Developer Diaries: the Selenge River, Mongolia

[Dennis_FP]

Hello anglers!

We haven't brought you new locations for a while now. But we’ve been working hard and are ready to present a wonderful gift for you!

It’s time for you to witness the results of the long work of the whole team: our new location, the Selenge River in Mongolia.

The Selenge River will show you the incredible world of fishing in Asia.

Have you ever dreamed of breathing in the fragrant wind that travels over the sea of steppe grasses? Have you ever wanted to observe the vast expanses of millennial steppes? Have you ever wanted to hunt for amazing, unique inhabitants of faraway rivers? If yes—then very soon we’ll give you an exceptional opportunity to visit the distant and unknown Northern Mongolia!

It is here, in the hilly forest-steppe, surrounded by low mountains, that the proud and cold river Selenge is found, one of the high-water rivers that feed Lake Baikal. The Selenge flows across predominantly flat land, and in its course the narrowings alternate with hollow widenings, where the river divides into straits and forms numerous islands. The current is quite fast and the waters are muddy, with a lot of sedimentary rocks. Its depth is small (3–4 meters), although sometimes there are pits up to 7 meters.

The shores are mostly clayey and sandy, although pebbles can sometimes be found. The places for fishing are surprisingly diverse, full of life and unique flair.

Here, in the interfluve, you can find a fishing camp, popular with locals. A large hearth, prepared seats made of fallen trees, and fish dryers assembled from poles eloquently suggest that this is a good fishing place.

On the west bank of the Selenge you can find a traditional camp of nomads with typical Mongolian yurts and nomadic flocks of sheep grazing, camels, and horses.

At the foot of a low hill, you can feel the spirit of antiquity and see carved wooden serge poles and millennial deer stones, decorated with solar symbols and ritual signs.

On a large pebble island overgrown with grass and bushes, there is a small boat station. Under a cliff in front of the island you can see a whirlpool, about which the locals can tell you several legends.

The harsh continental climate keeps Selenge in ice for almost six months, from November to April. Short but hot summers and cold harsh winters make early autumn an ideal time for fishing. However, September nights may already see some snow.

The Selenge teems with fish. In addition to the usual Pike and Burbot, its waters are home to many unique cold-loving fish, such as Arctic Grayling, Humpback Whitefish, Lenok, and Baikal Omul. 

However, the Selenga is also famous for having the largest fish of the salmon family! Of course, we are talking about the king of all salmon — Taimen, whose weight can exceed 60 kilograms!

Of course, in order to deal with such unique underwater dwellers, you will need new lures and baits.

Your collection of surface lures can be expanded with mini-cranks, ideal for catching predators who prefer to hunt in surface waters, and an artificial mouse, which will attract Taimen, as well as Lenok and Grayling.

The new baits will include Curd Dough, Oat-flakes, Bark Beetle Larva, Boiled Red Roe, Eurasian Minnow, and Sideswimmers, which will drive Baikal Omul crazy.

In general, Mongolia is a very colorful and unusual place where you can not only enjoy the spirit of an ancient original culture (from Buddhist stupas, deer stones, and ruins of ancient temples to nomadic camps and traditional mouth harp music), but also get unique fishing trophies!

[PH_Showstorm]

Are you seeking testers? I work professionally in content moderation and QA. I'm also a LONG TIME Fishing Planet player.

[ACENOOBKILLERX]

When is this coming to console 

[FPdimsam]

1 hour ago, ACENOOBKILLERX said:

When is this coming to console 

Usually approx. in 2 weeks after the Steam release.

[ACENOOBKILLERX]

What will the new lvl cap be?

[Shockkwaves]

2 hours ago, FPdimsam said:

Usually approx. in 2 weeks after the Steam release.

So uh when is ps4 getting that bug fix patch that steam got 6-7 weeks ago to fix duplicate uniques?

[DaFisher]

When is this coming out to pc

[FariasMatias]

Good afternoon, I would like to know in which level the new map will open?

[ACENOOBKILLERX]

6 hours ago, FariasMatias said:

Good afternoon, I would like to know in which level the new map will open?

Probably lvl 85

[Ozzman1992]

I have a few questions. Please answer them in correspondence to their numbers so I can better make sense of your reply.

1. Are you guys going to add saltwater fishing so we can drive out far into the sea with boats for blue marlin, mahi-mahi, sharks, etc?! I really though this game would have a lot more saltwater fishing when I first bought this for a game called “Fishing Planet”!

2. Are you also going to make it so you can trade real money for in-game money and have an in-game store that lets you do that kind of stuff?

3. Also, you going to update your graphics? Because they need to be updated BADLY!

4. I also find it incredibly frustrating that the controller only vibrates (and not even intense enough for certain fish) when you’ve gotten a bite, but doesn’t continue to vibrate and feel like you’re still fighting the fish as you’re reeling it in like other fishing games do. I found that to be a huge blunder on your guy's part and I’m wondering if there’s any plans at this time to fix that as well? If not, I highly suggest that you create a plan because that’s very essential to any fishing game. 

 

Please answer all these questions as thoroughly and quickly as possible!

Thanks,

[Dennis_FP]

13 hours ago, FariasMatias said:

Good afternoon, I would like to know in which level the new map will open?

New map will be available from level 48

[Dennis_FP]

22 hours ago, DaFisher said:

When is this coming out to pc

It will be available in a few weeks. Stay tuned.

[BZHub]

Oooo! I know a lot of people excited for this map! Eager to get my hands on some Taimen! 

[Tonto]

On 5/23/2022 at 4:29 AM, Ozzman1992 said:

4. I also find it incredibly frustrating that the controller only vibrates (and not even intense enough for certain fish) when you’ve gotten a bite, but doesn’t continue to vibrate and feel like you’re still fighting the fish as you’re reeling it

If FP were to implement vibration the entire time, as you desire, then you would need 3 sets of batteries for Lucky 50, Jolly Carp, and several other comps.  It is better as is. Vibration is more energy draining than any other operation.

[ACENOOBKILLERX]

8 hours ago, Tonto said:

If FP were to implement vibration the entire time, as you desire, then you would need 3 sets of batteries for Lucky 50, Jolly Carp, and several other comps.  It is better as is. Vibration is more energy draining than any other operation.

Not when u have a wired controller 

[Tonto]

15 hours ago, ACENOOBKILLERX said:

Not when u have a wired controller

Ah yes.  

By the way, do you drive a car,

or still use a horse and carriage?

 

[obi_xyz]

Awesome work guys and gals. I hope you are all safe and again, thank you for continued work on FP during these difficult times.

[The Reaper]

hello does anybody know when the fish monster is going to be released for congo river thanks in advance

[Aras Arda]

Will the fish here give more levels or will the fish in the congo region give more levels?

[Tonto]

14 hours ago, Aras Arda said:

Will the fish here give more levels or will the fish in the congo region give more levels?

If you mean experience(XP) when you say “levels”  I doubt the lower level lake (Mongolia) will give you more than the higher level lake (Congo).

 

[ACENOOBKILLERX]

The new map is gonna be lvl 85 or 86 to unlock its not going to be a low lvl map at all 

Edited June 3, 2022 by ACENOOBKILLERX

[PH_Carpman99]

6 hours ago, ACENOOBKILLERX said:

The new map is gonna be lvl 85 or 86 to unlock its not going to be a low lvl map at all 

 

On 5/23/2022 at 6:55 PM, Dennis_FP said:

New map will be available from level 48

 

[Jesperjak]

Exiting, will be fun to try.

I think the level 48 addresses a gap where it has been very few new levels. Hopefully this will give the game a bit less grinding feel. So good work!

Have you developed monster fish and missions for this new swim?

/Jesper

Edited June 4, 2022 by Jesperjak

[obi_xyz]

I see testers and youtubers got access to the test server. River looks wonderful and can't wait to fish it. May I ask how long until it is released to public?

Edited June 8, 2022 by obi_xyz

[ACENOOBKILLERX]

So the max level is just gonna stay 80 or u guys still going to increase the max level