Developer posts and news about this game.
Hotfix 0.3.30.2 live Another color hotfix. Fixed: Picked colors shouldn't update incorrectly anymore (if you typed in a value, sometimes the color changed slightly) Fixed: "Painting cursor size sets to default after changing palettes" Potential fix: Sometimes customization parts
Hotfix 0.3.30.1 live A small hotfix about colors. Plus I want to mention that I know the new props can be used in ways that can harass somebody else. It was a conscious trade-off I did to add some more content before the new world prop system gets implemented. The new system will
Update 0.3.30 live & Early Access release delay into Q4 2026 Hello fishers :) Q4 2026 delay Unfortunately I have to announce another delay, and once again I apologize. It's not like too much has changed from the previous delay, and most of the current progress is visible in t
Update 0.3.29 live Hello fishers! :) Happy Pride Month everybody! <3 The shop now offers a rainbow flag dangly attachment! This update has a focus on network fixes, more fixes and some changes to chat commands. Lobbies & Networking Multiple fixes to catch lobby join and le
Update 0.3.28 live Edit: I just noticed these patch notes never got published one week ago D: Sorry! Hello fishers! :) Here are some more painting updates! For now I'm making a cut for painting features here and next work on the lobby and migration issues in regards to failing to
Update 0.3.27 Hello fishers! :) This update has a focus on bugfixing, polish, painting and improving the atmosphere with new effects and critters. It's an accumulation of all the 0.3.26 public test versions that have been on the public test branch for the last weeks. There are st
Hello fishers! :) I was going to post this announcement in combination with a bigger update, but I'm still working on it. That update has a big focus on bugfixing, painting and better atmosphere through improved visuals, new effects and critters. If you are interested in seeing t
Hello fishers :)! Update 0.3.24 live This update mainly adds player storage , item renaming and item history . I'm currently focusing on some core systems like these that will be important to work for Early Access and make a lot of sense to fish-battle test now. Storage Close to
Hello fishers :)! Update 0.3.21 live General Added: "Turn In Place" feature to turn your character by 180°. It's bound to Middle Mouse Button by default. Changed: "Reset Camera" is now unbound. Fixed: Spinball should be a bit more frame performant if there are thousands (added LO
Hello fishers :)! Today 0.3.20 is going live, but here is also a catch up with the 0.3.17 and 0.3.18 patch notes Update 0.3.20 live It's April Fool's! I've prepared a small surprise: A new Riftling + Quest (dangly attachment reward) has been added, the fish jingle is especially n
Hello fishers :)! This time local chat is being added! Update 0.3.16 live Local chat has been added. A very faint ring appears while typing, indicating the range. Following hats can now have multiple colors: Alien Antenna, Baseball Hat, Top Hat, Winter Beanie Fixed: Muted & B
Hello fishers :)! Update 0.3.14 live This update is focused on player safety, since we have seen an uptick in player reports. A friendly reminder to keep things welcoming for everyone: Rift Fishing is a shared space, and we want all players to feel comfortable here. Treat public
Hello fishers :)! We are proud to announce that Rift Fishing is a part of Steam's Women's Day Sale event! Please feel free to give our Demo a try! :) You can find the sale with more free demos and games up to 90% off by clicking here! And our Demo can be found here: View game pag
Hello fishers :)! Streaming some pre-recorded Rift Fishing Demo gameplay throughout the next weeks while some events are running!
Hello fishers! Here is a list of updates that have happened in the recent week: Hotfix 0.3.6 live One new tier 3 fish added Boat has now 3 modes: Stopped, normal speed, fast speed Boat has smooth movement between start / stop / speed up Placables can now be on the boat, introduci
Hello fishers :)! There have been some hotfixes for the Demo of which I haven't posted the patch notes yet on Steam discussions, plus hotfix 0.3.4 released just now. The most important bits might be better networking for characters , the boat moves smoothly now , as does the Spin
Hello fishers! :) The Demo is live! View game page I've noticed too late that the Demo save files share the same location as the Playtest save files. It shouldn't cause any major issues to keep your old save file, but if you experience issues with inventory or settings, then plea
Hello fishers! :) The Rift Fishing Demo is very close! Specifically on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 03:00 AM PST. I'm sorry that it has been so quiet from my side, but a lot has been happening behind the scenes. My full-time job holidays ended shortly after the playtest and that j
Hello fishers! :) Thank you all so much for playing and testing the game! So many bugs have been found already, that we're getting many, many duplicate bug reports. Don't worry for now in regards to reporting more of them! If you have trouble joining your friends, please use publ
Hello fishers! :) I'm very excited to confirm that the Playtest will open tomorrow, 06:00 AM EST / 11:00 AM GMT on the 9th of January and run until 06:00 AM EST / 11:00 AM GMT of the 12th of January with a chance of extension depending on community feedback. The game has seen a l