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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Introduction of Chinese language support for players.

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.

Extensive reworking of background sounds and addition of wind sounds.

Templates for saving and sharing tackle combinations with friends.