Release Note Patch 9

Hey Anglers,
We’re here to bring you the latest update with improvements, fixes, and enhancements to make your Fishing Planet experience smoother and more enjoyable. This patch addresses key gameplay issues such as crashes, freezes, and loading problems, while also delivering various UI enhancements, animation and sound tweaks, and updates to Fishing Together sessions. We've also fine-tuned features like Photo Mode and made several other important improvements based on your feedback.
In addition, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our brand-new Halloween event, which will start within a few days! Stay tuned for a detailed announcement with all the missions and challenges coming your way. Dive into the patch details below to see what's been fixed and improved in this update.

Gameplay Improvements

1. Resolved the running screen issue after catching a fish.
2. Fixed an issue where the incorrect line was equipped when applying a template.
3. Resolved the issue of characters freezing in the third-person view.
4. Fixed the game freezing issue when casting the Mokonzi bottom rod and putting it in the boat rod holder.
5. Fixed the time freezing issue in the Grouperzilla mission.
6. Fixed the issue where the rod stand failed to disappear after the player boarded a boat multiple times in a single session.
7. Fixed line distortion and stretching on telescopic rods when reeling in a fish.
8. Resolved line overstretching on float setups.
9. Fixed freezing after viewing tournament results in the Hall of Fame.
10. Fixed game freezing when fast-forwarding time; the mouse cursor would not disappear, blocking subsequent actions.
11. Fixed the bug where Head Starter Sinker remained in the setup when adding lures.
12. Resolved an issue where the stay prolonging dialog window could be skipped on the next day if time was forwarded from 24 to 24 hours.
13. Fixed the issue where items in the Backpack would move to Homestorage.
14. Fixed movement lock after sending a gift to a friend through game chat when using gamepad.
15. Corrected the appearance of X-Series and Club-Series Hunched and Deep Runners.

    User Interface

16. Updated the achievement received window.
17. Updated the Repair, Wear, and Tear window.
18. Improved the look of modal windows.
19. Added the user's nickname on the HUD to make issue investigations faster.
20. Fixed an issue of Trolling XP Multiplier displaying in the XP Modifiers pop-up when the fish was caught without trolling.
21. Fixed duplicate filters in the waterway items window in the local shop.
22. Resolved search issues in themed tabs in the local shop after the first search attempt.
23. Fixed an issue where the wrong mission group opened after switching tabs.
24. Fixed incorrect window sequences when inviting lower-level players to clubs.
25. Fixed the "TimeIsUp" window showing no credits in competitions.
26. Fixed navigation issues in Fish Storage and Fishkeeper using the gamepad.
27. Fixed player nicknames being cut off in sharing windows.
28. Added a close button in the Pack's info window.
29. Fixed an issue where licenses and fish descriptions couldn’t be opened using a gamepad.
30. Fixed the gamepad hint issues after switching to the mission list in the new mission window.
31. Fixed an issue where missions from the last opened tab displayed instead of the group with the tracked mission.
32. Fixed search character limit messages displaying incorrectly.
33. Fixed misaligned titles in the Friends window with multiple fields.
34. Moved the mode-switching button lower on the screen of the Tablet for the Fish Finder.
35. Fixed header misalignment in the Friends menu.
36. Fixed templates not displaying in custom competition tabs.
37. Fixed the scroll jumping issue in the Create Club window.

    Animations and Sound Fixes

38. Improved the animation of Tournament flags in the wind.
39. Fixed the issue where tournament flags made flapping sounds despite being static.
40. Lowered the volume of the spool open and close sound in first-person view.
41. Adjusted the first-person hand animation in motorboats.
42. Fixed tackle jittering when a fish is caught.
43. Fixed animations for some fish species.

    Fishing Together

44. Fixed the bug where the rod was drawn twice after entering a new FT session.
45. Fixed the time window not appearing after a day change during FT sessions.
46. Fixed a disconnect issue where the host appeared randomly at the fishing point instead of captain bridge.
47. Resolved an issue where FT session invites broke after finishing another session.
48. Fixed the issue with an invitation window artifact that appeared when receiving a new invitation after finishing another session.
49. Fixed issue where players couldn’t move to a map pin using a tablet during an FT session.

    Photo Mode

50. Fixed photo mode breaking after resetting feeder filling and switching rods.
51. Fixed the Sailor Collection Pack waistcoat not displaying in photo mode..
52. Fixed Garry Scott Bandicoot NE waistcoat not displaying in photo mode.

Thank you for your continued support! We hope these updates enhance your experience, and we look forward to your feedback. Stay tuned for more improvements in future releases.
Tight lines and happy fishing!