Dear Anglers,

We have just released another patch addressing bug fixes and improvements reported over the past few days. While there are still a few issues we're actively working on, rest assured these will be resolved in the next hotfix patch. We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work diligently to enhance your gaming experience.

In addition, we'd like to address an important matter: we've conducted another ban wave based on our anti-cheating reports. Currently, these bans are temporary, but this is for the last time, and they will become permanent if those players attempt to use cheating software again. We want to stress that using any third-party software to alter gameplay in Fishing Planet is strictly forbidden and will result in a permanent ban.

Responding to some concerns about us joining the list of games that use Denuvo anti-cheat, we want to assure you that Denuvo operates with minimal impact on performance, ensuring a smooth gaming experience, and prioritizes user privacy, collecting only necessary data to prevent cheating. This improvement was primarily made to fulfill our community's request, and we firmly believe it will ensure a safe and fair gaming environment for all.

Lastly, we’ve been receiving many questions about the release of the Ocean Update for consoles and mobile platforms. We know you’re eagerly awaiting this update and appreciate your enthusiasm. The ocean update has turned out so huge that we needed to take some more time to optimize it better for smooth performance on all the devices. We will announce the release date within a few days, so stay tuned and thank you for your patience.

Here is the list of resolved issues:

• Fixed the twitching animation issue on the 3D retrieve indicator.
  
• Addressed the system lag accompanied by a characteristic sound.
  
• Fixed the issue where pressing the "A" button did not open the first mission group list after switching mission group tabs.
  
• Adjusted the speed at which fish drag boats and kayaks. Now, the speed better correlates with the fish's weight and strength and the weight of the boat.We've made it slightly faster based on players' feedback while keeping the mechanic realistic.
  
• Bottom/Feeder Setup: Correctly displays the sinker when viewing the setup in templates.
  
• Fixed the issue where the rented yacht would sink after the player came ashore on the Kaiji No Ri island.
  
• Fixed game logic initialization for placing rods on stands in the settings.
  
• The yacht no longer tips over after being returned to its start position.
  
• Improved server performance for the Ocean Update
  
• Fixed the issue where the background in photo mode did not change for the guest after teleporting to a navigation buoy in Fishing Together sessions.
  
• Addressed the occasional weather desynchronization between the host and guest after time rewinds in Fishing Together sessions.
  
• The boat rental window no longer appears twice if the session time ends while the host is offline.
  
• Fixed the issue where players would spawn directly in the boat during the Fishing Planet Boat Series Tournament.
  
• Club List now correctly displays clubs from all regions when filtering by country with "All" selected.
  
• Resolved the intermittent inability to navigate with a gamepad in Kaiji Ni Ri location.
  
• Fixed the issue where the guest saw the host's cast rod detach from the boat and move away after joining a Fishing Together session.
  
• Bait is now correctly consumed on the Livebait Trolling Rig.
  
• The "Tight Lines!" achievement is now properly credited on Steam.

Tight lines and enjoy the game!

We welcome all anglers on this beautiful day and are happy to share some news with you! In June, Fishing Planet locations will host a boat predators tournament – Fishing Planet Boat Series. If a regular fishing trip feels boring to you, if you want to show off your honed skills, if you love the spirit of competition – this is for you! Don’t waste your time: go register for the Tournament. Prove to everyone that you are the best angler and earn not only recognition but also fantastic prizes, including Credits and BaitCoins.

Participants and spectators will have a whole week to enjoy the thrill of the fight. The tournament will take place at picturesque locations in the US and Germany. However, you will hardly have time to enjoy the view, since the clash is likely to turn fierce! You will be fishing for the toughest predators using a spinning or casting rod from your boat. The type of qualifying fish depends on the location.

The Tournament will take place from June 11th through 16th. Over this period we’ll hold Qualifiers, Semi-Finals, and Finals. You need to register 24 hours before Qualifiers start – don’t miss the deadline! The first registration begins on June 10th.

• 11th - Qualifier 1 at the picturesque Saint-Croix Lake, Michigan;
  
• 12th - Qualifier 2 amid the Bavarian views of Lake Sander Baggersee in Germany;
  
• 13th - Qualifier 3 on the vast expanses of SAN JOAQUIN DELTA, California;
  
• 15th - Semi-Finals at the magical Blue Crab Island, Mississippi;
  
• 16th - Tournament Finals at the same place, Blue Crab Island, Mississippi.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1200345/Fishing_Planet_Boat_Series_Pack/

Show everyone who is the greatest angler in the whole of Fishing Planet!
We are looking forward to greeting our new champions!