If you love fishing, then being able to catch a big fish is nothing less than a huge ego boost. And if you love gaming, then very few things will give you as much satisfaction as a well-designed game. But what if you wander around both of these worlds? Then your destination must be Fishing Planet, by Fishing Planet LLC. Fishing Planet, a brilliant first-person online multiplayer fishing simulation title, is up there with the big boys in the world of gaming if we talk about its popularity. If you’re a fan of this amazingly crafted title, then you must already know about the latest patch update. On June 5th, the developers rolled out the latest 5.0.0 update patch for Fishing Planet. And of course, the update comes with a number of exciting new additions and changes to the game. Continue reading to find out about the new map and more.
Whenever a new major update comes out for any game whatsoever, fans start making speculations about what new things they’ll be getting in the title. And if that game is as popular as Fishing Planet, then the questions don’t stop coming. We understand the frenzy and we want to help answer your queries. So, in this article, we have listed out everything that you get in the update 5.0.0 of Fishing Planet.
Fishing Planet Update 5.0.0 Adds New Map & Much More
The June 5th major update of Fishing Planet added a bunch of new things for the fans. Of course, there’s the new map that we’ll talk about but that’s not all. The update has added many more new things and you ought to have a detailed list of these additions. So, here goes:
Kaiji No Ri, Japan
The 5.0.0 patch update has added a new map to the game, namely Kaiji No Ri. A Japanese area, this new map will feature 400 sq. km of ocean with 18 dynamically moving fish species. If you go fishing, you’ll find some good catches, such as Bluefin Tuna, Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Bigfin Reef Squid, and much more. You can access Kaiji No Ri if you’re on level 83, with a maximum level cap of 90. For players who aren’t there yet, the map is available if they purchase a DLC pack with a Pond Pass.
Ocean Water Simulation
The experience is heightened by the exclusive ocean water simulation with new types of waves and intense storms. As the weather and wind patterns change dynamically, it’ll change the appearance of the ocean. You also get a brilliantly designed sound system, with the sounds of birds, waves, and the wind.
Sea Life Simulation
The update features a dynamic sea life with predatory fishes, birds hunting for bait fish, dolphins, and even blue whales. You’ll also come across cruise liners, regattas, and trawler boats, resulting in a realistic maritime experience.
Fishing Together
Now, depending on the ship you choose, you can invite 2, 3, or 4 other players to go fishing with you. Choose a large boat and enjoy a nice ocean adventure with your friends. You’ll also earn additional XP bonuses for fishing together.
New Fishing Yachts
The developers have added a bunch of new fishing yachts in Fishing Planet (and all of these support the Fishing Together mode). You can rent a two-player boat with in-game credit or you can purchase the larger Scutum™️ and Volans™️ boats. These boats come equipped with new features such as larger built-in fish storage, FishFinders 360™️ for detecting fish underwater, a new navigation map, Echo Sounder, Compass, and Speedometer panel.
Navigation Buyos
The new navigation buyos will be available on the new map, Kaiji No Ri. With this, you can easily mark your favorite fishing spots, and transport to these spots seamlessly.
500+ Additional Saltwater Items
The update added over 500 saltwater items that you can get in local or global shops. Among these items are new fish baits, such as spiny lobsters or gutted fish, and new saltwater lures, such as pilkers, plugs, bucktails, and so on. You also get the latest saltwater gear that can reel in massive ocean fish weighing around 270 kg.
Two New DLCs
The 5.0.0 update of Fishing Planet brought two new DLCs for players to purchase. These DLCs support 4-players or 3-players for Fishing Together, along with other content.
Saltwater Trolling
The new saltwater training fishing technique is added to the game, where one or more fishing lines are drawn through the ocean behind a fishing boat.
Free Spool Mechanics
The update added free spool mechanics for catching fish under various depths. This really increases the efficiency of your fishing lines, allowing you to drop baits or lures at various depths of the ocean.
Pull-and-Reel Mechanism
The pull-and-reel mechanism is completely revamped, providing a more realistic and challenging fish hunt experience.
Gaff
The update added the all-new guff animation for the retrieval and retention of large ocean fishes.
New Competitions
Four new Kaiji No Ri competitions are introduced, with 11 achievements and 20 new saltwater X-series items.
New Missions
The update added dozens of new Fishing Together missions. You can only complete these missions by taking part in the fishing with two or three more players.
New Anti-Cheating Solution
The game is now integrated with the Denuvo Anti-Cheat system to provide the players with a better and fairer gaming experience on Steam or Epic Games.
The First NPC
Update 5.0.0 of Fishing Planet introduces the very first NPC in the game, the Marina administrator.
The Reel of Fortune
Following player requests, the developers have now added the Reel of Fortune on Steam.
Nighttime Time Forwarding Cooldown
A new night-time cooldown system was initially added to the game but then it was reverted to comply with player requests.
Changes in Deterministic User-Generated Competitions
The randomness in Deterministic User-Generated Competitions will be less from now on. You’ll also experience real-life conditions on waterways.
New Start Screen
The developers have added a new 3D loading screen with boats, birds, dolphins, and whales for when the game loads.
New Settings
You can now adjust the volume of boat sounds and regulate water quality with much more precision.
Fixes and Enhancements
The update brought about new bug fixes and new enhancements. The updates were added to the reel damage system and the drag behavior. A new wear system is added for tackles, as freshwater items will wear faster in ocean waters.
Well, this was all the new additions and changes in Fishing Planet following the 5.0.0 update. If you want more details, you can click here to read the original patch notes. That said, if you enjoyed reading this article, then stay tuned to DigiStatement for more such gaming content and guides. Read more: Bodycam All Game Modes & Maps List
