Water laps gently, birds serenade the morning, the engine purrs, and suddenly - “zzzzzzzzzzzzzz!” That electric thrill means only one thing: the battle is on, and nothing compares to the rush of reeling in a fish. Sure, your wallet might protest when you buy your twenty rod, but who can resist chasing that feeling?
Welcome to our first devlog for our new game - MLF: Pro Catch. Another fishing game? You can never have too much fishing!
Today, we would like to introduce you to our game and talk about some of its features. Let's start with what MLF is.
Major League Fishing (MLF) – What Is It?
Major League Fishing is the world's largest tournament fishing organization and a leading outdoor entertainment brand focused on bass fishing. The league hosts the Bass Pro Tour, the highest level of professional bass fishing competition, which is watched by millions via livestreams and on major television networks. Beyond tournaments, MLF promotes the passion for bass fishing as an outdoor experience shared with friends and family. Its mission is to entertain, engage, and inspire anglers while celebrating the excitement and lifestyle of the sport.
Following MLF's lead, our game will offer various types of tournaments. You can win in-game prizes, and we also plan to run tournaments modeled after real ones, where you can win REAL, physical prizes. Think you've got what it takes?
Join time-limited, skill-based tournaments for a shot at real-world rewards: exclusive gear, leaderboard glory, and bragging rights. It's easy to enter, tough to master, and always worth the fight.
But wait, there’s more! Just like the real world of fishing, our game also features...
Premium Brands
Yes, real brands! Rods, reels, lures, clothes, boats, coolers (xD). Welcome aboard, our partners: MLF, Pure Fishing, Abu Garcia, Fenwick Fishing, Hardy Fishing, Pflueger Fishing, Greys Fishing, Mossy Oak, Duckett Fishing, Lew's, Strike King, Zebco, Suzuki, HCB Yachts, Yeti, Anything Possible, and Reese Fishing.
While we’ll tweak some equipment stats like strength and line test for gameplay balance, we’re dedicated to making every rod, reel, and lure look as authentic as possible. Of course, it’s not just about the gear - the fish and fishing spots matter too. After all, you’ll want equipment tough enough to chase those record-breaking catches!
Discover the beauty of the USA
The base game offers six unique maps, each inspired by real locations across the USA. Cast your line in tranquil lakes, winding rivers, or the vast ocean - the choice is yours!
On each map, you can fish from the shore, where you can freely move around, or from boats, which let you travel quickly and troll!
Each map features a full day cycle and dynamic weather.
And much, much more!
That's all for today! As we begin this journey, we want this DevLog series to bring you behind the scenes and reveal what MLF: Pro Catch is all about!
We’re already looking forward to the next update, where we’ll dive deeper into the fish themselves and the clever AI that brings them to life!
That’s our introduction to what MLF®: Pro Catch is all about. If you have any questions, toss them our way, in the comments, on our Discord, or on social. We are here, and we are listening!
Tight Lines!
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