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What changed in How to Fish in 2026

50 updates · 3 main milestones · Aug 21, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026

  1. 10 events
    Increased size of mini island dots on the radarui ux
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    Added rebinding for reloadnew content
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    Added the option to downgrade to ironsight againgameplay
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    Adjusted pricing for wishbone upgradesbalance change
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    Fixed Tench not being able to spawn from the new baitbug fix
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    Display Bait Names in Fishipediaquality of life

    Now displays name of bait to catch the fish in the fishipedia after you've killed it once.

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    Fixed triangles facing the wrong direction on the new mini-bossbug fix
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    Added 2 new skins for the bownew content
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    Made shiny fishing rod skins more shinyvisuals
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    Increased new bait spawn on the new mini islandgameplay

    Spawn rate increased from 2 to 3

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  2. 12 events
    Added a new NPCnew content
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    Added more creaturesnew content
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    Added a new mini-bossnew content
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    Added a new weaponnew content
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    Added a bundle with PEAKnew content
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    Added a new outfitnew content
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    Added multiple mini islandsnew content
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    Adjusted the volume for some sound effectsaudio
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    Added new achievementsnew content
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    Added more itemsnew content
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    Adjusted the distance between each islandworld
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    Added a new baitnew content
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  3. 7 events
    Corrected PlayStation Controller Glyph Displaybug fix

    Should now display PlayStation controller glyphs correctly

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    Difficulty Settings Addedgameplay

    Players can now change difficulty in the main menu and in-game, with options for easy and hard modes.

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    Linked Fire Sizzling Sound to FX Volume Sliderbug fix

    Fire sizzling sound now changes with FX volume adjustments

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    Hard Mode Adjustmentsbalance change

    In hard mode, all creatures have 25% more health and deal 25% more damage.

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    Steam Connection Debug Addedui ux

    A short Steam connection debug feature added to the main menu to indicate connection status.

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    Save File Corruption Fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed issues with save files being corrupted, with guidance available in the Community Discord for further problems.

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    Easy Mode Adjustmentsbalance change

    In easy mode, all creatures have 25% less health and deal 50% less damage.

    Steam
  4. 2 events
    Improved 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.

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    Fix for fake servers displaybug fix

    Now checks save file before trying to load, no longer causing fake servers being displayed with the name 'Game Name'

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  5. 8 events
    Added option to change session type in server settings while in-gamegameplay

    Requires restart after changing.

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    Added option to invert axis for looking aroundquality of life
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    Fixed achievement for finding all drip creaturesbug fixMilestone

    Achievement wouldn't unlock until next drip, requiring finding all + 1.

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    Changed minimum locked fps from 50 to 30performance
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    Fixed invisible skins in slotmachines at 4K resolutionbug fix
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    Fixed griefers ending the game instantly upon joiningbug fix
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    Added option to host a private lobbynew content

    Lobby is only joinable through invite.

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    Fixed bug allowing travel to any island without unlockingbug fixMilestone

    This fix affects speedrunners.

    Steam
  6. 11 events
    Easier Path to Final Islandquality of life

    Made intended path up to the final island easier to see

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    Fixed Black Screen When Joining Lobbybug fix

    Hopefully fixed blackscreen when trying to join lobby

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    Fixed Underwater Effects in Main Menubug fix

    Fixed underwater effects in main menu when leaving while underwater

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    Whale Nerfbalance change
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    Removed Special Characters in Server Namesbug fix

    No longer allows special characters in server names since it breaks the save file

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    Fixed Permanent Boss Timer Displaybug fix

    Fixed permanent boss timer on screen sometimes showing

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    Pufferfish Nerfbalance change
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    Fixed Permanent Revive Textbug fix

    Fixed permanent revive text when dead player self-revives while being held

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    Support for 8 Player Lobbies Addednew content
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    Fixed Achievement for Killing Final Bossbug fix

    Fixed achievement to kill final boss with bare hands for everyone

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    Fixed Gray Screen on Game Startbug fix

    Hopefully fixed grayscreen when starting the game by not trying to force fullscreen-mode

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