[Steam/Epic Games] Release Note: Dnipro River, Ukraine

[Dennis_FP]

 

Welcome to the Dnipro River, Ukraine, a new Level 46 location on Fishing Planet, and a place near and dear to the hearts of the game's developers!

32 fish species,  including well-known favorites such as Carp, Northern Pike, European Perch, Zander, Wels Catfish, Grass Carp, Silver Carp, and the iconic Beluga. And new to the game, White-Eye Bream, Common Nase, Sterlet, European Weatherfish, Chinese Sleeper, rare and valuable Black Sea Roach and locals’ favorite Azov Shad.

 

Freshwater trolling is finally here and it is available at all the locations in the game! Set out on the brand-new Dnipro motorboat, or give trolling a try with the rental boat available right at Dnipro River. Troll 

for Wels Catfish, Northern Pike and Zander and see how these mighty predators love the brand new Twerky Runner lures! An interesting fact about how Ukrainian anglers fish for Wels Catfish is that it is caught in these areas by trolling at night, while in other countries it is usually caught from the shore. 

 

Grab the Dnipro Delta Pack and set off in the Dnipro Motorboat, complete with two rod holders for trolling. Get two durable casting and spinning setups, a full range of tackles and lures, and a stylish outfit adorned with traditional designs. Enjoy a 30-day fishing trip on the Dnipro River, surrounded by serene water lilies and willows, with license and Premium account covered!

Steam          Epic Games Store

Discover new baits that are favorites among Ukrainian anglers, including Salo, Mamaliga, and Corn Sticks. And don’t miss the irresistible new groundbaits—featuring flavors like gingerbread and baked milk—that will have the fish biting and, who knows, maybe even make your mouth water too!

 

New lures, like Twerky Runners, Cicadas, Freaky Walkers, Bionic Slugs and Thorn Jig Heads, including a barbless one will be a pleasure to use for the local predators.

As in every new location, you get plenty of new missions and achievements, 4 new competitions and even two Monster missions! The Sturgeon Leviathan returns, alongside a brand-new threat, the Thorn-Ripper, waiting to be defeated.

Please, note some updates on other locations: European Weatherfish was also added to Lesni Villa, Czech Republic, and another addition to this update, driven by player requests, will be the ability to take Beluga at the Dnipro River. Similarly, we’ve made this option available for European Eel at the Tiber River, Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, and Sander Baggersee Lake. Since these species are endangered in real life, we’ve made them available to take in the game, ensuring no harm to the planet while still offering players the chance to experience the thrill of keeping them virtually. Be aware that this option is available for anglers with Advanced Licenses. 

 

 

 

Go ahead and start exploring the new map, or bear with us for the second part, which is equally important for players. We've resolved a number of issues, including the much-anticipated fix for the bass boat shaking bug, when the screen was shaking after hitting an object when driving a bass boat. Additionally, in response to feedback from players with special hearing needs, we've adjusted the Hell Bell sound, lowering its frequency to ensure that everyone can hear it clearly and comfortably.

Another exciting new feature is the redesigned UI for the Competitions rules section. Players will now be able to easily see the equipment, lures, or baits required for each competition, and if they are already equipped in the inventory, a green check will appear next to them. This feature is just the first iteration and will be refined in future updates, but we hope this small change will enhance the player experience by reducing confusion and making it easier to prepare for competitions.

One particularly amusing issue that has now been addressed involved extending the field for the credits balance. This adjustment became necessary because one of our players achieved the maximum possible amount of in-game currency! What an incredible milestone—congratulations on this remarkable achievement! The field has now been expanded to accommodate even higher balances. Way to go!

Here is what else has been included in the bug fix patch:

Tournaments
1. Fixed graphical artifacts appearing on tournament banners swaying in the wind.
2. Improved localization support for the Tournament Details Popup.
3. Corrected the boat type identification during tournaments.
4. Fixed issues with tournament joining mechanisms becoming unavailable after the tournament started.
5. The "Apply" button no longer appears after the tournament has started.
6. Addressed an issue blocking player interaction after reopening the game client during a tournament.
7. Resolved the problem where the player's previous competition results window returned them to the shore.

UI and Graphics Improvements
8. Redesigned the Template Received and Cooldown windows.
9. Fixed the wrong color of buttons on Repair and Wear & Tear modal windows.
10. Enhanced the Buy/Sell windows with better clarity and usability.
11. Adjusted the incorrect item quantities displayed in the Mission tab.
12. Corrected blurred user avatar images on the profile tab.
13. Fixed UI alignment issues, such as misplaced "check" icons during boat purchases.
14. Updated Reel of Fortune UI to ensure compatibility with gamepad inputs.
15. Improved club management with the ability to change short names in club descriptions.

Physics and Gameplay Fixes
16. Adjusted lure behavior consistency when holding the rod in hands.
17. Reduced excessive foam around fish when reeling them in closer.
18. Resolved the "flying fish" bug on Rocky Lake.
19. Corrected the glowing shader for Tench and Golden Tench fish.

Sound Adjustments
20. Lowered the volume of splashes and other ambient fish activity sounds.
21. Fixed sound inconsistencies with tournament flags.
22. Resolved an issue where tournament flags emitted wind-flapping sounds despite being static.

Game Stability and Functionality
23. Resolved crashes in photo mode caused by pressing "P".
24. Fixed crashes occurring when hosts forwarded time during FT sessions.
25. Prevented the endless processing window when users tried to leave regular competitions during registration.
26. Addressed crashes when trying to interact with rods after minimizing and reopening the game.

Miscellaneous Fixes
27. Adjusted the shader for Golden Tench and Tench fish to fix translucency issues.
28. Resolved problems with boat movement and captain status interactions.
29. Fixed issues with inventory mechanics, such as transferring items from Home Storage.
30. Fixed a bug when the Fish Species window for Saint-Croix Lake was appearing empty after opening another waterway.
31. Resolved the appearance of a large white figure opposite Sander Baggersee Lake.
32. Other minor fixes and adjustments.

We hope you enjoy exploring the Dnipro River and the enhancements included in this update. From the new map to bug fixes and UI improvements, these changes aim to make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to your feedback.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Check out our DevDiary about the Dnipro River location to get a more detailed description of the new location!

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:

• Discord
• Facebook Group

You are always welcome to ask for help in our support: support@fishingplanet.com

[ivanlobo77]

and when will the new waterway premiere on consoles, before Christmas or after the new year

[PH_Carpman99]

It can take between a week and three weeks (after the Steam release) before Sony and Microsoft complete their testing and give the approval for release. This is what usually happens.

[Mrhoward6419]

Are "Club Leagues Season" ever coming back?

[Dennis_FP]

On 12/13/2024 at 3:50 PM, ivanlobo77 said:

and when will the new waterway premiere on consoles, before Christmas or after the new year

Hi. It will be released before Christmas so stay tuned. 

[ВАЛЕРИЙ94]

ВСЕМ ПРИВЕТ КОГДА ВЫЙДЕТ НОВОГОДНИЙ ИВЕНТ?