What changed in How to Fish in 2026

28 updates · 3 main milestones · Aug 21, 2026 to Aug 24, 2026

  1. 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.

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  2. 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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  3. 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.

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  4. 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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