Hello Anglers!
Time for another questions with some new informations! Let's start from yours questions. As I mentioned, I was supposed to answer 3 questions per week but today I will make an exception.
The game will be in single purchase?
Yes, the game will be in a one-time purchase system.
Beta test? Or early access?
We are planning a beta test, but it is still too early.
How are the graphics going to be?
Graphics shown on photos and videos are not the end product. Everything is still polished, so many things will change in the final stage of production. The game uses the UNITY engine, and I'm most excited by the physics and appearance of the water :)
Is this game going to become a money drain?
No, there will be no micropayments in the game. However, we do not exclude the extra DLC, extending the basic version of the game.
How we will progress ingame, xp system, etc?
For catching fish the player will receive both money and experience.
By gaining experience, the player will have the opportunity to develop character skills (eg fish filleting skills, hooks crafting).
We haven't decided yet what will be the relationship between player level and access to the different fishery (calmly, it will be different than in Fishing Planet).
Will the game be in first person only, or can we switch between first and third person?
Yes, on the release day only a FPS camera will be available.
You mention Fish AI behaviour. Could you eleborate on how that works? Eg. will all bass fight the same, but in a different manner than say pike? Or is every fish fight unique?
We plan to create incredibly realistic fights, requiring from the player both dexterity and dynamics. I would like to write more, but it is too early.
In addition, I present you one of seven locations - Betty Lake:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idAtYhEvsQw
Yours,
Ultimate Games Team