Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2

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Released: May 9, 2025
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Last updated: 15 Sep 2026, 07:46 GMT

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16 Jun 2025Developer post
Game Update | Delaware DLC is out now!
Delaware Bay DLC is available now to everyone for free. Delaware Bay is a coastal estuary located between New Jersey and Delaware, home to a diverse array of saltwater fish. Anglers can catch flathead grey mullet, battle mid-sized fighters like striped bass and black drum, or tak
Delaware Bay DLC is available now to everyone for free. Delaware Bay is a coastal estuary located between New Jersey and Delaware, home to a diverse array of saltwater fish. Anglers can catch flathead grey mullet, battle mid-sized fighters like striped bass and black drum, or take on ocean predators such as Atlantic blue marlin, blacktip sharks, spinner sharks, and more!
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Changelog (1.25.06.16:4068)
Added new map (DLC): Delaware Bay
Added 13 new fish species:
Blue Marlin
Dusky shark
Silky shark
Sandbar shark
Spinner shark
Blacktip shark
Black drum
Striped bass
Red drum
Little tunny
Blackfin tuna
Flathead grey mullet
Black sea bass
Restored fishmarker in realistic mode
Updated the Residence to support the Delaware Bay map
Updated Leaderboards to support the Delaware Bay map
Updated rankings to support the Delaware Bay map
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31 May 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.05.30:4047
Drag System - Core Update We've overhauled the fishing drag system and how equipment handles overload during fights: The fish now pulls the line only when the pulling force exceeds the reel's brake setting, calculated as MaxKgReel * Drag. Previously, line tension was triggered as
Drag System - Core Update
We've overhauled the fishing drag system and how equipment handles overload during fights:

The fish now pulls the line only when the pulling force exceeds the reel's brake setting, calculated as MaxKgReel * Drag. Previously, line tension was triggered as long as the drag was set below 100%, without considering the reel’s actual strength in kilograms.
Equipment damage has also been improved: now, the weakest component (rod, reel, or line) will always break first. Previously, if two or more parts were overloaded simultaneously, one of them could fail, regardless of its strength rating.
We've also updated the calculation of rod bending force. Just like with damage, it now respects the reel’s true strength (MaxKgReel * Drag), not just a percentage-based drag factor. This should result in more realistic and skill-based fishing mechanics.
As always, we tested this on our end, but every player has a different feeling about drag & fish fights. If you want to share your feedback, we will read it with pleasure.
Delaware Bay – Free DLC coming June 16
Delaware Bay is a coastal estuary located between New Jersey and Delaware, home to a diverse array of saltwater fish. Anglers can catch flathead grey mullet, battle mid-sized fighters like striped bass and black drum, or take on ocean predators such as Atlantic blue marlin, blacktip sharks, spinner sharks, and more!
It’s our way of saying thank you to everyone who supported the game through its highs and lows. Delaware Bay will be out on June 16th as a Free DLC:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2830830/Ultimate_Fishing_Simulator_2__Delaware_Bay/
Changelog

Overhauled DRAG system
Added additional fish zones to Thailand's open ocean and second beach
Updated Server API test to support the new Delaware location
Updated fish spawning in Thailand to allow fishing near the island
Changed fish fight curves
Changed MainCamera positioning to LateUpdate to reduce stuttering when using boats
Changed how rod bending force is calculated to reflect MaxKgReel * Drag
Changed the force calculation for equipment tension
Fixed the tension bug causing the incorrect equipment to break
Fixed bug in multiplayer that blocked players when they were in the menu, as a fish took the bait
Fixed a missing pointer bug in Residence when interacting with the aquarium
Fixed gamepad popup
Fixed set warnings for broken rod/reel to appear only when casting
Fixed a missing set warning when trying to cast without bait after it was eaten
Removed white cubes from Rainbow Trout in Alaska
Disabled SRD notification
Disabled water pointer in realistic mode
Known Issues
Since we introduced SSR reflections as a setting, there seem to be issues with it. For now ,we suggest using only Planar Reflections and keep SSR reflections DISABLED.
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21 May 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.05.16:4006
1.25.05.16:4006 Fixed the multiplayer bug causing fish to jump and fly above the water when it starts fighting the player. Fixed the multiplayer bug causing fish to tilt sideways on the gripper when caught by the player. Balance fish fight curves: make fish swim slower and reduce
1.25.05.16:4006
Fixed the multiplayer bug causing fish to jump and fly above the water when it starts fighting the player.
Fixed the multiplayer bug causing fish to tilt sideways on the gripper when caught by the player.
Balance fish fight curves: make fish swim slower and reduce line tension when stamina reaches zero.
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15 May 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.05.15:4004
Game Update | 1.25.05.15:4004 Changelog: Fixed & updated Server to check the new Alaska location; Fixed a possible null exception in fish destroy when a player enters the room as a client; Fixed missing particle in the fishing boat (Thailand); Fixed Alaska map rankings; Fixed
Game Update | 1.25.05.15:4004
Changelog:
Fixed & updated Server to check the new Alaska location;
Fixed a possible null exception in fish destroy when a player enters the room as a client;
Fixed missing particle in the fishing boat (Thailand);
Fixed Alaska map rankings;
Fixed white cubes from Rainbow Trout in Alaska.
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14 May 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.05.14:3999
Changelog: Added Added Burbot fish to Alaska Added dynamic waves to the player avatar Fixed Fixed HTML entities issue appearing in i2L translations Fixed Rain/snow not following the player in Alaska. Fixed a bug in avatar animation events that could incorrectly trigger local play
Changelog:
Added
Added Burbot fish to Alaska
Added dynamic waves to the player avatar
Fixed
Fixed HTML entities issue appearing in i2L translations
Fixed Rain/snow not following the player in Alaska.
Fixed a bug in avatar animation events that could incorrectly trigger local player events based on remote player actions
Fixed the reset cast UI indicator appearing before the rod has been cast
Changed
Changed in-hand animation for the new Alaska fish.
Changed player nickname position to the UI canvas and removed the glow effect
Changed rod behavior to hide on remote players when they catch a medium or large fish
Changed fish-catching behavior to trigger in-hand animation for fish caught by remote players
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13 May 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.05.12:3985
Changelog: Alaska Houses collision, terrain smoothness adjustment Residence aquarium collisions, Alaska, and Slovakia collider fixes Fixed the rod pod placement bug in Alaska Fixed topwater lures in Alaska Fixed the underwater camera reflection bug that occurred when the camera t
Changelog:
Alaska Houses collision, terrain smoothness adjustment
Residence aquarium collisions, Alaska, and Slovakia collider fixes
Fixed the rod pod placement bug in Alaska
Fixed topwater lures in Alaska
Fixed the underwater camera reflection bug that occurred when the camera tilted upward
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09 May 2025Developer post
Alaska Update | New Map, 8 Fish Species, Dynamic Water & More
Hello, Today, we are releasing a new update with another bunch of Quality of Life improvements, bug fixes, and the New Map - Alaska. Changelog: Added / New New map: Alaska 8 new fish species: Arctic char Chinook salmon Dolly Varden Trout Alaska whitefish Cutthroat Trout Green Stu
Hello,
Today, we are releasing a new update with another bunch of Quality of Life improvements, bug fixes, and the New Map - Alaska.
Changelog:
Added / New

New map: Alaska
8 new fish species:

Arctic char
Chinook salmon
Dolly Varden Trout
Alaska whitefish
Cutthroat Trout
Green Sturgeon
White Sturgeon
Bull Trout
New fish species added to Trophy Lodge
Warehouse building added to Trophy Lodge map
Added dynamic waves for: player avatar, fishing line, fishing lure, float, and fish
Added the possibility to turn off water reflections (both SSR and Planar)
Added fishing hat to the fisherman avatar
New selection and loading images

Fixes

Fixed teleportation bug causing the fishing line to stretch to absurd lengths
Fixed missing water splashes from bait, fish, and player footsteps in water
Fixed Arctic Char null reference in Residence
Fixed gaps in underwater visuals (transparency issues)
The fixed rod is not showing the correct green indicator when using the correct technique
Fixed whitefish display position in Trophy Panel
Fixed wind and rain issues in Thailand
Fixed issue with river mesh not loading correctly by pre-baking colliders
Fixed reflection probes to reduce white glow on fish
Fixed trophy room display issue

Changes / Improvements

Changed water & weather settings on Thailand map
Minor changes & fixes on Zalasie
Ambient Occlusion, Post-Processing, and Water settings improved
Residence room layout updated
Fish waypoint system updated to support rivers and multi-level waters
Near-throw marker updated to work with different water levels
Fish labels updated to work with the new GameWaterSystem
Over/Underwater view updated for multi-level water compatibility
Line raycaster updated to support dynamic waves without triggering camera bugs
Alaska
Level required: 18
Alaska offers more than just salmon-filled rivers—nearby lakes challenge anglers with sturgeon, trout, and a variety of salmon species. Available fish include Arctic char, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, chinook salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon, Dolly Varden trout, Alaska whitefish, northern pike, rainbow trout, burbot, cutthroat trout, bull trout, green sturgeon, and white sturgeon.
Dynamic Water
Missing effects on water were a pain, we saw that in many comments, posts, and reviews. Today, we bring them back. We know it won't be perfect, so if you think something is giving not enough ripples/effects on water, let us know. We are ready to adjust it!
Future Updates
With today's update, the game leaves Early Access. There will be no price change. We will continue the game support. Our priority is to focus on polishing the game after today's release through the upcoming weeks.
We prepared new avatar animations so they are not so wacky, we will improve rod bending & actions, and perform a bunch of QoL fixes and improvements.
In June, we will release another map - Delaware.
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02 May 2025Developer post
[Pre-Release Notes] Alaska, Dynamic Waves and more
Hello Everyone, We are finishing a new update that should be out next week. It will include New Map: Alaska (river, lake + new fish species). Dynamic water is back, which means water ripples, and reactions for fish/lures/floats will be visible on the water again. Tweaks in trophy
Hello Everyone,
We are finishing a new update that should be out next week.
It will include New Map: Alaska (river, lake + new fish species). Dynamic water is back, which means water ripples, and reactions for fish/lures/floats will be visible on the water again. Tweaks in trophy lodges, weather, and underwater will be more transparent on all maps.
The update will be out next week.
Alaska
Level required: 18
Alaska is famous for its rivers filled with salmon, but there is much more to explore here. Beside the river, a vast lake offers anglers a chance to test their skills against sturgeon, rarely associated with Alaskan waters, or to enjoy abundant salmon and trout populations thriving in local waters.
Fish species on the Alaska map:
Arctic char
Sockeye salmon
Coho salmon
Chinook salmon
Pink salmon
Chum salmon
Dolly Varden Trout
Alaska whitefish
Northern pike
Rainbow trout
Burbot
Cutthroat Trout
Bull Trout
Green Sturgeon
White Sturgeon
Water bodies:
River
Lake
We are fixing the issues we found, and you will be able to cast your rods in Alaska next week.
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22 Apr 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.04.18:3832
Updated backdrop trees in Kiel and Zalasie. Increased rod control responsiveness to better follow the camera during fish fights. Removed water splashes that appeared when equipping a new rod from the inventory. Removed incorrect water splashes that appeared in front of the player
Updated backdrop trees in Kiel and Zalasie.
Increased rod control responsiveness to better follow the camera during fish fights.
Removed water splashes that appeared when equipping a new rod from the inventory.
Removed incorrect water splashes that appeared in front of the player during casting.
Fixed an aquarium bug in the Residence that prevented the Management UI from showing.
Fixed Aquariums 3 and 4 in the Residence.
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16 Apr 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.04.16:3819
New New Trophy Lodge (Residence) ; Fish growth and death cycles on all maps. ; Added EXP boost when catching fish that exceed the equipment’s durability ; Added Horizons to all maps. Changes Updated a drag burst sound effect when the fist strikes, with the pitch varying based on
New
New Trophy Lodge (Residence) [Preview];
Fish growth and death cycles on all maps. [Preview];
Added EXP boost when catching fish that exceed the equipment’s durability [Preview];
Added Horizons to all maps.
Changes
Updated a drag burst sound effect when the fist strikes, with the pitch varying based on the reel's drag setting. Disabled the effect if the drag is set to 100%.
Disabled lens dirt in Beautify;
Adjusted water transparency in Thailand and Zalasie;
Thailand map colliders adjusted& trees rescaled;
Weather presets updated for Residence and Tutorial;
Azure reflection probe update optimized (refreshes only when the map time changes);
Disabled chromatic aberration and lens distortion in underwater cameras;
Disabled reeling-out sound when casting at short distances.
Excluded Slovakia water movement collider from fishing equipment collisions, fixing ground bait issues.
Disabled Sun Flares effect (temporarily disabled until we fix the occlusion mask)
Changes in water reflections
Fixes
Fixed underwater colors;
Fixed missing audio for Escape menu tiles;
Fixed aquarium sound disappearing when opening the menu UI in Residence;
Fixed the residence music bug (music now plays correctly inside the building);
Fixed white cubes appearing near the hook;
Fixed fish pickup indicator in the catch panel;
Fixed null reference issue in the Weather Manager upon entering Tutorial or Residence;
Fixed incorrect location time after returning from the Residence;
Fixed Water Planar and SSR bugs causing water visuals to degrade after changing settings;
Fixed Trophy Room lighting and values issues;
Preview Features
As you can see we marked 3 features as a "preview". That means we need feedback from you regarding this things.
Based on the latest community feedback, we introduced the extra EXP for catching bigger fish for light gear - right now, EXP is limited, but we will vary it based on the gap between gear durability and fish weight. The bigger the gap, the bigger the EXP boost will be.
We would like to hear your thoughts about the new Trophy Room. We will need to fix some lights, and I believe some of you could have perfo issues - we would like to get some feedback here.
Drag sounds - as requested - fixed.
Thank you, everyone, for dropping feedback & ideas.
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11 Apr 2025Developer post
Upcoming update - New residence, fish growth
Hello, Just a few words to say that we are still fixing the bugs for you, and the update will be released in a few days, together with a new residence preview and fish growth system. Residence will be now placed on the map, you will be able to catch bluegill and pumpkinseed. The
01 Apr 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.03.31:3724
Changelog Fixed the invisible sturgeon bug in the Kiel Canal location. Fixed the Eagle Eye bug caused by inaccurate main camera tracking, which rendered the fish ghost in the wrong position (most noticeable in the Kiel Canal). Added an exhausted state for fish when stamina reache
Changelog
Fixed the invisible sturgeon bug in the Kiel Canal location.
Fixed the Eagle Eye bug caused by inaccurate main camera tracking, which rendered the fish ghost in the wrong position (most noticeable in the Kiel Canal).
Added an exhausted state for fish when stamina reaches 0, causing them to swim slowly and restricting pulling.
Added an Underwater Blur Effect option to the settings panel and linked it to Beautify DoF.
Applied hand power resistance only when pulling the rod upward with a hooked fish; the downward motion remains quick.
Turned off the underwater point light.
Dynamically set KWS transparency when switching to underwater mode to improve visibility.
Moved Water Graphics settings to a separate category in the settings panel.
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25 Mar 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.03.24:3712
Changelog: Fix exception errors occurring when the line is cut by a fish or the key Fixed missing sun references in Beautify plugin on scenes, causing errors in console after entering location; Fixed SplineBending errors showing in Kiel location; Fixed bug causing possible equipm
Changelog:
Fix exception errors occurring when the line is cut by a fish or the [Q] key
Fixed missing sun references in Beautify plugin on scenes, causing errors in console after entering location;
Fixed SplineBending errors showing in Kiel location;
Fixed bug causing possible equipment damage when extracting fish, leading to invisible fish in the catch panel;
Fixed the GPIUnstancer bug causing a large lag when the player returns from the menu, shop, or inventory back to gameplay;
Fixed missing avatar head shadow and enabled head rendering when the camera is in bait/underwater mode;
Fixed rod bending: IK bones now start closer to handle;
Disable time and weather indicators in the top-right HUD corner;
Slightly decrease the fight stats for the heaviest fish.
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20 Mar 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.03.20:3703
Changelog Added/New: Added reel burst and drag sound effects Added line cutting when the player attempts to cheat by yanking a heavy fish out of the water with sharp, quick mouse movements Added line pulling out sound Changes: Brought back gamepad vibrations while fighting fish R
Changelog
Added/New:
Added reel burst and drag sound effects
Added line cutting when the player attempts to cheat by yanking a heavy fish out of the water with sharp, quick mouse movements
Added line pulling out sound
Changes:
Brought back gamepad vibrations while fighting fish
Remove excessive fish wiggle animation during high-line tension
Cleaned up underground spawn points for fish in Slovakia spots #2 and #7
Fixes:
Fixed the boat bottom rendering bug in the underwater camera
Fixed fish AI bug causing it to swim downward into terrain in very shallow water near the water's edge
Fixed water plants on Zalasie
Fixed a bug where fish were 'begging for food' in the Russian location
Finished fish Zones system & introduced firstly in Thailand (read more below)
Fixed map spawner #7 in Kiel Canal
Fixed smooth camera setting
New Spawn System
A new spawn system has been implemented. The new system was to fix spawning BIG fish in shallow water.
The system is now available on the Thailand map. Big sharks and other fish are now available only in the open Ocean.
Stamina & Rod Bending
We are working on another patch with another pack of adjustments for these two!
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13 Mar 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.03.12:3685
A bit of a comedy, but we managed to tame the stamina system. We are eager to hear your thoughts. It's up to adjusting, so if something is too easy/too hard, we now have an easy way to adjust that. I wish we could have thought about it earlier! Added a faster swimming animation f
A bit of a comedy, but we managed to tame the stamina system. We are eager to hear your thoughts. It's up to adjusting, so if something is too easy/too hard, we now have an easy way to adjust that. I wish we could have thought about it earlier!

Added a faster swimming animation for fish during jumps and line tension.
Restored the fish stamina system with modifications to prevent fish from stopping abruptly while ensuring that larger fish become fatigued after a prolonged fight.
Disabled immediate fish pickup when their stamina is above zero (previously, if a fish attacked the lure close to the player, it could be picked up instantly).
Fixed various null reference issues.
Fixed white cubes appearing near the hook.
Fixed the fish pickup indicator appearing in the catch panel.
Regarding Fisher Online
There was a case between our games. Please be respectful of their game. They put a lot of hard work into their title, they have great fishing mechanics. There is no bad blood between us developers, and it should be the same between community users.
Keep it up.
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07 Mar 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.03.07:3678
New / Added Changes in post-process on all maps.* A new pier was added in Kiel with new fishing spots. ** Refactored fish fight state and disabled fish stamina ( first iteration! ). Added Rod action curves ( first iteration! ). Rod bending now takes rod action type into account i
New / Added
Changes in post-process on all maps.*
A new pier was added in Kiel with new fishing spots. **
Refactored fish fight state and disabled fish stamina (first iteration!).
Added Rod action curves (first iteration!).
Rod bending now takes rod action type into account in IK.
New weather and water settings on Russia.
Changes
Fixed reflections on fishing rod & reels caused a weird white outline
Underwater post-processing (PP) updated across all maps
Rearranged fish swimming zones in Slovakia to avoid submerged wooden logs.
Set faster fish swimming during lure attack.
Improved fish stabilization during fights to prevent flipping upside down.
Fixes
Bulrush plants fixed
Fixed green ghost fish bug in Slovakia and Russia.
Fixed fish attack behavior on topwater lures in Slovakia.
Fixed black boxes appearing in Slovakia.
Corrected reel position in rod prefabs.
Corrected anchor joint position in Eel.
Fixed the invisible lure bug occurring after viewing a big fish.
The hook/lure is now hidden during fish view.
Fixed player stutter when running and strafing.
Fixed a bug where fish fails to properly attack top-water lures.
Further Kiel fixes, including shore adjustments.
Fixed missing Hook check before fish attack (hook size x fish size correlation)
* On Zalasie map, sun have strong Sun Flares, we need to turn it down by a lot! Apologizes!
** Spawnpoint #7 is bugged. Please avoid using it till the next update, as you will fall under the textures.
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07 Mar 2025Developer post
Fish Fights / Rod Bending
Hello, we will probably release an update today with fish fights (deleted Stamina) and rod bending. There will be a few more things on the list, but we would appreciate the feedback about these changes as they are crucial in fishing. Thank you!
03 Mar 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.03.03:3637
Added/New Introduced new weather and water settings for Kiel and Slovakia. Added Water Quality settings. Added WaterPlanar Reflection and Water SSR Reflection quality*. Fixed Fixed fish ghosting and invisibility issues caused by incorrect disabling of the Eagle Eye effect. Fixed
Added/New
Introduced new weather and water settings for Kiel and Slovakia.
Added Water Quality settings.
Added WaterPlanar Reflection and Water SSR Reflection quality*.
Fixed
Fixed fish ghosting and invisibility issues caused by incorrect disabling of the Eagle Eye effect.
Fixed issue where the fishing rod displayed incorrect lengths (e.g., 36 meters, 1460 inches, etc.).
Fixed Slovakia trees.
Fixed fish spawn point generation under terrain and adjusted spawn volumes in Jackson, Zalasie, Rosja, Niemcy, and Słowacja.
Fixed missing button UP events in the Input Manager when the player used the menu, inventory, or map panel (controller).
Fixed server side so it shows up leaderboards and tournaments properly now.
Changed/Updated/Adjusted
Optimized Kiel Canal.
Updated underwater post-processing for Jackson, Zalasie, Kiel, and Slovakia.
Changed Jackson's colours to be less saturated.
Adjusted player collider in Kiel.
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Known issues:
Water reflection glitch when looking up and down.
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We should also fix the issues below this week:
Bait hooks ignoring fish sizes
Rod bending
Fix Russia post-process and underwater
Fix Thailand post-process and underwater
Missing reels for some rods
Change line/rod break time on high tension
We need more info about:
Fish not interested in bottom fishing method
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26 Feb 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.02.25:3597
List of changes below. Fixed lure depth speed change while reeling in Fixed issue where multiple fish attacked the same lure Fixed topwater lures Fixed DOF (blurry underwater) Fixed weather and water issues in Zalasie Fixed underwater particles Fixed time misalignment when select
List of changes below.
Fixed lure depth speed change while reeling in
Fixed issue where multiple fish attacked the same lure
Fixed topwater lures
Fixed DOF (blurry underwater)
Fixed weather and water issues in Zalasie
Fixed underwater particles
Fixed time misalignment when selecting time in the main menu
Added more light in the underwater view
Optimized level performance in Kiel
Increased lure take range
Left - today's update, Right - previous. We will adjust underwater post-process for Zalasie tomorrow as it seems to be still too dark.
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25 Feb 2025Developer post
Game Update | 1.25.02.25:3573
Thank you everyone for the feedback. Changelog Updated GPUInstancer prototypes LOD settings to fix black billboards in Zalasie and Slovakia Updated quality presets (especially High/Ultra) Updated water on Jackson ⚠️ Added River current on Jackson Updated Jackson weather profiles
Thank you everyone for the feedback.
Changelog

Updated GPUInstancer prototypes LOD settings to fix black billboards in Zalasie and Slovakia
Updated quality presets (especially High/Ultra)
Updated water on Jackson ⚠️
Added River current on Jackson
Updated Jackson weather profiles & post-process⚠️
⚠️ Please let us know if it looks better for you. If yes, I will make the same changes to all other maps. I think I should adjust the night, as it's too bright now.
⚠️ Fish stamina seems to be in the wrong direction. We listen - we are working on removing it right now and changing it to a simpler system similar to the old one.
We are working on fixes, we will release patches daily or every 2 days.
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