanding as we strive to make the game better for everyone.

Dear Anglers,

Fishing Planet’s Anniversary falls on Sunday this year, so we are announcing a whole weekend of celebrations!

Nine years ago, we launched the game on Steam. Since then, we've expanded to PlayStation, Xbox, Apple, and Android. Over the past year, we've launched on the Epic Games Store, and we’re not stopping there—stay tuned for news about another platform release coming soon!

Our community has grown significantly, now boasting nearly 29 million players across all platforms. We've become closer to you with the launch of our official Facebook group, which has been growing rapidly. In just eight months, we've reached 15,000 members, coinciding with hitting 15,000 members in our official Discord server. It’s a great pleasure for us to see our community expand and look forward to more exciting moments together!

In the past year, we've introduced Clubs and Club Leagues, new fishing mechanics, and our biggest update yet: the Ocean. Saltwater fishing, Fishing Together with friends on the same boat, new fishing yachts, navigation buoys, trolling, a 3D start screen, and even kitty cats added into the game! Behind the scenes, we've also made significant strides, releasing hotfix patches for all platforms simultaneously twice, which means 16 patches in one day!

This nine-year journey feels like a full circle for us. When we first created Fishing Planet, we dreamed of offering both freshwater and saltwater fishing experiences in breathtaking locations around the globe. With 25 maps worldwide and now ocean fishing in the game, we've turned that dream into reality. Seeing our vision come to life is incredibly rewarding, and we couldn't have done it without the support and passion of our amazing community!

The end of one circle means the beginning of a new one. We are already working on new saltwater and freshwater locations, new events, and many other features that you will soon discover in our DevDiaries.

And of course, we have prepared something special for the celebration!

First, we are excited to launch the Sailor Collection Pack. It includes a sleek and stylish ocean outfit with the coolest purple glasses, a powerful spinning setup, and saltwater casting gear as fierce as a beast! You'll also get tons of terminal tackle, along with a high-tech six-slot rod case. Enjoy seven days of access to Kaiji No Ri with Premium and the advanced license. Whether you're looking to extend your saltwater fishing adventure or explore the ocean for the first time, this pack is a fantastic deal!



Another highly anticipated event for our players is the Fishing Planet Anniversary License and Travel/Stay Discount. From today until August 14th, enjoy up to 60% off all unlimited licenses and travel and stay costs at all locations! Plus, there are discounts on 12 and 6-month Premium available on Steam and Epic Games platforms. This is the perfect time of year to make some long-term investments—enjoy!

Plus, if you haven’t yet, come join our community on Discord and our official Facebook Group. Stay tuned for updates and participate in the Fishing Planet Anniversary giveaways for a chance to earn exclusive rewards. We have prepared several activities for this weekend, which will be announced soon. We love treating our community not just during big celebrations like this one, but also on random weekends throughout the year, so stay with us!

Thank you for being a vital part of this incredible journey and inspiring us to continually grow and improve. Your enthusiasm and support mean the world to us. We’re excited to celebrate with you this weekend and to keep crafting unforgettable fishing experiences together.

Tight lines and happy fishing!

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Hey Anglers,

We are thrilled to invite you to the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup! Join us in celebrating Fishing Planet’s 9th birthday by participating in this tournament. Enter the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup, pass the Qualifiers, advance to the Final Round, and compete against the best to become the ultimate Salmon fishing Champion!

Plus, when registering for the Tournament, players get access to all the locations involved, regardless of their level in the game. This is a fantastic opportunity for beginner players to explore new maps just for the in-game credits.

The first-place winner and two honorable runner-ups will receive valuable prizes* in addition to the regular tournament rewards:

• 1st place: 360 days of Premium
  
• 2nd place: 180 days of Premium
  
• 3rd place: 30 days of Premium
  

The Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup will be held from August 6th, 6 PM UTC, until August 11th, 6 PM UTC, with registration starting on August 5th, 24 hours before the first qualifier.

Tournament Schedule:

• August 5th: Registration for the FPAC Tournament begins.
  
• August 6th: Qualifier 1 at White Moose Lake in Alberta, Canada.
  
• August 7th: Qualifier 2 at Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.
  
• August 8th: Qualifier 3 at San Joaquin Delta in sunny California.
  
• August 10th: Semifinal Round at Kaniq Creek in Alaska.
  
• August 11th: Grand Finale at Selenge River in Mongolia.
  

Don't miss the Tournament edition Fishing Planet Anniversary Pack, featuring the sharpest Salmon-catching arsenal imaginable! Let's celebrate our fishing world together!

Important! Please, do not forget to read our Competitive Activities Rules before registering to the tournament: https://fishingplanet.com/TournamentRules.htm
Tight lines, and see you at the Tournament!

*The winners on PlayStation will receive voucher codes for Premium on the email addresses, associated with their in-game accounts.

Dear players,

We have prepared a huge bug fix patch for you today.
We’ve taken your feedback into account regarding XP and credits for fish in Kaiji No Ri and have made some adjustments. The prices for fish have increased, and you'll now earn more XP when trolling with saltwater gear. XP in Fishing Together sessions has also been boosted - the more players on the boat, the more XP each of you will receive. Additionally, don’t forget that you get an XP bonus when fishing with your club mates, so fishing with them on the same boat is always a win-win.

We’ve also modified the fish fights, making it easier to reel in big catches faster, and as a result allowing you to gain more XP in less time.

After receiving feedback about the Fishing Together Mastering Missions being too difficult, we've made some adjustments to make them more achievable. The amounts of fish needed to catch in all three missions have been reduced. The name of the mission "Fishing Together Hunt: Plugs" was changed to "Fishing Together Hunt: Trolling", and plugs are no longer required lures for completing the mission, now you can use any trolling lures of your choice.

Here’s a detailed list of what’s been fixed and improved:

1. Fixed the character appearing in the water after reconnecting the Fishing Together session host in the game. Yes, the drowning guy has been finally rescued! 😁
2.Fixed the issue of disappearing reel sounds in Japan.
3. Addressed the issue of birds' sounds playing incorrectly.
4. Corrected the issue of no drag sound when the rod is on the stand.
5. Adjusted the sound effects for whales and dolphins in Japan.
6. Fixed the sounds for the character’s footsteps in Japan.
7. Fixed a bug in the tutorial mission when interacting with the worm pile.
8. Resolved an issue where a player would be teleported to the boat dock after disembarking from a boat in Mongolia.
9. Fixed FPS drops in Mongolia when looking at the Nomadic camp from various locations.
10. Fixed kayak exploit when reeling in big fish.
11. Corrected the overly bright appearance of the White Sturgeon fish.
12. Fixed a bug of a character sliding over the ground in a boat.
13. In rod selection mode, the bait icon was incorrectly displayed with the rod stand icon and labeled as EMPTY HANDS.
14. Fixed the issue where the twitching indicator was lagging.
15. Fixed the credits for caught fish not displayed in the "Time is up" window when the competition ended while the player was offline.
16. Fixed a freeze that occurred during the purchase of a license if the waterway was unlocked early.
17. Corrected the slingshot shooting animation in third-person view.
18. Fixed water waves appearing in the middle of a sand island in Japan.
19. Fixed the issue where the button to collapse/expand the tournament/competition participants table was missing.
20. Resolved the pop-up "Selected room has not been found..." appearing every time when entering the waterway after a competition ended.
21. Fixed the issue where the windscreen of the rental yacht was half-displayed upon spawning.
22. Fixed the right part of the rental yacht’s windscreen incorrectly lit blue.
23. Corrected continuous splashing sounds nearby even at a significant distance from the fish jumping out of the water.
24. Fixed an issue where the fish would spin around when hooked on a gaff.
25. Added information about broken items in the "Stay ended" window.
26. Fixed fish appearing outside the radar range on the Fish Finder 360.
27. Addressed the issue of the boat map failing to zoom for some time after teleporting using a navigation buoy.
28. Corrected the yacht tipping over after returning to the start position.
29. Fixed desynchronization of weather between host and guest after time rewinding.
30. Addressed the issue where the character's hand was seen through the sleeve while reeling with big reels.
31. Made optimizations of the ocean water for better performance on different devices.
32. Added an icon for different rod stands that could hold a different number of rods. Now the icon indicates the correct number of rods on the rod stand..
33. Changed the braid color to a lighter shade, so it is more visible on the ocean water.
34. Fixed ocean waves passing through the yacht sides.
35. Resolved character freezing from a 3rd person view on the fishing pin on the boat during the Fishing Together session.
36. Corrected the issue where the swivel was hanging in the air in the bottom setup during photomode.
37. Fixed incorrect display of the character’s hand holding the gaff from a 3rd person view.
38. Addressed desynchronization of floating objects on the water for all the Fishing Together session participants.
39. Fixed global ratings displaying outside the main window at 3840 x 1620 resolution.
40. Fixed hands shaking animation when retrieving a rod from the DuoHolder.
41. Fixed the gaff displaying incorrectly from the side of the fish in 3rd person view.
42. Addressed the issue where players could not search for clubs with two hieroglyphs, requiring three hieroglyphs.
43. Fixed club room chat displaying activities of friends who are not in the club.
44. Fixed the issue when in Fishing Together sessions the active captain sees water splashes from the yacht engine.
45. Fixed marker buoys not bobbing with the waves.
46. Fixed local map not opening with Esc key after teleporting via navigation buoy when the player is retrieving tackle from the water.
47. Added new word parts to Nickname Generation variants.
48. Fixed the issue of the character rising above when moving on the boat during a Fishing Together session.
49. Addressed tackle snagging after moving via navigation buoy while casting.
50. Fixed the issue where the screen remains dark after removing glasses in Japan.
51. Fixed a freeze in the Fish Verification window after moving via buoy while holding a fish without a license.
52. Resolved issue where the keepnet would not equip when double-clicked if another keepnet was already equipped.
53. Fixed issue where moving on the boat with the R key did not work after a Fishing Together session ended due to timeout in the fishing day extension window.
54. Corrected rod movement animation after catching fish during the tutorial.
55. Fixed score not being credited in the qualifier after a disconnect.
56. Fixed private chat messages not being received when sent to an offline player if the sender closed the game.
57. Corrected the incorrect display of total weight of caught fish in the "Timed Fishing Derby" mission.
58. Fixed exit button not displaying on the Fishing Together menu window, when invitation is sent from a different waterway
59. Player returns to the starting position from the boat after changing the Room on a waterway
60. Fixed an issue in Kaiji No Ri when cats on the pier were floating in the air
61. Fixed the ocean boats capacity HUD, so it shows correct number of players on the yacht and free spots
62. The scroll bar disappears on the license purchase tab.
63. Fixed a bug that allowed reeling in big fish on the ocean much faster
64. Fixed a bug that allowed creating competitions in Japan with boats that were not allowed on the location
65. Resolved a bug with music on the start screen and the game music playing simultaneously
66. Fixed the weather of the host and the guest not synchronized if the guest's gear was cast in the water when rewinding time by two days
67. Fixed a bug when a guest is shown the boat rental window after rewinding time for a day in the Fishing Together session
68. Fixed the transparent time forwarding window bug while a player is trying to forward time on the ocean boats
69. Fixed the Tablet maps displaying land, or some parts of it, in black color for all bodies of water
70. Fixed a freezing issue when opening the Tablet map when moving from the back of the ocean yacht to the captain’s bridge
71. Fixed some players rank displaying incorrectly after the last release
72. Resolved the issue in the "Timed Fishing Derby" mission where the duration of the license reward was not displayed in any of the windows
73. Fixed notifications about created sponsored competitions not being received via mail
74. Fixed a bug when Pond stay prolonged window was freezing and credits were withdrawn from the player’s balance multiple times
75. Fixed Tablet map zoom being too sensitive in Japan.
76. Fixed a bug of the Tablet button activating by putting on/taking off the glasses when the gear is cast in the water.
77. Fixed the fish spinning in different directions on the gaff.
78. Fixed the issue of the lure and leader not appearing in setups when adding a leader in the combination lure+tail.
79. Spinnerbaits/Buzzbaits lures disappearing from the setup when adding a leader in combinations lure+soft bait bug fixed.
80. Fixed the sound of the yacht's engine on the Kaiji No Ri map after the end of the competitions + sound of the engine shutdown when entering the competitions from the boat while fishing.
81. Adjusted the excessively loud environmental sounds in the Congo River.
82. Fixed the rod retrieval animation looping at the start of a competition on a bass boat.
83. Fixed a bug when the Scutum boat was tipping over after changing a room from the moving boat position.
84. Fixed the rain sound disappearing on Emerald Lake after changing the player’s pin
85. Fixed a bug in Amazon Maze where fish would escape under the fallen tree and move out of the map, making them impossible to reel in.
86. Fixed Trophy/Unique Kamba Catfish being displayed incorrectly in the photo mod
87. Fixed a bug of Impetuous Kayak displaying as a rental kayak on the waterway
88. Fixed the chat window being blurred not enough, so as the messages weren’t readable
89. Improved casting reel line locator animation
90. Resolved an issue on the tablet when the text information was very hard to see.
91. Fixed the issue when the start screen was displayed without water
92. Fixed the bug when Fish Storage was still being used instead of using a Fishkeeper after the saltwater yacht was unequipped.
93. Adjusted the brightness of the Tablet Map as it was too bright
94. If you've read this far, let us know in the comments! We love knowing that our detailed (and sometimes long-winded) patch notes are read at least by someone till the end.
95. Other minor bug fixes, adjustments and improvements.

We hope these fixes and improvements make your gameplay more enjoyable. We're continuing to work on other issues and will address them in upcoming patches. Thank you for your support and for sharing your feedback with us. Please, do not hesitate to contact [email protected] if you experience any technical issues.

Known issue: We wanted to inform you that after the release, we discovered an issue with the leaderboards where the fish weight data has disappeared. The hot fix for this issue will be released today. Thank you for your understanding.

Tight lines everyone!

Dear Players,

We have released a hotfix patch today, it mainly included all the fixes released on consoles before and some additional bug fixes relevant only to Steam and Epic Games.

Here is what’s new:

- Fixed an instant reeling bug when moving the boat in reverse while reeling in the fish.
- Fixed loud sounds of water splashes in freshwater locations.
- Fixed a bug where a guest of a Fishing Together session would see the host's cast rod detach from the boat and move away.
- Fixed a game freeze that occurred after catching a fish that resulted in a new level.
- Fixed an issue where the on-screen keyboard appears when sharing a template.
- Closing the registration HUD after registering in a competition now works correctly.
- Fixed an issue where a created custom competition wouldn’t close if the player was on a waterway before.
- Fixed an issue where land turned pink on the tablet map and yacht's Fish Finder.
- Fixed an issue where land on the Map or some parts of it turned black on all the waterways.
- Fixed a category selection bug in the store with a controller, when the categories are displayed in two columns.
- Fixed the Ukrainian letter "і" incorrectly displayed in the store.
- Japan objects optimization for better performance.
- Start scene optimizations for better performance.
- Fixed crashes during Fishing Together sessions.
- Fixed the issue of chat sporadic freezing.
- Added PopUp message when a pond-pass expires.
- Fixed the issue of the host’s and guest‘s weather not synchronizing in the Fishing Together sessions if time was forwarded for two days in a row.
- Made adjustments so that big fish will once again drag bass boats.
- Fixed seagulls object pooling in Japan.
- Fixed the bug of Volans and Scutum yachts not starting after first boarding.
- Fixed the outline of the bobber appearing separately from the bobber on the waves.
- Scutum boat tipping over issue resolved.
- Tournament Qualifiers points not counting issues fixed.
- Fixed the issue of the lure and leader not appearing in setups when adding a leader in the combination lure+tail
- Spinnerbaits/Buzzbaits lures disappearing from the setup when adding a leader in combinations lure+soft bait bug fixed
- Fixed the issue of players not seeing their rewards for top places in Leagues

Thank you for your continued support and patience as we work to enhance your gaming experience.

Sincerely,
Fishing Planet Team