What changed in Fishing Planet in 2024

Rewards include XP, credits, Ice Tokens, Baitcoins, and festive items based on viewing time.

Celebrate the season by watching Twitch streams tagged with Fishing Planet to earn exclusive rewards.

Includes saltwater yachts, new tackle, outfits, event items, and rewards.

A brand-new Halloween Event that was both challenging and exciting.

Brought the Dnipro River, a long-awaited home location, to life.

Brought many players together despite its challenges.

10 major bug-fix patches across 7 platforms, improving the game experience.

Introduced vast open seas and the ability for friends to fish side by side on the same boat.

Tournament featuring trophy-sized fish like Trout, Pike, Salmon, and Catfish. Check the Tournament Tab for details.

Pack includes gear and licenses for the ultimate fishing adventure.

Registration starts on December 23rd, with the final on December 29th.

Recent updates to weather mechanics significantly impact competition outcomes, affecting familiar fishing spots.

Engage in snowball fights with other players for achievements.

Complete various holiday-themed challenges to earn exclusive rewards.

Free gifts available in the Premium Shop, including exclusive bundles with past Christmas Packs.

Catch the legendary Crystal Burbot and the festive Antlered Salmon during the holiday event.

Christmas event starts on December 19th and lasts until January 6th, featuring missions and challenges.

Special bait created from Ginger Cookies to catch Krampus Fish.

New missions to track down Krampus fish that have stolen Santa's items.

Beluga and European Eel can now be taken in specific locations with Advanced Licenses.

New Level 46 location featuring 32 fish species including new additions like White-Eye Bream and Azov Shad.

Fixed issues with tournament joining mechanisms becoming unavailable after the tournament started.

Adjusted lure behavior, reduced foam around fish, and resolved 'flying fish' bug.

Lowered volume of splashes and fixed sound inconsistencies with tournament flags.

Resolved the issue causing screen shaking after hitting an object while driving a bass boat.

Fixed various bugs including inventory mechanics and shader issues.

New UI allows players to see required equipment for competitions with a green check for equipped items.

Fixed graphical artifacts, improved localization, and corrected button colors.

Resolved crashes in photo mode and during FT sessions, and fixed interaction issues.

Includes new missions, 4 new competitions, and two Monster missions.

New baits like Salo and Corn Sticks, and groundbaits with flavors like gingerbread.

Includes Dnipro Motorboat, two rod holders, casting and spinning setups, and a stylish outfit.

New lures including Twerky Runners and Cicadas for local predators.

Adjusted the field for credits balance to accommodate higher amounts.

Freshwater trolling is now available at all locations, including the new Dnipro River.

Twerky Runners introduced as new crankbaits designed for effective fishing.

New species include Sterlet, European Weatherfish, Chinese Sleeper, Black Sea Roach, and Azov Shad.

A new monster fish, the Thorn-Ripper, has been added to the game, alongside the returning Sturgeon Leviathan.

The Dnipro River map features 32 fish species, including 7 new species such as White-Eye Bream and Common Nase.

Walkers added as surface lures that imitate wounded fish and attract predators.

New fishing method introduced with rod holders for freshwater trolling on rental boats.

Explore the new Dnipro River, featuring four unique locations: The Delta Fishing Lodge, The Wild Beach, The Reed Cat, and The Poachers’ Side.

Introduction of various new baits and lures including Salo, Mole Crickets, Crawling Worms, and Cicada Spoons.

Bionic Slugs are new lures designed to mimic fast-moving fish.

New Thorn Jig Heads developed for improved fishing performance.

Gather Golden Corn at event locations to enhance your fishing success during the Thanksgiving event.

The Akhtuba River location will be removed from the game in approximately three weeks.

Join us for the Thanksgiving Day event with missions to craft dishes and earn rewards like the exclusive Indian Canoe.

Fish in keepnets at the time of removal will be automatically sold and credits added to accounts.

Players will be automatically compensated for travel expenses, unused stay costs, and boat rental fees.

Earn the exclusive Pilgrim Hat by completing the Catcher in the Corn achievement during the Thanksgiving event.

Find magical Cauldrons at event locations to cook various fish-inspired holiday dishes.

Collect decorations at Emerald after cooking holiday dishes to complete your festive table.

Celebrate with the Thanksgiving Cornucopia Pack featuring the True Pilgrim’s Doublet and various fishing gear.

Marker Buoys used at Akhtuba River will be returned for use at other locations.

The Thanksgiving Event is currently live.

Discover two secret missions during the Thanksgiving event that reward players for exploration.

Achievements and exploration missions in progress at Akhtuba River will be marked as completed.

Players with active licenses will be compensated for unused days; unlimited licenses will be fully refunded.

The Dnipro River location is aimed to be released as a special Christmas gift to players.

Introducing a new fishing location inspired by the Dnipro River near Kherson, Ukraine, capturing its natural beauty.

New fish species and a new fishing mechanic will be introduced with the Dnipro River location.

Participate in the Topwater Kayak Cup from November 12th to November 17th, with registration starting on November 11th.

Only Spinning and Casting rods with topwater lures are permitted. Rod stands and stringers are not allowed; only keepnets can be used. Boats are prohibited; players must use kayaks.

Compete in various locations including Falcon Lake, Selenge River, San Joaquin Delta, Saint-Croix Lake, and Maku-Maku Lake.

Earned by watching for 30 minutes: 666 XP, 666 credits, 1 Baitcoin, and event baits including Bloody Flies, Pumpkin Candy, and Blood Dough Balls.

Earned by watching for 90 minutes: 666 XP, 3333 credits, 3 Baitcoins, and event baits including Bloody Flies, Suttungr’s Mead, Dried Fish Head, and Cursed Aracu Minnow.

Earned by watching for 60 minutes: 666 XP, 1313 credits, 2 Baitcoins, and event baits including Bloody Flies, Blood Dough Balls, Suttungr’s Mead, and Dried Fish Head.

Rewards include XP, credits, Baitcoins, and special event baits and lures for various watching durations.

Earned by watching for 120 minutes: 66 XP, 6666 credits, 6 Baitcoins, and event baits including Bloody Flies, Suttungr’s Mead, Dried Fish Head, and Cursed Aracu Minnow.

Launch of the Halloween Twitch Drops campaign from October 29th to November 4th, offering exclusive rewards for watching themed streams.

Enjoy a 25% discount on travel to all event locations from October 25 to November 4, 6 AM UTC.

Complete the final mission to earn the Japanese Squid Kabuto helmet, symbolizing mystical ocean strength.

Embark on a spooky adventure with new missions, mythical creatures, and unique rewards.

Craft lures from ingredients like grave soil, stale wine, and enchanted relics to battle supernatural forces.

Use Pumpkin Candy Bait to catch Bluegill skeleton event fish and accomplish the Sweet Tooth achievement.

Spin the Golden Reel for a chance to win new event baits.

Face off against the Slide Rock Bolter, Armored Bighead, Double-Headed Eel, Dingonek, Akkorokamui, and Vampire Fish.

Get three powerful setups, an oilskin coat, mission lures, and access to key locations.

Collect wheels from Phantom Ships for special event baits and exclusive items.

Use unique baits such as Dried Fish Head, Rotten Liver, and Cursed Aracu Minnow to enhance your fishing experience.

Ring all ghost bells of the St. Sebastian Church within the time limit to gain support from ancient gods.

Complete tasks to pay homage to local ancestors and connect with cultural heritage.

Replace your regular kayak with the Coffin Kayak during the Halloween event.

Event will start within a few days with missions and challenges.

Only Carp Rods are permitted for the tournament; boats and stringers are not allowed.

Prepare for the Mighty Carp Tour 2024, featuring diverse fishing environments and challenges.

Registration opens on September 16th, with qualifiers starting on September 17th.

Enjoy up to 60% off all unlimited licenses and travel/stay costs until August 14th.

New saltwater fishing mechanics and locations added to the game.

New social features for players to engage in clubs and leagues.

16 patches released in one day for all platforms.

New multiplayer feature allowing cooperative fishing experiences.

Includes a stylish ocean outfit, powerful spinning setup, saltwater casting gear, and more.

Details of the tournament schedule including qualifiers and finals from August 6th to August 11th.

Join the tournament celebrating Fishing Planet’s 9th birthday with qualifiers and finals for ultimate Salmon fishing Champion.

1st place receives 360 days of Premium, 2nd place 180 days, and 3rd place 30 days of Premium.

Players can access all tournament locations regardless of their game level when registering for the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup.

Only spinning and casting rod setups can be used in the Tournament, with specific barbless tackle types listed.

Barbless Hooks cannot be used with Spinning and Casting Rods; this will be corrected in the next tournament.

Saltwater rods have been added to the game, requiring players to distinguish between regular and saltwater rod types for tournaments.

Recent UI changes have altered the appearance of the Join button for the Independence Trout Open 2024 Tournament.

Celebrate American Independence Day with a treasure hunt event running from June 27 to July 8.

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

Join missions to restore the George Washington Monument and find fragments of Washington's battle saber.

Embark on an adventure to catch unique fish tagged with President George Washington’s signature.

Enjoy a 25% discount on travel costs to all event locations during the event period.

Annual tournament with rewards for the top three participants, details to be announced.

Fire the Liberty Cannon to win the FireCannon reel and attract Historic Fish.

Raise the USA and Canadian flags at event locations to win fireworks.

Special pack featuring an outfit, fireworks, storage slots, and a 7-day pass to White Moose Lake.

The problem causing incorrect rank displays has been fixed, with individual rank corrections being processed.

Only clubs from the player's region were displayed when filtering.

Improvement made to enhance security and user privacy.

Bans will become permanent for repeat offenders.

Speed now better correlates with fish weight and strength, slightly faster based on player feedback.

Release date to be announced soon.

A boat predators tournament will be held from June 11th to 16th, featuring qualifiers and finals at various locations.

Qualifiers will take place at Saint-Croix Lake, Lake Sander Baggersee, and SAN JOAQUIN DELTA, with Semi-Finals and Finals at Blue Crab Island.

A new pack featuring tackle and exclusive equipment for the tournament is available for players.

Fixed a bug causing freeze and black screen for guests when the host finishes a session.

Applied minor fixes to the XP Modifiers window.

Resolved the problem where it was impossible to buy items from the Lures and Baits category tabs in the Global Shop.

Corrected the pale appearance of boat and kayak slots compared to other slots.

Corrected the message about the end of the map displayed on the local map.

Relocated navigation buttons for switching tablet modes.

Fixed the preview for empty templates.

Fixed an issue where the yacht would tip over and fly up high after being anchored.

Corrected the message displayed upon event mission completion.

Reels wear out more quickly when using max drag to enhance realism.

Corrected boat antenna rotation in Fish Radar.

Resolved an issue where the boat wouldn't move if the player at the helm was changed while in reverse.

Resolved an issue where players were placed in a different room after returning to a session.

Removed the nighttime cooldown for uninterrupted gameplay.

Resolved a photo mode bug for the Monster Fish Striped Marlin and other minor issues in photo mode.

Fixed texture issues on the Scutum Boat.

Optimized server workload for better performance.

Addressed an overlap of multiple tags on the Tablet in Fishing Together sessions.

Fixed a minor bug with Club invites.

Implemented minor fixes for Ocean Missions.

Fixed animation issues for big reels where the hand texture was seen through the sleeve while reeling.

Implemented anti-cheat improvements.

Applied various fixes to the Shop interface.

Prevented the Extended Fishing Together session window from appearing in the guest's window after accessing the local map.

Introduction of new ocean features.

Fixed the issue where saltwater sinkers were not working in carp setups.

Fixed performance degradation during long play sessions.

Applied various physics fixes.

4 new competitions and 11 achievements introduced.

Players can adjust boat sound volume and water quality settings.

Enhanced control for bottom fishing at great depths.

An expansive ocean map with 18 fish species, accessible at level 83 with a new level cap of 90.

Including exclusive Fishing Together missions.

Cooldown added for nighttime fishing, later reverted based on feedback.

Marina administrator NPC available for player interactions.

More immersive and realistic fishing experience.

New animation for retrieving large ocean fish.

New buoys for marking fishing spots and fast travel in the ocean.

Updates to reel damage system and tackle wear in ocean water.

New boats for Fishing Together sessions, equipped with advanced features and storage.

Less randomness in weather and bite rates for fairer competition.

Integration of Denuvo Anti-Cheat system for fair gameplay.

New software with navigation tools and features available after completing missions.

Realistic ocean water simulation with dynamic weather effects and sounds.

3D ocean scene added to the loading screen.

Dynamic zones with predatory fish, birds, and marine life creating a vibrant environment.

New fishing technique targeting larger pelagic fish.

Two DLC packs offering new boats, gear, and pond passes.

New feature added to the game after player requests.

Allows 2-4 players to fish together on the same boat with shared conditions and XP bonuses.

New baits, lures, and saltwater gear available in shops.

Introduction of new saltwater tackle including rods, reels, and baits designed for ocean fishing.

Launch of a new ocean location in Japan with unique fishing challenges and over 500 new inventory items.

A local shop at the new location offering common items for convenience.

New saltwater lures including plugs, pilkers, bucktails, and trolling octopuses added to the game.

Introduction of various saltwater rods and reels designed for deep sea fishing.

Dozens of new saltwater lines, leaders, hooks, and sinkers designed for ocean environments.

Introduction of fresh baits like spiny lobsters, flying squid, and gutted fish for ocean fishing.

A new section dedicated to saltwater tackle in the Global Shop featuring 31 pages of items.

Details of qualifiers and finals for the Live Bait Fiesta Cup from May 14 to May 19.

Join the Live Bait Fiesta Cup from May 14 to May 19, featuring tournaments in South America.

Registration for the tournament begins on May 13th at 18:00 UTC.

Fishing Planet now supports cross-play between Epic Games Store and Steam.

New system simulating real-life fish behavior, enhancing fishing experience.

New buoys allow players to mark and teleport to favorite fishing spots.

New water graphics developed from scratch for saltwater, featuring realistic physics and appearance.

A massive new ocean location spanning 20 by 20 km with various fishing opportunities.

New devices installed on saltwater boats to help locate fish and understand depth.

Join the first world bass fishing tournament from April 9 to 14, with registration starting April 8.

Compete in various locations including Everglades, Quanchkin Lake, Marron River, Amazonian Maze, and Blue Crab Island.

Detailed fishing methods and tackle preferences for targeting different tuna species.

New fish species added to the game, including various types of tuna and other regional fish.

New fishing locations introduced in the game, specifically around a small Japanese island.

List of preferred baits for newly introduced fish species in Kaiji No Ri.

Congo Discovery Pack is currently on a 25% sale, includes access to high-level location and gear.

25% discount on traveling to all event locations from March 15th to March 18th.

The St. Patrick’s Day event is live until March 18th, offering 2 Baitcoins for every event fish caught with Premium.

First-ever discount on the Congo Discovery Pack, providing access to the highest-level location for 30 days.

Players can now compete against others on Steam while using accounts from the Epic Games Store.

New equipment bundle available for the tournament, designed for bottom fishing.

Join the World Cats Cup Tournament from March 12th to March 17th, with registration starting on March 11th.

New players can access all Tournament waterways regardless of their level upon registration.

Slight updates made to the Competitive Activity Rules for tournaments.

Players can find Lucky Horseshoes to unlock special items including the Lucky Charm Catapult and St. Patrick's Song Motor Boat.

New St. Patrick’s pack and Green Fortune Pack available for purchase, featuring event rods, reels, and baits.

New Magic Cauldrons that provide event baits, credits, Clover Coins, or Baitcoins.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with new missions and rewards including the Leprechaun Frock Coat, Paddy's Top Hat, and Green Shamrock Glasses.

Earn Clover Coins for completing Leprechaun's Favor missions and catching event fish.

New event baits like Drunken Worm, Bully Grasshopper, and Pickled Januari Palm Fruit introduced to catch event fish.

New Gold Horseshoe Stringer available to help catch Snakeheads during the event.

Resolved issue with Club Series items that were unable to be repaired.

Removed Club points rewards from competition descriptions after the end of the Leagues Season until the Second Season starts.

Players can now engage in trolling by casting rods and moving the boat to attract large ocean fish.

A new map located in the East China Sea, offering a vast area of 400 square kilometers for exploration.

Players earn additional XP for every fish caught while fishing with friends.

Fish will move around the shores based on natural factors, increasing the challenge for anglers.

Players can complete a mission to receive a Saltwater Fish Finder as a reward.

Two new boats available for rent, accommodating 2 and 4 players respectively for fishing together.

Players can install navigation buoys in preferred locations for easier access to fishing spots.

All players aboard the yacht will have access to a shared storage space for their catches.

Players can now fish together on the same boat, enhancing the multiplayer experience.

The Fishing Planet team is focusing on the upcoming ocean map, with Dev Diaries to detail features soon.

The results of the first season of Club Leagues have been revealed, with winners marked in the game.

A comprehensive overhaul of the Club Leagues feature is planned based on player feedback, to be addressed after the new ocean map launch.

All players can access Tournament waterways regardless of their game level upon registration.

Competitive Activity Rules have been slightly updated; players are encouraged to review them.

Tournament scheduled from February 13th to February 18th with registration starting on February 12th.

Players can compete against others on Steam after joining the Epic Games Store.

Introducing the Dotted Shark™ sports kayak along with 20 Baitcoins and 10 additional storage slots.

Club points received for caught fish now displayed in white instead of green.

Join the annual Winter Pike Tour, a sportfishing tournament dedicated to landing hefty Pike across four locations.

The tournament runs from January 16th to 21st with multiple qualifiers and a grand finale.

Registration for the Winter Pike Tour Tournament begins on January 15th at 6PM UTC.

The 5th Championship starts on January 9th at 10 AM UTC and lasts until January 15th at 10 AM UTC.

All future championships will now start on Tuesdays and last until Mondays.