# Fishing Planet changelog > Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. - Vendor: Fishing Planet LLC - Category: Games - Official site: http://www.fishingplanet.com - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet) - Harvested from: Steam (app 380600) - Entries below: 12 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Bug Fix Patch - Release Note - Version 6.0.12 - Date: 2026-06-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/699894448411116037 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-699894448411116037 - **fixed** — Restored missing bell sounds on rod stands - **fixed** — Improved appearance of Marker Buoys - **fixed** — Resolved issue preventing some players from placing Frankenfish Mount in Trophy Room - **added** — Introduced dedicated Sound Effects volume slider in audio controls - **changed** — Renamed Sound Volume to Master Volume to control overall game audio - **changed** — Renamed Rods button to Setups in Shop for easier tackle compatibility checking - **fixed** — Fixed issue where players could be lifted above ground when placing rod into rod holder in Maldives - **fixed** — Addressed issue where fish catches were not counted for Lone Star Adventure Missions when using bass jigs with soft lures or while trolling - **fixed** — Resolved issue where tracked missions remained displayed in HUD after mission regeneration - **fixed** — Fixed issue where NPC could become stuck holding binoculars during Adventure Missions - **fixed** — Addressed issue preventing Pedal Kayak from spawning at Falcon Lake - **changed** — Updated gift sending restrictions to allow gifts only between approved friends - **fixed** — Fixed issue where Groundbait Mixing button became inactive after removing boilies from recipe - **fixed** — Corrected level requirements and prices for bass jigs in local shops - **fixed** — Corrected rental HUD text that incorrectly referred to motorboat rental when renting kayak - **fixed** — Refined player head rendering on trolling kayaks in third-person view - **fixed** — Improved speedometer readability and unit labeling on bass boats - **fixed** — Fixed issue where two kayak boarding sound effects played simultaneously when entering trolling kayak - **fixed** — Fixed issue preventing players from joining Club Room through in-game chat while on waterway Hey Anglers, We have just rolled out a Bug Fix Patch that brings a range of fixes, quality-of-life improvements, performance optimization, and usability enhancements designed to make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. We've addressed several highly prioritized issues affecting gameplay and visuals. These fixes include restoring missing bell sounds on rod stands, improving the appearance of Marker Buoys, and resolving an issue that prevented some players from placing their Frankenfish Mount in the Trophy Room. In addition, we've Improved Audio Controls by introducing a dedicated Sound Effects volume slider, and renamed the Sound Volume to Master Volume, that now controls the overall game audio. We've also improved the Shop experience by renaming the Rods button to Setups, making it easier to check tackle compatibility before making a purchase. A number of other issues have been addressed, let’s see what’s been done in more detail. ** Gameplay & Missions** - Fixed an issue where players could be lifted above the ground when placing a rod into a rod holder in the Maldives. - Addressed an issue where fish catches were not counted for Lone Star Adventure Missions when using bass jigs with soft lures or while trolling - Resolved an issue where tracked missions remained displayed in the HUD after mission regeneration - Fixed an issue where the NPC could become stuck holding binoculars during Adventure Missions - Addressed an issue preventing the Pedal Kayak from spawning at Falcon Lake - Updated gift sending restrictions to allow gifts only between approved friends - Fixed an issue where the Groundbait Mixing button became inactive after removing boilies from a recipe - Corrected level requirements and prices for bass jigs in local shops **Boats, Kayaks & Navigation ** - Corrected the rental HUD text displayed when renting a kayak, which incorrectly referred to a motorboat rental - Refined player head rendering on trolling kayaks in third-person view - Improved speedometer readability and unit labeling on bass boats - Fixed an issue where two kayak boarding sound effects played simultaneously when entering a trolling kayak **UI & Quality of Life ** - Fixed an issue preventing players from joining a Club Room through the in-game chat while on a waterway - Addressed an issue where friends could not view each other's tackle setups in profiles when using the same language settings - Addressed an issue where another player's character could briefly be seen on the dock at the start of the tutorial - Corrected various interaction hints and highlights appearing in incorrect locations or failing to appear where intended - Fixed an issue where mouse sensitivity became excessively high after sharing a buoy and minimizing the game - Improved Photo Mode camera movement for smoother navigation and scene rendering - Fixed an issue preventing groups of items from being moved from Backpack to Home Storage using the transfer button in certain localizations - Fixed overlapping inventory icons for moving and repairing items - Improved mouse wheel scrolling responsiveness and smoothness in the Shop - Fixed overlapping button descriptions in the Spanish version of the F1 Help menu **Environment & Visual Improvements** - Enhanced environmental details and visual quality across Lone Star Lake, Home Sweet Home, Trophy Room, Quanchkin Lake, Lesní Víla Fishery, and Mudwater River - Fixed an issue where border buoys at Mudwater River were not visible from long distances on graphics settings below Ultra - Fixed rain effects appearing on the screen while inside the house at Lone Star Lake without wearing a hat - Improved terrain and pier rendering on the Lone Star Lake map while zooming - Improved boat visuals in Norway - Improved NPC eye and foot rendering at Lone Star Lake - Fixed seagulls floating in the air instead of sitting on rocks at Lone Star Lake - Corrected fish color highlighting issues in t _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/699894448411116037]_ ### Bug Fix Patch - Date: 2026-06-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/717907667832538715 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-717907667832538715 - **fixed** — Fixed Feeder and Spinning setup issues in Adventure Missions - **fixed** — Compensated players for Baitcoins spent on buoy paint due to marker buoy removal from Ghent-Terneuzen Canal - **fixed** — Returned all removed buoys to inventories from Ghent-Terneuzen Canal - **changed** — Optimizing Lone Star Lake location to address FPS drops Hey Anglers, We wanted to share a quick update regarding the recent Back to Basics Update on Steam and Epic Games. First of all, thank you for all the excitement and feedback! It’s been great seeing so many players return to explore the refreshed Lone Star Lake, check out the new Trophy Room, enjoy the update gifts, and experience all the other improvements. As with any major update, a few issues have popped up, and here’s where things stand: • The Feeder and Spinning setup issues in Adventure Missions have been fixed. If you were previously unable to complete these missions, please try again. • Reports about missing Bell sounds, overly loud audio effects, and invisible Marker Buoys are being treated as a high priority and are planned to be fixed in the very next patch. • Regarding Marker Buoys on Ghent-Terneuzen Canal: due to a miscommunication, the Release Note incorrectly stated that markers would only be removed from Lone Star Lake and Lesni Vila Fisheries. The Canal was also reworked, and its old marker placements were no longer relevant. We apologize for the confusion. All removed buoys have been returned to inventories, and Baitcoins spent on buoy paint have been compensated. • We're also working on fixes for the Frankenfish Mount not being placeable for some players in the Trophy Room. • Last but not least, some players have experienced FPS drops at Lone Star Lake. Our team is additionally optimizing the location and investigating these performance issues to improve the experience for everyone. Several other reported issues are currently being addressed, and a patch is already in preparation. We’re also continuing work on bringing the update to all other platforms, so stay tuned! If you encounter any issues, please contact [support@fishingplanet.com](https://support@fishingplanet.com), we are here to help! We truly appreciate all your feedback, bug reports, and continued support. Thank you, and tight lines! --- **Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:** [**Discord**](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2Finvite%2Ffpofficial&snr=1_2108_9__2107) [**Facebook Group**](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Ffishingplanetofficial&snr=1_2108_9__2107) [**Instagram**](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffishingplanet_official&snr=1_2108_9__2107) [**TikTok**](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40fishingplanet_official&snr=1_2108_9__2107) You are always welcome to ask for help in our support: [support@fishingplanet.com](https://support@fishingplanet.com) ### Release Note: Back to Basics - First Levels Rework - Date: 2026-06-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/705522678542368845 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-705522678542368845 - **added** — Lone Star Lake completely reworked with four new locations: Home Sweet Home, Kayak Rentals, Lakeside Grill Area, and Beaver Dam - **added** — Kayaks now available at Lone Star Lake for rental or personal use - **added** — Personal house with interior that players can enter and walk around in at Home Sweet Home location - **added** — Trophy Room to display catches, achievements, and Mounts collected from waterways worldwide - **added** — StarRanger Pedal Trolling Kayak powered by feet with no stamina recovery needed while moving across water - **added** — Trolling kayak equipped with two rod holders allowing up to three rods to be used at once - **added** — Built-in Echo Sounder on StarRanger Pedal Trolling Kayak to locate fish more efficiently - **added** — Completely reworked Tight Lines tutorial starting at Lone Star Lake Kayak Rentals covering casting, landing fish, traveling between pins, and selling catch - **added** — Adventure Missions chain guiding players through game content and rewarding upgraded Tablet firmware - **added** — Kayak rentals now available at Mudwater River - **added** — Predator trolling added to Mudwater River - **added** — Adventure Missions chain added to Lesní Víla Fishery with Tablet Firmware reward - **added** — Six new freshwater fish species including Threadfin Shad, Yellow Bass, and Guadalupe Bass at various waterways - **changed** — Bite map updated at Mudwater River - **changed** — Lesní Víla Fishery visually improved with updated terrain and shoreline areas - **changed** — Bite map reworked at Lesní Víla Fishery - **changed** — Rocky Lake, Quanchkin Lake, and Ghent-Terneuzen Canal received bite rate adjustments and visual improvements - **changed** — Fish bite system on Ghent-Terneuzen Canal significantly reworked - **removed** — All marker buoys removed from Lone Star Lake and Lesní Víla Fishery due to complete redesign and returned to player inventory Hey Anglers, **Back to Basics - First Levels Rework is LIVE**, and it’s the perfect time to rediscover Fishing Planet all over again! Lone Star Lake has been completely reworked from the ground up, and that’s just the beginning. This update also brings plenty of improvements to other locations, along with a variety of gameplay enhancements across the game. Anglers now finally have their own home with the Trophy Room to show off their great catches! To celebrate the release, go ahead and log into the game to grab the **Lone Star Welcome Box***, place it inside your new House and receive your special Texas lures to soak in the spirit of good old Texas. . Moreover, during the next four weeks you will be able to claim even more exclusive gifts from the Personal Offers tab. You will eventually **get plus 4 gift boxes full of fishing goodies**, each arriving once a week. Now, let’s take a look at what’s new in this update! **Watch the Update Trailer on YouTube and write a comment under the video to get a chance to win one of three StarRanger Kayak Packs!** ##### **Lone Star Lake** The updated Lone Star Lake now offers much more territory to discover. The waterway has been expanded with four locations: **Home Sweet Home, Kayak Rentals, Lakeside Grill Area, and Beaver Dam**. **Kayaks are now available here as well**, so whether you rent one on-site or bring your own, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the lake and reach new fishing spots. ##### **Angler's House and Trophy Room** The Home Sweet Home location at Lone Star Lake finally lives up to its name. You will now have a **personal house that you can actually enter and walk around in**. Inside, you'll find a spacious **Trophy Room** with plenty of space to display your finest catches, achievements and Mounts collected from waterways all around the world. The house and its surroundings have a bunch of interactive objects, so be sure to explore and discover them all. ## **Brand-new StarRanger™ Trolling Kayak** We’re introducing an entirely new type of kayak to the game: **the StarRanger™ Pedal Trolling Kayak**. Since the kayak is powered by your feet, there’s no need to stop and recover stamina while moving across the water. The StarRanger™ also comes equipped with two rod holders, letting you troll with up to three rods at once and maximize the amount of fish, XP, and Credits you can earn during every trip. To make things even better, the kayak features a built-in Echo Sounder, helping you locate fish more efficiently and making trolling easier and much smarter. The new trolling kayak is available in the[ StarRanger Kayak Pack](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4779210/Fishing_Planet_StarRanger_Kayak_Pack/), which also includes **7 days of Premium, extra Baitcoins, 20 Marker Buoys, Storage Extensions, Repair Kits, **and **unlimited Advanced Licenses** for Lone Star Lake, Mudwater River, and Emerald Lake for you to always be covered on these waters! As always, a rental kayak will also be available at the location. The Outrider™ Trolling Kayak at Lone Star Lake will be at players’ service for those who want to experience pedal-powered navigation and trolling across the lake whenever they wish. ##### **A New Tutorial & Adventure Missions** We’ve completely reworked the Tight Lines tutorial to make the first steps in Fishing Planet more engaging and intuitive. Beginning at Lone Star Lake, Kayak Rentals, it guides newcomers through the game’s core mechanics, including casting, landing fish, traveling between pins, and selling their catch. The Tutorial grows into Adventure Missions. Follow mission chains that guide you through the adventures assignments and help you discover the best fishing spots, and reward you with upgraded firmware for Tablet. The missions start at Lone Start and continue at Lesni Vila Fishery. Now let’s go and check out what’s been done in other locations. ##### ** Mudwater River, Lesní Víla, Rocky Lake, Quanchkin, Ghent-Terneuzen Cana _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/705522678542368845]_ ### Hotfix Patch - Release Note - Date: 2026-04-30 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/655979278033224268 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-655979278033224268 - **fixed** — Fix issue in Ocean competitions where players could not board the yacht Dear Anglers, We’ve released a hotfix on Steam and Epic Games that fixes an issue in Ocean competitions where players could not board the yacht along with several other fixes and improvements. Thank you for your reports and thoughtful feedback. We’re very happy to see that so many players are enjoying Daily Missions, Colored Buoys, and the chance to compete within separate groups against others with a similar Competitive Rating. We’ll continue monitoring everything closely and using your feedback to make the experience better. Thank you for being with us, and get ready for tomorrow, the new Rewarding Leaderboards are launching! 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Dive in and try out a more transparent and comprehensive **Competitive Rating and Matchmaking System**, brand-new **Rewarding Leaderboards**, long-awaited **Daily Missions** and **Colored Buoys** that add a new layer of activity to your time on the water. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in Fishing Planet! ##### **Daily Missions** Daily Missions are time-limited tasks that refresh every day, giving players a great opportunity to earn additional XP, Baitcoins and Club Tokens on a daily basis! They become available to all players from level 10. Each day, you can get up to three missions with assignments based on your level and recent activity. Missions are split into Daily Catch, available to all players, Club Catch for those in a club, and Premium Catch for players with an active Premium account. ##### ** Long-awaited Colored Buoys** Colored Buoys are finally here, making it easier than ever to keep your favorite fishing spots organized. Choose from eight vibrant colors and set them up your way—mark Uniques, Trophies, Competition catches, and regular fishing spots with different colors so you can tell them apart at a glance. Organize everything in whatever way works best for you. On your tablet, you can quickly switch colors through the buoy menu and use color filters to show only what you need. You can also filter buoys by color right on your tablet, so it’s easy to focus only on the spots you need at the moment. And if you want to clear things up, you can hide all markers and get a clean view of the water. This feature will be completely free on Lone Star Lake, Texas and Lesni Villa, The Czech Republic, so you can try different ways of organizing your buoys and figure out what works best for you before heading to other locations. All players also have a few free color changes available, so you can experiment without spending anything and get comfortable with the system at your own pace. For Premium players, changing Marker Buoy colors will remain free on every waterway in the game. Enjoy! ##### **An increased Marker Buoy limit ** With this update, we’re also increasing the Marker Buoy limit from 2000 to 2500. We know some players were really looking forward to it! _If you’re curious to learn more about how Colored Buoys work and what’s new with Daily Missions, make sure to check out the [DevDiary: Colored Buoys and Daily Missions](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/527624151312106323)_ ##### **New Competitive Rating and Matchmaking** We’re introducing a new Competitive Rating System to make competitions more transparent. The number of Rating Points you earn depends on your final placement, and you can always check exactly how many points each position gives in the Competition Details under the Rewards tab. If you already have a Competitive Rating, it stays with you, so you’ll simply continue from where you left off before this Update. On top of that, Competitions now match you with players of a similar Competitive Rating. You’ll compete within your own group, with a separate results board, making it easier to track your progress and fight for top spots. Please note that Matchmaking works best when enough players register for a competition. If participation is too low, the system cannot divide anglers into balanced groups, which means experienced players may still end up competing against newcomers. To create fair matchups, the system needs to know in advance how many participants will actually take part in each competition. That is why registering for a competition without participating will result in a rating penalty. There are a few exceptions, however. You will not be penalized if you withdraw before the competition starts, or if you catch at least one qualifying fish and then leave before the competition ends. Invite your friends to j _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/655979278033223975]_ ### Live Bait Fiesta Cup – Important Update - Date: 2026-04-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/508485121141113199 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-508485121141113199 - **changed** — First Qualifier at Maku-Maku Lake now has Rain weather instead of Heavy Clouds - **changed** — First Qualifier at Maku-Maku Lake now runs from 13:00 - 21:00 instead of 8:00 - 16:00 - **changed** — Final at Amazonian Maze now has Heavy Clouds weather instead of Rain - **changed** — Final at Amazonian Maze now runs from 8:00 - 16:00 instead of 13:00 - 21:00 Dear Anglers, Live Bait Fiesta Cup is coming up this May as usual, but we want to let you know about a few changes in this Tournament, so you can take your time and practice for the new conditions. The changes will affect the weather and in-game timing in the First Qualifier and the Final. Be aware that the weather indicated below is the weather prevailing during the day, but if it says “Rain” it doesn’t mean it necessary will rain for 10 hours in a row, there can be slight differences during the day, just like in real life and in previous Tournaments. First Qualifier - Maku-Maku Lake: - Weather: Rain (previously Heavy Clouds) - Time: 13:00 - 21:00 (previously 8:00 - 16:00) Final - Amazonian Maze - Weather: Heavy Clouds (previously Rain) - Time: 8:00 - 16:00 (previously 13:00 - 21:00) Please note, that exact measurements such as temperature, air pressure, or wind direction can’t be provided. While the weather forecast indicates general weather type (rainy, cloudy, heavy rain, sunny, etc.), the specific parameters may vary slightly and aren’t announced in advance. Players need to practice under different conditions and be ready to adjust their tactics based on the weather they encounter when the competition begins. We’ve adjusted these conditions based on players’ previous feedback to make the experience more varied and engaging. Good luck, and see you on the water! Tight lines! --- **Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:** **(https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2Finvite%2Ffpofficial&snr=1_2108_9__2107)** **[Facebook Group](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Ffishingplanetofficial&snr=1_2108_9__2107)** **(https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffishingplanet_official)** **(https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40fishingplanet_official)** You are always welcome to ask for help in our support: [support@fishingplanet.com](https://support@fishingplanet.com) ### Bug Fix Patch - Version 6.0.4 - Date: 2026-02-05 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/518611882720887227 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-518611882720887227 Hey Anglers, We’ve just released a small hotfix to address a few issues that appeared after the latest bug-fix patch. There’s also one important detail we unfortunately missed in the previous patch notes, related to competitions. Some of you may have noticed that the ratings column has disappeared. Please don’t worry - this is expected behavior, not a bug. As part of our work on a new matchmaking and rating system, this temporary change was necessary. The ratings column will return once the new feature is released, your rating won’t be lost, and points that you are gaining right now ace all calculated and saved. Here’s what’s been addressed in this patch: - Resolved an issue where hint messages were repeatedly displayed at the top of the screen. - Fixed an issue with an unresponsive window that appeared when a player with the maximum number of marker buoy slots received a shared marker buoy. - The float now correctly bounces on waves on Torii No Koto pin in Japan. - Addressed a missing personal record message after catching a huge fish on the Valkyrie boat. - Adjusted the minimum trophy weight for Atlantic Saury, as the maximum weight of the common fish form exceeded the minimum trophy weight, to keep fish weight ranges consistent within the same location. - Fixed ice and Greenland Shark animation issues in the Sharkology mission. - Corrected glasses visibility on characters in Photo Mode. - The sound effect for putting glasses on and taking them off has been corrected. We appreciate your reports and support as we continue to improve the game. Your feedback plays a huge role in making the experience better for all anglers. Tight Lines! ______________________________________________________________ **Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:** (https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2Finvite%2Ffpofficial) [Facebook Group](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Ffishingplanetofficial) ### Bug Fix Patch - Release Note - Version 6.0.2 - Date: 2026-01-29 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/497219150210400359 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-497219150210400359 Hey Anglers, We’ve just rolled out a major bug-fix patch. This update includes a wide range of fixes and improvements across gameplay systems, Fishing Together sessions, boats and water behavior, UI, missions, and visuals with a strong focus on polishing the Norway map, improving performance, and boosting overall game stability. We’ve also made balance adjustments to some of the largest fish in Skårland Fjord: Unique Atlantic Halibut, Unique Greenland Shark, Unique European Sea Sturgeon, and Unique Porbeagle Shark. After analyzing landing-time statistics, we’ve made these giants slightly easier and faster to reel in, and increased their XP rewards so the challenge feels more satisfying and rewarding. Below is a detailed overview of what’s been addressed. ##### ** User Interface & Controls** - Corrected level and rank text placement in the “Send a gift” window. - Storage icon now consistently appears when receiving gifts. - The “Space” key prompt correctly switches to the connected game pad button on the start screen. - Removed cases where an unexpected Accept button appeared (or was missing) in the Received Marker Buoy window. - The new mission indicator no longer appears when all missions are already reviewed. - Weather forecast icons now update only when the actual weather changes. - Resolved issues where sunglasses remained visible in the HUD after being removed. - Fixed input blocking after removing glasses from the character. - Resolved issues where players could not remove glasses from the Inventory tab. - Prevented controls from locking after closing the Money Pack window. - Camera rotation around a fish in the catch window now works correctly on controllers. - Corrected character animation where walking appeared as seated driving in third-person view. - Addressed freezes when opening the tablet in stormy waters after a weather change. - Ensured the template window is always displayed when received. - Updated text in the Repair Kit Critical Condition window for better clarity. ##### **Inventory Sorting ** - Inventory sorting state now is saved after traveling from the Globe to a waterway. - Category names are now shown even when a category contains no items. - Secondary sorting parameters now respect the direction of the primary sorting parameter. - Corrected special sorting behavior for Chum Capacity and Max Line Weight ##### **Boats, Water & Navigation** - Improved boat movement transitions from pins to driver points on Valkyrie boat. - Prevented the Valkyrie from drifting after reopening the game or using time forward. - Boat speed is now correctly limited when moving backward in Stormy Waters. - Reduced excessive shaking when an anchored yacht collided with cruise liners at the Maldives. - Regattas at the Maldives will no longer collide with player yachts. - Improved sea water visuals when driving the Valkyrie in rough waters. - Navigation buoys now better match wave motion in stormy conditions. - Eliminated long delays when switching to stormy water after time forward. - Fixed cases where snow and rain passed through the roof and windows of Ingrid boat. - Smoothed coastline geometry near waterfalls to prevent boats from getting stuck. - Adjusted the color of water in the start scene. - Ice now reacts correctly when hit by Maldives and Japan boats. - Prevented extending rent on moving boats when there are insufficient Credits. - Fixed freezes caused by attempting to teleport via tablet while actions were active. - Fixed cases where fish finder and radar did not display fish correctly. ##### **Fishing Together Sessions (FT)** - Corrected liner position desynchronization between captain and guests after time forward. - Fixed incorrect pin highlighting on the local map after finishing FT from a secondary pin. - Restored the Go Fishing Together button on the local map when FT is active. - HUD and cast rods now properly reset for guests after host teleportation on a Nav _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/497219150210400359]_ ### Hot Fix Patch - Version 6.0.1 - Date: 2025-12-24 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/499467145192671312 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-499467145192671312 Hey Anglers, We’ve just released a hotfix patch to address several urgent issues that came up after the Norway Update on Steam and Epic Games. At the same time, we’re actively working on a larger patch that will resolve many more issues and improvements in the near future. Before we dive into the fixes, we’d like to address a concern raised by some players regarding longer reeling times in the Maldives after the update. After reviewing in-game statistics, we found that the average reeling time has actually decreased by about two minutes compared to data from the week before the release. Based on this, we’re unable to confirm the issue and are seeing the opposite result instead. Now, let’s take a look at what’s been addressed in this hotfix: - Inventory Sorting**:** Fixed an issue where combining _Max Line Weight_ with _Show Subgroups_ caused fishing lines to disappear from the inventory. - Mission direction hints no longer flash after closing the Tablet and now appear only when intended. - Corrected incorrect template names in the Valkyrie Saga Pack. - Fixed crashes that could occur when starting a Fishing Together session. - Resolved an issue where players were unable to enter a boat after joining a competition. - Fixed freezes that could happen when restarting the game during an active competition. - Improved stability when launching Fishing Together sessions, preventing occasional freezes. - Fixed a bug where players could spawn without rods in hand in Fishing Together sessions after restarting. - Boats no longer retain reduced speed from Rough Water Zones after changing pins. We appreciate your patience along the way and hope you are enjoying all the Christmas activities and extreme fishing at Skarland Fjord! Tight lines and Merry Fishmas! _______________________________________________________________ **Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:** (https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2Finvite%2Ffpofficial) [Facebook Group](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Ffishingplanetofficial) ### Release Note: Skårland Fjord, Norway - Date: 2025-12-18 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/650337184176407993 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-650337184176407993 Hey Anglers, Welcome to **Skårland Fjord, Norway** – a new waterway where anglers can focus on extreme fishing and brutal fights with bottom-dwelling predators! To welcome the launch together with our amazing community, we’ve prepared a **free Shark Cap** and **5 Repair Kits** just for you. All players, regardless of level, can head to the Personal Offers tab and claim these fin-tastic presents, but only for a limited time, so don’t miss out! Now, let's discover what’s new in this update! ##### **Skårland Fjord, Norway** Set out for a brand-new destination — Skårland Fjord, Norway, 10x10 km which makes it 100 square kilometers (almost 25,000 acres) of icy Norwegian Sea. These waters are home to 25 cold-water fish species, all of them completely new to Fishing Planet, including regional icons like Norwegian Atlantic Salmon, Herring, several Cod species, as well as predators such as the European Angler. You’ll also encounter true giants such as Atlantic Halibut, Porbeagle Shark, European Sea Sturgeon, and the long-living Greenland Shark. With every form and variation, Skårland Fjord offers 79 fish to discover, making it one of the most diverse and content-rich waterways in the game! Players can unlock this location at level 105, or dive right into the fishing saga with one of the DLC packs, each including 30- or 60-day access, plus an Advanced License and Premium account for the same time period. The maximum level cap in the game has been increased from 100 to 110. Watch the video on YouTube and write a comment under it to get a chance to win Valkyrie Saga Pack with the brand new boat and 60 days of access to Skårland Fjord, Norway! ##### **Long awaited crane for huge fish available now!** Introducing a brand-new Valkyrie fishing boat that stays stable in rough waters keeping its speed, cuts through high waves, and even breaks ice! It’s all about getting more out of every trip at sea. With 3 rod holders per angler, all four players on board can fish multiple rods at once — meaning more bites and way more fish in the same amount of time. The rod holders are fully adjustable, so you can set everything up exactly the way you like. While this boat is focused mostly on bottom fishing, you can still take it across all saltwater locations in the game and use it for trolling as well. For truly massive catches, the Valkyrie features a **heavy-fish crane**. Once your catch hits a certain weight, the crane lifts it aboard and lets you snap stunning shots of your haul. And the best part is that you don't have to own the boat, since all guests in Fishing Together sessions can share the crane for their giant fish as well. The Valkyrie comes equipped with an extra-large **3,500 kg** fish storage with max fish capacity of **720 kg**. For the first time in the game, an ocean boat features **refrigerated, fish-friendly storage**, keeping your catch in top condition and rewarding you with a generous **+20% Credits** and **+20% XP bonus** for every fish. Add the ability to fish with four rods at once, and you’ll quickly notice how much faster you can level up. Dive into a new chain of **Adventure Missions** and help out the local residents along the way. **All players will unlock useful Tablet firmware upgrades** and earn unique rewards. And for those who own the Valkyrie and are ready to take on truly massive catches, there's a chance to face one of the biggest monsters on The Planet. The Valkyrie Fishing Boat, 3 next-generation AquaVolt™ electric bottom setups, a full arsenal of terminal tackle, and 50 Repair Kits can be obtained with the [**Valkyrie Saga Pack**](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4218170/Fishing_Planet_Valkyrie_Saga_Pack/). With 60 days of access, Advanced License, Premium account, and extra Marker and Navigation Buoys, you’re fully equipped to jump straight into big game fishing and start building your heroic epos on the open water. ##### **Ingrid Fishing Boat** Ingrid is a sturdy, traditional Norwegian fishing b _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/650337184176407993]_ ### Maldives Update Tweaks for Smoother Fights - Date: 2025-10-29 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/605297293021675625 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-605297293021675625 Hey Anglers, 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. 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. ##### Here’s what’s been done: 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. 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. 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! 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. 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. Thank you for all your feedback and ongoing support. Tight lines and big catches to all! --- **Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:** (https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2Finvite%2Ffpofficial&snr=2___) [Facebook Group](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Ffishingplanetofficial&snr=2___) You are always welcome to ask for help in our support: [support@fishingplanet.com](https://support@fishingplanet.com) ### Patch Note - Version 5.0.20 (Rev. 48503) - Date: 2025-08-05 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/380600/view/528727854894025044 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/fishing-planet/releases/steam-528727854894025044 Hey Anglers, We have released another Patch on Steam and Epic Games that brings a number of fixes to improve your gameplay experience: 1. Fixed incorrect coordinates displayed in the Marker Buoy Sharing window. 2. Resolved missing item details in the Chamaeleon Cruiser Pack description. 3. Adjusted unnatural lighting on reeds at night when using a flashlight. 4. Fixed animation error affecting birds, including broken seagull animation. 5. Addressed item transfer errors in the inventory. 6. Fixed an issue where the bow sonar on bass boats did not display fish. 7. Corrected tackle drifting incorrectly toward the shore at San Joaquin. 8. Fixed broken third-person animation after catching an underwater item. 9. Other minor fixes and optimizations. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. We hope you enjoy the latest updates, and as always — tight lines and see you on the water! --- **Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:** (https://discord.com/invite/fpofficial) [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/fishingplanetofficial) You are always welcome to ask for help in our support: [support@fishingplanet.com](https://support@fishingplanet.com)