What changed in Fishing Planet in 2019

New Holiday Pack includes all the new Christmas lures.

Limited-time bundle featuring Christmas Edition tackle from three different packs at 40% off.

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

The grand finale of the Christmas Giant’s Tour will be held on December 22nd at California’s San Joaquin Delta.

The semifinal round of the Christmas Giant’s Tour will occur on December 21st at Kaniq Creek, Alaska.

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

Catch the mythical Crystal Burbot by completing all Christmas missions.

Patch 3.2.5 is a Christmas Event release that starts on December 19th.

Engage in snowball fights with other players using a pack of snow.

Unlock exclusive items like the Rodstand the Snowman, CrystaLite™ Bomber Hat, and Christmas Tackle Thermobox by completing missions.

The third qualifier of the Christmas Giant’s Tour will be on December 19th in Florida’s Everglades.

Join the Merry Fishmas adventures from December 19th to January 5th, helping Santa recover lost gifts and decorations.

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

Catch Antlered Salmons and Crystal Fish during the holiday season.

The second qualifier of the Christmas Giant’s Tour will take place on December 18th at Saint-Croix Lake, Michigan.

The first qualifier of the Christmas Giant’s Tour will be held on December 17th at White Moose Lake, Canada.

Includes a minor bugfix.

Improvements for a new bite system on American waterways.

The Christmas Giant’s Tour will take place from December 16th to December 22nd, featuring giant trophy-sized fish.

Registration for the Christmas Giant’s Tour starts on December 16th, 24 hours before the first qualifier.

Introducing a new set of rigs for spinning and casting rods, including hooks, sinkers, spinners, jigs, and lures.

Fixed the rod flicking issue that occurred when turning off the map.

Corrected the rod bending issue in third person view.

Fixed colliders in the gazebo area of Lesni Villa.

Resolved the issue of PVA bag dissolving after taking rod from rod pod with a fish.

Players can create and customize Sponsored Competitions with unique characteristics and rewards.

Improved bite system on American waterways based on player feedback.

Introduced a new bite system for North America waterways, similar to the existing system in European waterways.

Release of three new spots in one bundle.

Addition of Tear Drop and Bullet Sinkers designed for jig rigs.

Introduction of Texas Rig, California Rig, Three-way Rig, and Flipping Rig for enhanced fishing.

39 new exploring missions across various locations.

New tails that enhance lures for predatory fish.

Create and customize competitive fishing events with various settings.

The grand finale of the Grand Smallie's Cup takes place on November 24th at Neherrin River in North Carolina.

The semifinal round of the Grand Smallie's Cup is held on November 23rd at Michigan’s Lake Saint-Croix.

The second qualifier of the Grand Smallie's Cup takes place on November 21st at San Joaquin Delta in California.

The first qualifier of the Grand Smallie's Cup takes place on November 20th at Lake Falcon in Oregon.

A special Bass tournament dedicated to Smallmouth Bass, featuring multiple qualifying rounds and a grand finale.

Registration for the Grand Smallie's Cup tournament starts on November 18th.

Launch of the Deluxe Pack featuring enhanced tackle, 14-day Pond Passes, and exclusive Deluxe Edition equipment.

Release of the Golden Pack with the most powerful tackle, 30-day Pond Passes, and unique Golden Kayak.

Introducing the Advanced Pack with powerful rod and reel combos, terminal tackle, and 7-day Pond Passes.

A new Custom Competitions menu will be added to the game interface featuring a list of user competitions.

Players can view event details and chat with participants in the Competition Lobby.

The Lobby for Team Competitions will feature a list of players divided by teams, with Hosts assigning players.

Players can create Custom Competitions by adjusting parameters or choosing from preexisting templates.

Hosts will participate on the same grounds as other players without any advantages once the competition begins.

New user-generated competitive events allowing players to create and host their own fishing competitions.

Future introduction of sponsored competitions with unique rewards.

Options for manual or scheduled starts and duration settings.

Players can choose from preexisting templates or create new competitions.

Options for open or private competitions with password protection.

Hosts can specify required tackle types and admissible equipment for competitions.

New formats including Free For All, Team Competition, and Duel.

Hosts can set an entry fee and initial prize pool for competitions.

Hosts can adjust game time and weather conditions for competitions.

Hosts can set rules for qualifying fish and score keeping methods.

Find hidden Jack-o-lanterns and graves at fishing destinations to claim daily prizes.

Rent a special Coffin Kayak available only during the Halloween event.

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

Complete creepy missions including hunting Ghost Pikes, Mutant Gars, and Skeleton Bluegills.

Face off against 12 new fish monsters including Lone Star Mad-Eye Buffalo Monster and Mudwater Dendrofin Monster.

Includes Ghost Reel™ 4000 spinning reel, SpookySpin™ 260 spinning rod, and various creepy lures.

The premium version of Fishing Planet is now available, combining all content released to date in one package.

New fish species added: Common Nase, European Weatherfish, Sterlet, and Spotted Gar.

New motorboats added: Garry Scott Taurus and Flaggmann Vega.

A new fishing location in France has been added.

A new fishing technique has been introduced.

Fish fight duration has been reduced by approximately 20-25% for all platforms except Xbox One / Win10 Store.

Tutorial fix: time forwarding, equipment change panel being able to be shown on some occasions.

Possibility to use rod stand in the Mighty Carp tournament added.

Second Qualifier of the Mighty Carp Tour on September 11th.

Registration for the Mighty Carp Tour begins on September 9th.

Tackle load calculation bug, which gave the ability to reel in huge fish on the light tackle fix.

What's new inactive buy button icon colour fix.

Grand Finale of the Mighty Carp Tour on September 15th.

Action zones now disabled on rod stands during a fish fight. Now all interactions with rods on rod stands while landing fish are available only with hot-keys.

Now friend avatar images are correctly displayed.

Improper cut lines panel appearing on rod template creation fix.

Semifinal Round of the Mighty Carp Tour on September 14th.

First Qualifier of the Mighty Carp Tour on September 10th.

Third Qualifier of the Mighty Carp Tour on September 12th.

The opening Tournament of the fall season featuring competitive Carp fishing.

20 anglers qualified for the Semifinal Round on August 17th.

Announcement of the results for the 1st Qualifying Round of the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup.

The next qualifier will take place on August 14th on Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.

Semifinal on August 17th and Grand Finale on August 18th at Kaniq Creek, Alaska.

Qualifier rounds take place from August 13th to August 15th at various locations.

Registration for the FPAC Tournament starts on August 12th, 24 hours prior to the First Qualifier.

Special Fishing Planet Anniversary Pack available with 30% OFF.

Celebrate the yearly anniversary with a competitive tournament focused on catching Salmon.

The grand finale of the Independence Trout Open is set for July 7th.

The semifinal round of the Independence Trout Open will take place on July 6th.

Visit all 11 American waterways with a 50% discount on the trip from July 4th till July 7th.

The third qualifier of the Independence Trout Open is scheduled for July 4th.

Challenge yourself with new '4th of July' missions, find Cannonballs, raise the USA flag and win unique prizes!

The second qualifier of the Independence Trout Open occurs on July 3rd.

Join the Independence Trout Open from July 2nd to July 7th, featuring competitive fishing across various locations.

The first qualifier of the Independence Trout Open takes place on July 2nd.

Discount on all locations from the 4th of July through the end of the event.

XP for Historic Chinook Salmon and Historic Muskie has been reduced due to balance issues.

Registration for the Independence Trout Open starts on July 1st, 24 hours before the first qualifier.

Catch 21 different types of historic fish over 200 years old with anchor tags that cannot be sold for credits.

Find cannonballs in snags and fire holiday salutes from the Liberty Cannon to win a unique reel.

Raise the USA flag on each of the 11 USA waterways daily to win fireworks.

Challenge yourself with new missions themed around the 4th of July.

Get a special holiday edition patriotic lure after firing the Liberty Cannon.

Limited 4th of July Edition fishing tackle and equipment available for purchase.

Complete the mission to win a unique jacket and rod.

Celebrate Independence Day with new event missions until July 8th, 6:00 UTC.

Grand Finale of the Virtual Bass Open takes place on June 16th at Quanchkin Lake in Louisiana.

Semifinal round of the Virtual Bass Open takes place on June 15th at Neherrin River in North Carolina.

Third qualifier of the Virtual Bass Open takes place on June 13th at Missouri’s Mudwater River.

Second qualifier of the Virtual Bass Open takes place on June 12th in Florida’s Everglades.

First qualifier of the Virtual Bass Open takes place on June 11th at Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.

Participate in the annual Virtual Bass Open tournament celebrating Father's Day with competitive fishing across various locations.

Registration for the Virtual Bass Open tournament starts on June 10th, 24 hours before the first qualifier.

Enhanced biting behavior with unique portraits for different fish species.

Game now supports Traditional Chinese language.

Various bugs addressed in this update.

Two new sets of missions added to enhance angling skills.

Three new types of motorboats with unique speed and durability features.

New fishing lures including Jerkbaits and three types of Minnows.

General improvements made to the user interface.

Metalhead Motorboat Pack and Daredevil Motorboat Pack with 15% OFF.

Emerald Lake and Rocky Lake access levels adjusted.

Three types of motorboats introduced: metal flatbottomed, rubber inflatable, and bass boats, each with unique characteristics.

Motorboats operate similarly to kayaks but require engine management.

New motorboats added for better navigation and exploration in the game.

Motorboats can be used in various waterways including Emerald Lake, Falcon Lake, and more.

Grand finale of the Largemouth Bass April Cup on April 21st.

Semifinal round of the Largemouth Bass April Cup on April 20th.

Second qualifier of the Largemouth Bass April Cup on April 18th.

First qualifier of the Largemouth Bass April Cup on April 17th.

Participate in the Largemouth Bass April Cup from April 17th to April 21st, featuring qualifiers and a grand finale.

New PVA bags and mesh for precise bait delivery in carp fishing.

A large-volume feeder designed to deliver baits accurately using a spod rod.

A new type of feeder designed specifically for carp fishing, allowing for better bait presentation.

Players can now assemble peas and corn on the carp rod.

Fixed an issue where chat would disappear on some waterways.

Fixed an issue with indicators overlay on some screen resolutions.

All MegaChuber rod owners will receive 40K credits for any MegaChubber rod and 375 baitcoins for MegaChuber SE rod, plus 15K credits for travel costs.

A new tackle set for carp anglers including rods, reels, terminal tackle, and licenses.

New special categories of tackle for carp fishing including rods, leaders, hooks, and feeders.

New competitions include Jolly Carp, Lucky Ghost Hunt, and Grass Cutter Range.

Introducing the Hybrid F1 Carp, a cross between Common Carp and Crucian Carp.

Players can now place groundbait mixed on the waterway into a special slot and throw it by hand.

Located in Kent County, this new waterway features 5 match lakes and a river, ideal for carp fishing.

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

Announcement of the final chance to qualify for the Semifinal Round on March 14th.

Join the first competitive sportfishing event of the spring, featuring various catfish and bullhead.

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

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

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

Enjoy a special event SALE! SAVE 30% on the exclusive St. Patrick's Pack with holiday edition tackle.

Join the excitement of St.Patrick’s Gold Hunt and look for Gold Pots scattered all around the locations from March 11th through March 17th.

Tournament runs from March 12th to March 17th with multiple qualifiers leading to the Grand Finale.

Results of the third qualifier for the Crappie Valentine Cup, with top 20 anglers listed.

New fish species, Hybrid F1 Carp, a cross between crucian and common carp, will be added.

Introduction of carp fishing with specific tackles including carp rods, reels, and specialized baits.

A new European waterway located in Kent County, featuring five lakes and various fish species.

Annual fishing tournament held from February 12th to February 17th, featuring qualifiers and a grand finale.

Grand finale takes place on January 20th at Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.

Semifinal round takes place on January 19th at Emerald Lake in New York.

Performance improvement up to 30% on Italy, Germany, Alaska, Michigan etc.

Tournaments occasional duplication of sell fish and scoring ended windows fixed

Third qualifier takes place on January 17th at White Moose Lake in Alberta, Canada.

Second qualifier takes place on January 16th at Mudwater River in Missouri.

First qualifier takes place on January 15th at Louisiana’s Quanchkin Lake.

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

Annual competitive sportfishing event focused on landing big Pike, with multiple qualifiers and a grand finale.

Registration starts on January 14th, 24 hours prior to the first qualifier.

The number of leaders has been increased in both the Bottom Dream Pack and Bottom Feeder Pack.

All players who have purchased the packs will receive additional leaders after re-entering the game.

Beluga bite rate is restored to previous levels following player feedback.

Sound-related bugs on North-American waterways have been addressed.

Current speed has been decreased on Akhtuba and Tiber rivers.

Fog has been reduced across all European waterways.

Various bugs in the shop UI have been fixed.

Various small fixes implemented.

Changes made to the bite system to enhance realism.

Drift issues with feeder and sinker while rod is on rod pod have been resolved.

Issues with chum loading have been fixed.

Mistakes in current speed influence on chum have been corrected.