What changed in How to Fish in 2026
28 updates · 3 main milestones · Aug 21, 2026 to Aug 24, 2026
- 7 eventsCorrected PlayStation Controller Glyph Displaybug fix
Should now display PlayStation controller glyphs correctly
SteamDifficulty Settings AddedgameplayPlayers can now change difficulty in the main menu and in-game, with options for easy and hard modes.
SteamLinked Fire Sizzling Sound to FX Volume Sliderbug fixFire sizzling sound now changes with FX volume adjustments
SteamHard Mode Adjustmentsbalance changeIn hard mode, all creatures have 25% more health and deal 25% more damage.
SteamSteam Connection Debug Addedui uxA short Steam connection debug feature added to the main menu to indicate connection status.
SteamSave File Corruption Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed issues with save files being corrupted, with guidance available in the Community Discord for further problems.
SteamEasy Mode Adjustmentsbalance changeIn easy mode, all creatures have 25% less health and deal 50% less damage.
Steam - 2 eventsImproved save functionality after crashesbug fix
No longer saves server or local when application crashes. It now instead saves when the user presses the Save-, Main Menu- and Quit-button. Autosave every minute is still in place.
SteamFix for fake servers displaybug fixNow checks save file before trying to load, no longer causing fake servers being displayed with the name 'Game Name'
Steam - 8 eventsAdded option to change session type in server settings while in-gamegameplay
Requires restart after changing.
SteamAdded option to invert axis for looking aroundquality of lifeSteamFixed achievement for finding all drip creaturesbug fixMilestoneAchievement wouldn't unlock until next drip, requiring finding all + 1.
SteamChanged minimum locked fps from 50 to 30performanceSteamFixed invisible skins in slotmachines at 4K resolutionbug fixSteamFixed griefers ending the game instantly upon joiningbug fixSteamFixed bug allowing travel to any island without unlockingbug fixMilestoneThis fix affects speedrunners.
Steam - 11 eventsEasier Path to Final Islandquality of life
Made intended path up to the final island easier to see
SteamFixed Black Screen When Joining Lobbybug fixHopefully fixed blackscreen when trying to join lobby
SteamFixed Underwater Effects in Main Menubug fixFixed underwater effects in main menu when leaving while underwater
SteamWhale Nerfbalance changeSteamRemoved Special Characters in Server Namesbug fixNo longer allows special characters in server names since it breaks the save file
SteamFixed Permanent Boss Timer Displaybug fixFixed permanent boss timer on screen sometimes showing
SteamPufferfish Nerfbalance changeSteamFixed Permanent Revive Textbug fixFixed permanent revive text when dead player self-revives while being held
SteamSupport for 8 Player Lobbies Addednew contentSteamFixed Achievement for Killing Final Bossbug fixFixed achievement to kill final boss with bare hands for everyone
SteamFixed Gray Screen on Game Startbug fixHopefully fixed grayscreen when starting the game by not trying to force fullscreen-mode
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