What changed in Fishing Planet in 2018

Includes Roach Rider, Party of Five, and Ide, Huuuge Ide competitions.

New fishing location featuring diverse structures and fish species.

Complete bottom tackle set with rod’n’reel combos and licenses for European waterways.

Includes Chaika Creek, Resting Waters, Wide as the Russian Soul, and All Hail the Pioneers.

Inventory expanded for new waterways.

Fish can reel out the line and go from the rod pod, but not too soon.

Fixed in most cases, ongoing work to lower probability with live bait.

Baits will not be eaten with some probability if player does not strike in time.

Chum loading time reduced by half and can be interrupted by Esc.

Revised fish generation system and AI for more realistic fishing experience.

Three new fishing spots: The Breathy Bridge, Streaming Beauty, and Western Tiber.

Participate in the Fishy Racing challenge to win a unique Elven Kayak.

Limited pack with unique holiday-themed rods and reels at 30% OFF.

Collect Christmas presents hidden around all waterways.

Catch magical Christmas event fish like Antlered Salmon and Furry Trout during the festive season.

Includes Christmas Magic Pack and Santa's Kayak Pack at 50% OFF.

Collectible Christmas kayak designed like Santa's Sleigh at 25% OFF.

Complete these challenges to earn unique holiday rewards.

Players can now create their own effective feeder mixes using a simple or advanced method.

Players can now catch Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Anglers can create chum by purchasing a basic groundbait mix and adding water.

Players can save their chum recipes for future use as long as they have the ingredients.

Players can mix different components in desired proportions to create unique chum.

Added new species including Asp, Barbel, Bighead Carp, and more.

Players are advised to use concentrated components carefully to avoid unbalanced chum mixes.

New giant fish species like 60 kg Wels Catfish and Beluga introduced.

XP points have been divided into Level XP points and Rank XP points, with Rank XP points frozen.

Players can check their Rank XP in the updated Profile Tab.

The Leaderboard now shows both Level and Rank, with XP points summarized for player positioning.

XP requirements between levels have been changed due to the addition of new waterways.

The level cap has been raised from 40 to 50.

Resolved the issue with the casting range of large cutbaits.

Corrected the current speed issue affecting gameplay in Alaska.

A completely new region of Europe has been added to Fishing Planet, featuring unique waterways and scenic surroundings.

New mechanics for fish feeding and chum have been added to attract fish and enhance fishing strategies.

New competitions have been introduced across all new waterways, offering players new challenges.

Bottom fishing and feeder fishing mechanics have been introduced, allowing for new fishing techniques.

A total of 37 new fish species have been introduced, including Bream, Tench, Roach, Zander, and more.

The level cap has been raised from 40 to 50, with changes to XP requirements.

New achievements have been added for players to complete on the new and existing waterways.

Players can now use multiple rods simultaneously, enhancing the fishing experience.

A new tackle set for feeder fishing has been released, including rod and reel combos and other essential equipment.

New waterways, new fish, new biting system, bottom and feeder fishing and more will be available.

Five new rivers and lakes from the European region have been added, including Lesni Vila pond, Ghent–Terneuzen Canal, Tiber River, Sander Baggersee Lake, and Akhtuba River.

The fish generation system and AI have been revised for more realistic fish behavior and ecosystem interactions.

Announcement of the top 10 finalists from the Christmas Giant’s Tour fishing tournament.

Announcement of the Top-20 anglers who will proceed to the Grand Finale of the Christmas Giant’s Tour.

Announcement of the top 20 anglers qualifying for the Semifinal at Kaniq Creek, Alaska.

Announcement of the results for the 1st Qualifying Round of the Christmas Giant’s Tour.

The Christmas Giant’s Tour will take place from December 11th to December 16th, featuring giant fish competitions.

Qualifier 1 will be held on December 11th at White Moose Lake, Canada.

Registration for the Christmas Giant’s Tour begins on December 10th.

Qualifier 3 will be held on December 13th at Florida’s Everglades.

Qualifier 2 will be held on December 12th at Saint-Croix Lake, Michigan.

The Grand Finale will be held on December 16th at San Joaquin Delta, California.

The Semifinal Round will take place on December 15th at Kaniq Creek, Alaska.

Leftover prepared chum is automatically disposed of once players leave the waterway.

Chum spreads from feeders to create Feeding spots that attract bottom fish, influenced by various environmental factors.

A new Feeding system has been introduced to attract bottom fish by providing food in specific areas of a waterway.

Players can prepare chum mixes at waterways using various components, affecting the efficiency of fish attraction.

Players can now use special rod stands to make multiple casts with several rods simultaneously.

The rod's flexible quiver tip allows players to detect even slight fish bites more effectively.

Players can adjust the length of the hooklink to secure the line and prevent losing hookbait during casts.

Players can now use a feeder filled with a special mix to attract fish, creating a 'chum spot' for better catches.

The grand finale of the tournament will take place on November 25th at Neherrin River in North Carolina.

The semifinal round is scheduled for November 24th at Michigan’s Lake Saint-Croix.

The second qualifier occurs on November 21st at San Joaquin Delta in California.

The first qualifier takes place on November 20th at Lake Falcon in Oregon.

A special bass tournament dedicated to Smallmouth Bass, featuring multiple qualifiers and a grand finale.

Registration for the Grand Smallie's Cup begins on November 19th.

A versatile fishing spot known for hosting the World Feeder Championship in 2011, targeting non-predatory fish like European Carp and Common Barbel.

The deepest location ideal for feeder and float fishing, targeting European Carp and Wels Catfish.

A shallow location with fast current, perfect for catching Trout with spinning gear.

Introduction of a new waterway featuring 3 distinct fishing locations.

A new fishing location in Italy, featuring the Tiber River, known for its rich history and variety of fish species.

A new Halloween-themed pack featuring unique baits and lures for catching special fish.

Increased mission rewards based on community feedback. Players who completed event missions have also received new rewards.

Catch Bowfin after midnight using Roaches to get Fish Eyes.

Main mission to summon and hunt the abominable monster-fish during Halloween festivities.

Catch Gar in Neherrin River for green fish scales.

Mission to find an ancient magic book and catch witch's pets to retrieve it.

Collect Mandrake Roots at night in Falcon Lake.

Catch Ghost Pike at night to gather ethereal essence.

Catch Black Vampire Gars at night in Louisiana for fins.

Catch Albino Yeti at night for gills.

Collect ingredients for brewing the Frankenfish Summoning potion.

Catch Skeleton Bluegill at special power places during night time.

Introduction of special Halloween missions including 'FrankenFish Hunt' and others.

Catch these unique Halloween-themed fish as part of the event challenges.

Special offers on 3-Day and 7-Day Pond Passes and BaitCoin Money Pack during the event.

Complete creepy missions to catch the abominable Frankenfish and earn the Monstrosity Kayak.

Creepy lures available for catching Halloween-themed fish.

Special kayak available for rent only during the Halloween event.

Players can claim daily prizes by finding hidden items at fishing destinations.

New spinning reel and rod with glow-in-the-dark tips available during the event.

A scary monster-fish boss that players must summon and defeat.

Patch 1.3.6 is a preparation for the Halloween event that starts on October 22.

Includes Ide, Common Bream, Common Roach, European Flounder, Thicklip Grey Mullet, and European Eel.

Two distinct fishing areas created: urbanistic bank and scenic shoreline.

New fishing location featuring both freshwater and sea fish species.

Added highway span-bridge, cargo ships, towboats, windmills, and Dutch-style houses.

Players will be able to use multiple rods simultaneously while fishing.

Players will be able to fish using various lures and baits simultaneously, changing the approach to float and bottom-fishing rigs.

Stationary rod holders will be added to some waterways for all anglers to use.

New fishing equipment, Rod Holders, will allow players to catch fish using multiple rods at the same time.

Seven different kinds of Rod Holders will be introduced, varying in rod capacity from 1 to 4 rods.

Announcement of the winners of the Mighty Carp Tour, the first competitive fishing event of the Fall season.

Rebalanced tutorial missions for improved gameplay experience.

Introduced a more user-friendly leveling system.

Restored 1 day premium reward after reaching the 4th level.

Restored the initial amount of credits when starting the game.

The tournament will be held at Neherrin River in North Carolina, Lake Quanchkin in Louisiana, and San Joaquin Delta in California.

The target fish for the Mighty Carp Tour are Common Carp and Buffalo.

A special Mighty Carp Pack is available with a 30% discount, including tackle and equipment for the tournament.

The Mighty Carp Tour tournament is set to take place from September 12th to September 16th, with registration starting on September 11th.

XP requirements changed to align with new missions.

First iteration of Missions update designed to enhance learning for players.

Participants who complete the survey will receive a complimentary bonus of 3 days of premium access once the update is released.

The first iteration of the Missions feature, specifically designed to enhance the learning process for new players.

Detailed steps provided for players to join the beta test and provide feedback.

Allows players to set up multiple rods simultaneously for increased catch chances.

New feeder fishing mechanic to attract more fish to your spot.

Adding a completely new region of Europe with 10 new waterways across various countries.

Introducing more than 20 new fish species across the new European waterways.

Special discounts on Premium subscriptions and Anniversary Pack from August 3rd to August 12th.

Contest for players to share their best Fishing Planet stories for a chance to win Premium subscriptions.

Daily bonus for players entering the game during the FPA Weekend (August 11th-12th).

Tournament held to celebrate the third anniversary of Fishing Planet, featuring qualifiers and a grand finale.

Participate in the event by finding flagpoles with the USA flag, catching tagged historic fishes, and launching fireworks.

Special sale featuring a unique branded tackle pack for the holiday.

Players can launch fireworks at all event locations during the 4th of July event.

Special sale with 30% off all 7-days pond passes and up to 40% off on Top Money Packs.

Annual trout sportfishing tournament held from July 3rd through July 8th, with registration starting on July 2nd.

Catch tagged historic fish that are over 200 years old to earn achievements and rewards.

Unique Happy 4th of July DLC pack available at 30% off.

Participate in the event from 07/02/2018 to 07/09/2018 with various activities and prizes.

Details of the tournament schedule including qualifiers and grand finale locations.

Join the Independence Trout Open from July 4th to July 9th, featuring competitive fishing across various locations.

Registration for the Independence Trout Open starts on July 3rd, 24 hours prior to the first qualifier.

Special tour pack available at 30% off during the tournament.

Adjusted the catch rate of underwater items based on community feedback.

New waterways are on its way and the work is in full spate! Screenshots provided.

Introducing the Golden Dragon Pack featuring new rods, reels, kayak, collectible equipment, and more.

Participate in the annual Virtual Bass Open tournament honoring Father's Day, featuring multiple qualifiers and a grand finale.

Registration for the Virtual Bass Open begins on June 11th, 24 hours prior to the first qualifier.

The tournament runs from June 12th to June 17th with specific qualifiers and rounds scheduled each day.

Get the Virtual Bass's Pack at 30% OFF during the tournament.

A new system of objectives to help players master new mechanics and engage with game content.

Future Missions aimed at high-level players with challenging tasks and greater rewards.

Tutorial Missions designed to help less experienced players understand game mechanics like tackle and bait selection.

Added the ability to catch lost lures, which can be kept or released.

Inventory now works 2 times faster.

Players can now catch underwater items and creatures such as Turtle, Crayfish, and Shells.

Various complex bugs have been fixed.

Resolved issues with snagging and bouncing lure and curving rod.

A tournament focused on catching various types of Trout, held at top fishing destinations in North America.

Special tour pack available at 30% off during the tournament.

The tournament will take place from May 16th to May 20th, with qualifiers and finals scheduled.

Registration for the Char Charger's Open begins on May 15th, 24 hours prior to the first qualifier.

Special tour pack available at 30% off during the tournament.

Special tour pack available at 30% OFF during the tournament.

Participate in the Largemouth Bass April Cup from April 12th to April 16th, with registration starting on April 10th.

Participate in the Largemouth Bass April Cup from April 12th to April 16th, with registration starting on April 10th.

Qualifier 1 on April 11th at Mudwater River, Qualifier 2 on April 12th at Neherrin River, Semifinal on April 14th at Quanchkin Lake, Grand Finale on April 16th at Florida’s Everglades.

Announcement of the 20 anglers who qualified for the Semifinal battle in the Spring Cats Tour.

Final chance for anglers to qualify for the Semifinal Round on March 15th.

Players are encouraged to participate in the 3rd Qualifier on March 15th for a chance to join the Semifinal Round.

Announcement of the 20 anglers who qualified for the Semifinal battle in the Spring Cats Tour.

Fixed water disturbance caused by leader and bobber.

Fixed issue where friends list did not close while using share function.

Corrected an issue where characters in a boat would have an invalid pose when entering a room.

Fixed issue where fish could not be seen in the fish net after catching them.

Fixed camera position issues in photo mode.

Fixed a bug related to the camera position in photo mode.

Implemented minor fixes to the Support Form.

Fixed an issue where the friends list did not close while using the share function.

Fixed issue where rod setup did not change after changing a lure in the inventory.

Fixed an issue where fish could not be seen in the fish net after pressing Y post-catch.

Fixed an issue where the rod setup did not change after changing a lure in the inventory.

Fixed the water disturbance caused by leader and bobber.

Fixed issue with character pose when entering room with characters in boat with rod in hand.

Fixed issue where the map moved in the hands while sharing or deleting a marker.

Resolved a bug where the map would move in the hands while sharing or deleting a marker.

Introduced limited home storage and the option to expand inventory with Storage Boxes.

Don’t miss the exclusive St. Patrick's Pack at 30% OFF with holiday edition tackle including LuckyShamrock reels, IrishClover rods, GoldPot, and GreenBeer.

Fine-tuned rules for competitions, removing the size of the Keepnet from affecting results.

Ability to turn Flashlights on and off using 'J', customizable to other hotkeys.

Players can now toggle flashlights on and off using the 'J' key or customize the hotkey.

Fixed issues with lure sinking speed and buoyancy during retrieves, making it more realistic.

Join the excitement of St.Patrick’s Gold Hunt and look for Gold Pots scattered all around the locations from March 13th through March 19th.

Players are reminded to check minimum requirements for optimal game performance.

Mudwater River, Saint-Croix Lake and Neherrin River will be colored GREEN for the duration of the event.

Reworked background sounds and added wind sound effects.

Fixed issues with lure buoyancy affecting sinking speed and action during retrieves.

Catch holiday event fish like Rowdy Bass and Leprechaun Fish to complete challenges and win prizes!

Introduced Photo Mode for capturing moments while bank fishing, with options to display fish stats.

Added support for the Chinese language in the game.

Get 30% OFF for three top Money Packs only for the duration of the event.

Disabling Dynamic Water in Video Settings is recommended to prevent crashes.

Get 30% OFF for three top Money Packs only for the duration of the event! Available in the in-game Store for 600, 1090 and 2330 Baitcoins.

Enhanced fishing line rigidity, lure hydrodynamics, collision rendering, and wind effects.

Numerous crash reports received; Windows x32 and DirectX 9 are no longer supported.

Added challenges for exploring waterways with three stages to complete.

Introduction of limited home storage and new Storage Boxes for inventory expansion available through DLCs or in-game Store.

Adjusted competition rules to not factor in Keepnet size for total fish weight.

Players can now save and share their tackle setups using templates.

Disabling Dynamic Water in Video Settings may help prevent crashes for ATI Radeon card owners.

A navigation tablet showing a waterway map with detailed info on bottom shape and depth, allowing players to leave Marks and share with friends.

Improvements to fishing line rigidity, lure hydrodynamics, collision rendering, and wind effects.

Don’t miss the exclusive St. Patrick's Pack at 30% OFF with holiday edition tackle including LuckyShamrock reels, IrishClover rods, GoldPot, and GreenBeer.

Introduction of Chinese language support for players.

Numerous crash reports received; Windows x32 and DirectX 9 are no longer supported.

New support contact form accessible from the game with future plans for screenshot attachments.

Capture and share photos of your catches from different angles, available for bank fishing.

Join the excitement of St.Patrick’s Gold Hunt and look for Gold Pots scattered all around the locations from March 13th through March 19th.

Mudwater River, Saint-Croix Lake and Neherrin River will be colored GREEN for the duration of the event!

Added a navigation tablet showing a waterway map with depth information and the ability to leave markers.

Extensive reworking of background sounds and addition of wind sounds.

Templates for saving and sharing tackle combinations with friends.

Added new challenges for exploring each waterway over a set number of days.

Catch holiday event fish like Rowdy Bass and Leprechaun Fish to complete challenges and win prizes.

Added a support contact form accessible from the game settings.

Special tour pack Spring Cats Pack available at 30% OFF during the tournament.

Special tour pack available at 30% off during the tournament.

Tournament runs from March 13th to March 18th with qualifiers and a grand finale.

Join the Spring Cats Tour, a competitive sportfishing event featuring various catfish species across North America.

Participate in the Spring Cats Tour from March 13th to March 18th, featuring various qualifiers and a grand finale.

Results of the first qualifying round for the Crappie Valentine Cup, with 20 anglers qualifying for the Semifinal Round.

A few players were disqualified due to violation of Tournament Rules. Further violations may result in permanent account suspension.

Results of the first qualifying round for the Crappie Valentine Cup, with 20 anglers qualifying for the Semifinal Round.

A few players were disqualified from the first version of Top-20 due to violation of Tournament Rules.

Special tour pack available at 25% off during the tournament.

Registration for the tournament starts on February 12th, 24 hours prior to the first qualifier.

Annual fishing tournament held from February 13th to February 18th, featuring qualifiers and a grand finale.

Annual fishing tournament featuring Black and White Crappie from February 13th to February 18th.

Special tour pack available at 25% OFF during the tournament.

Players can now take photographs of their catches and share them with friends.

Players can now mark their favorite fishing spots on the map and add descriptions for each Marker.

Every location in the game will now have its own unique depth map to help players understand the bottom terrain.

Lure weight now affects sinking speed, making it more realistic. Lighter lures sink slower than heavier ones.

New templates allow players to organize tackle setups for different scenarios with one click.

Players can now mark favorite fishing spots on the map and add descriptions for each Marker.

Introduction of setup templates to organize tackle based on waterway, fish, or events for easier access.

Lure weight now affects sinking speed, making it more realistic.

Players can now take and share photographs of their catches.

Every location in the game will now have its own unique depth map to help players understand the bottom terrain.

Semifinal Round scheduled for January 20th at Emerald Lake, New York.

Results of the second qualifying round for the Winter Pike Tour held on Missouri’s Mudwater River.

Special Winter Pike Pack available at 30% off during the tournament.

Annual Winter Pike Tour tournament featuring competitive sportfishing events across various locations.

Registration for the Winter Pike Tour Tournament starts on January 15th, 24 hours prior to the first qualifier.

Qualifiers will take place on January 16th (Quanchkin Lake), 17th (Mudwater River), and 18th (White Moose Lake).

Join the annual Winter Pike Tour from January 16th to 21st, featuring multiple qualifiers and a grand finale.

Special tour pack Winter Pike Pack available at 30% OFF during the tournament.

Registration for the Winter Pike Tour starts on January 15th, 24 hours before the first qualifier.

Semifinal on January 20th (Emerald Lake) and Grand Finale on January 21st (Lake Saint-Croix).

Tournament schedule includes qualifiers from January 16th to 18th, Semifinal on January 20th, and Grand Finale on January 21st.

Channel Catfish profitability increased by 30%

Profitability of Channel Catfish increased by 30%.

Improved biting behavior of Channel Catfish on Mudwater

Travel cost to Mudwater decreased by 30%.

Improved biting behavior of Channel Catfish in Mudwater.

Mudwater travel cost decreased by 30%