Call of the Wild: The Angler™ news & patch notes

Golden Ridge is ready for the holidays ☃️

Now is your chance to grab exclusive, limited-time cosmetics from last year's Winter Event! Take in the festive atmosphere on Golden Ridge Reserve and deck yourself out with winter gear, available at the souvenir shop for in-game currency only until January 2nd. Merry Fishmas! //Team Angler P.S. There's a known issue where it says the Winter Event has "NO LOC" in the Reserve Menu - the location of the event is at the Golden Ridge Reserve Hub.

Howdy Anglers! We’d be delighted to get your vote for Steam’s Labor of Love award. Over the last 2+ years of development, we’ve been dedicated to creating the fishing game that you want to play. In that time, we’ve brought you countless new features and squashed loads of bugs by listening closely to your feedback. From Norway to Spain to South Africa to Japan, our team has strived to bring you an authentic and immersive fishing experience all over the world. Each new reserve has brought new species both big and small and over the years their appearance and animations have only gotten better and better. You’ve found creative new ways to play, including but not limited to flipping your Ultra Cruiser boats and fishing off the top of them, using boats to bridge over waterfalls, and riding on top of your LakePal bait boats… Okay y’all really like messing with the boats! Both stylish and truly unsettling outfits can be seen all over the hub with everything from anglerfish masks to pj’s to cowboy boots. The non-bald anglers out there can now wear hats (without becoming balded anglers) and some anglers even take their shoes to run through the grass barefoot (we don’t judge). We’ve put love into bringing something unique to our Winter, Halloween, and Anniversary events and were excited to see your ghost fish and celebrations together! We’ve improved the multiplayer experience, adding Time of Day matchmaking, so that you can fish whatever time of day you’d like, gave you multiplayer party functionality, and added a match fishing competition-style feature. With countless features coming out over the past 2 years, the most recent ones have been huge asks from the community. You asked for rod holders and now you got it! We’ve added animations for reeling in your fish before your trophy screen. And last but certainly not least, our latest fish variations feature added MILLIONS of fish and crustacean variations with unique colors, patterns, and scars for each species. It’s extremely unlikely you’ll see the same exact creature twice! We are incredibly grateful for all of your support over these last couple years and it would mean a lot to get your vote. Thank you <3 //The Angler Team

Hey Anglers!

Patch 2.1.1 is now live!

In this patch we've added the remaining fish variations to the Norway, Spain and South African reserves.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue with the Short Locs hair customisation, it should no longer break when the player is wearing a hat
• Amemasu hook and bait compatibilities have been changed. We have removed Bloodworm & Eggs, and increased the hook range.
• Fixed an issue with trophies on PS5.

Hey Anglers! Patch 2.1.0 is here and offers some highly requested new features and quality of life improvements. Rod Holders are now available for all players. You will be able to use two rods in holders in addition to the rod in your hands. We’re thrilled to see all the different variations of fish you’ve been catching since the last update! The fish variation feature was fully added to Japan and Golden Ridge Reserve to start, but in this patch, you’ll see more variants in Norway, Spain, and South Africa. It’s not all fish, but more! If you own Japan, you’ll see a new legendary fish each week from now on, with 3 different possibilities! Any guesses? Japan enjoyers can also check out the souvenir shop that has opened with a variety of new cosmetics. Go check it out and say hi to mascot Kumao-kun while you’re at it! Full Screen Resolution Settings are now more customizable. You can change the resolution in fullscreen mode independent of the monitor resolution. This can help with decreasing memory usage and increasing performance when playing on high resolution monitors. The days of being bald under all of our hats has come to an end. You will now be able to have hair under your hats! You can also feel the grass beneath your feet if you so choose. There is a barefoot option in the player customization options.

Bug Fixes

Gear Challenges

• Fixed an issue that prevented you from using liver bait to catch an Eel in the bronze rank Eel Challenge.
• Fixed an issue that prevented you from progressing past the Gold stage for the Ayu Sweetfish Fish Quest due to a lure requirement.

Gameplay

• Japan Lookout Towers will now show undiscovered locations to the players during the survey animation.
• Fixed an issue where the Cherry Salmon, Sakhalin Taimen, and Amur Catfish were showing a selection of incompatible baits in their “Bait and Lure Preferences”.

Water

• Fixed some issues with water physics in Japan.

UI

• Corrected the thumbnails for the Kitay Reel and Kikir Lure. They should no longer look squished!
• Fixed an issue where the Japan Reserve Logo would sometimes corrupt when loading into Japan.
• We’ve updated our text localization for missing character fonts and truncation issues.

Visuals

• Listening to your feedback, we have updated and tweaked a bunch of fish variations to be more realistic.
• Fixed an issue where shadows would act a bit odd in certain situations.
• Made some changes to the reward screen poses.
• Tidied up a bunch of clipping and object placement issues.

Hotfix 2.0.2 is now live!

Missions & Challenges

• Players blocked on Ainu Adventures should now be unblocked after they fast travel and speak to the shopkeeper.
• Players blocked on the White Spotted Char Fish Quest Stage 2 mission should now be unblocked after they fast travel and speak to the shopkeeper.

Other Fixes

• Fixed some inconsistent reward animations

Hey Anglers!

Hotfix 2.0.1 is now Live!

Visual

The Animation for the Lookout Towers in Japan will no longer hit the ground.

Missions & Challenges

If you have experienced a block after completing the Railway Fishing mission or White Spotted Char Gear Challenge then you will unfortunately have to wait a little longer before being able to progress. We have identified a fix but we need to cook a little longer for those who have already hit these blockers. This Hotfix will stop this block from triggering for new players who play these missions/gear challenges.

Crash

We've fixed a crash that was caused when scrolling down the list of lures while using the Quick Menu.

UI

Space bar will no longer function as if it is the enter key and will no longer send messages when pressed.

Gameplay

Japan - Removed incorrectly listed baits from Amur Catfish, Sahkalin Taimen and Cherry Salmon (Bloodworm, Marshmallows & Eggs) Japan - Fish weight corrections for fish that appeared to be underweight when caught (Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon & Feral Koi)

Welcome to Hokkaido

Pack your bags for your new fishing vacation in the heart of Hokkaido, Japan. Welcome to Kamuibetsu National Park, available now with 19 iconic species!

An Autumnal Getaway

Explore the wilderness in Japan's northernmost major island through autumnal leaves and a chill breeze. Take in the sights and sounds as you search for the perfect fishing spot among winding creeks and rivers, beautiful lakes, and clear mountain springs. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/1c42a943b1d52f2d3f4122e4ec4e7487e0dd24ac.jpg

19 Species

Home to 19 iconic species, including the feral koi, amur catfish, and northern snakehead. You can even track down an elusive new crustacean: the Japanese freshwater crab! Adjust your technique based on their habits and characteristics and feel the thrill of the fight as your skills are put to the test. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/dd38d87d1e908330726781f3d18d1950aa70735e.png

Plant Seeds for the Future

With new story missions and challenges, you'll learn about Kamuibetsu’s history and join the locals in creating a brighter tomorrow with a brand-new main storyline. Complete fishing challenges, find hidden caches and collectibles, and capture various locations on camera in the new photo mission to earn additional rewards. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/2dd59770aa886d5c6aa30b18f9f50ddb7316198b.jpg

Grab a friend

Did you know that you can invite a friend to your reserve DLC whether they own it or not? That means when you purchase Japan, your friends who own the base game can join you for free! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3046830/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__Japan_Fishing_Reserve/

New Bundle

Check out the new Reserve Bundle to grab all Angler reserves. If you already own all of the reserve DLC except Japan, buying the bundle will give you a sweet discount.

2.0 Patch Notes

Let’s dive in!

Fish Variations

This feature came in last week's patch, but we want to spread the word! Every single catch you get on Golden Ridge Reserve or Kamuibetsu National Park will be completely unique. It's actually unlikely for you to find any two fish that look the same. There are a few fish that have this feature on other reserves, but you'll definitely see them if you catch a Golden Ridge or Japanese fish. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GagB9kEW0AAaGl7?format=jpg&name=large

Gameplay

• On keyboard, you can now press SPACE or ENTER to release a fish on the catch screen.

Audio

• The strike sound can now be heard again.

Visuals

• The fish variations on Golden Ridge Reserve have been polished a bit. • The fish have been SHAVED?! Issues with Motion Blur and Alti-Aliasing no longer make your fish appear fuzzy in the reward pose and handbook. • Fixed an issue where the water and terrain would disappear in some instances after releasing fish and opening the quick menu.

Stability

• Fixed a crash that would happen in certain instances when using the quick menu. • Various other crash and stability fixes.

UI

• Fixed some translation issues.

Dive into Discord

Chat and make friends, participate in weekly competitions, discover helpful resources, and celebrate your catches with us! Just remember to read the #faq and pick your #roles as soon as you join :) We look forward to seeing you in Japan! ---- Having issues? We’re here to help! Head to our Support Portal to submit a report. Loving the game? Leave a review! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1408610/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler/

Come on over to Golden Ridge (if you daaare)

Night of the Swimming Dead

Near Diamond's Peak, you may find the fish are looking a bit... see through and glowy?! Get out your EMF reader because this lake is HAUNTED. These ghost fish drop ghost tokens, which may come in handy.

It's Horror Movie Night

Before you muster up the courage to watch a horror flick, head to the popcorn machine. There you will be able to spend your ghost tokens. Make sure to pop them just right or you will lose your hard earned doubloons! Winning popcorn will give you an event token that can be used to buy limited-time souveniers.

Talk to Spook-ia

Head over to Sophia to cash in your tokens. You can use your tokens from the popcorn machine to get Halloween items from last year, but we also have some new goodies. Don't miss picking up your free t-shirt, but we also have gloves, tops, spooky lures, and of course, terrifying masks. Two new masks are perfect for getting a jumpscare on your friends. Or maybe you want to unsettle them with a little dance.

In case you missed it

On Tuesday, we released a patch that added variations to ALL fish on Golden Ridge Reserve. Fish have unique colors and markings depending on the species. In fact, it's unlikely any two that you catch will look exactly the same! When Japan comes out next Tuesday, all those fish will also be completely unique. We hope you enjoy. With that, spooky fishing! // Angler Team

Some of you found your way into the upcoming Japan Reserve after yesterday's patch. We have now hotfixed that, so we hope those of you who got a taste of Japan had a good time while you could! Only 6 more days... Hang in there? Additionally, there was a fix for the fishing line line acting wonky in the catch animation and some backend fixes.

Dear Anglers, Today, we’re excited to announce The Angler’s next reserve: Kamuibetsu National Park in Japan will launch on October 29th! Welcome to Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's major islands. Here, among winding rivers, beautiful lakes, and clear mountain springs, it’s easy to find your own slice of fishing paradise. When you’ve found the perfect fishing spot, be prepared to encounter 19 diverse species, including iconic ones exclusive to this reserve. You’ll discover fish like the Feral Koi, Amur Catfish, Northern Snakehead, and Chum Salmon. You can even track down an elusive new crustacean: the Japanese Freshwater Crab. Kamuibetsu National Park also features new story missions and challenges. In the main storyline, you’ll learn about Kamuibetsu’s history and join the locals in planting seeds for the future. You can also complete fishing challenges, find hidden caches and collectibles, and capture various locations to earn additional rewards. Like all of our reserves, players who own Japan will be able to invite friends with the base game to join even if they don’t own the reserve. We look forward to welcoming you to Kamuibetsu National Park soon! Kamuibetsu National Park, the Japan Fishing Reserve, will launch on October 29 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store for 9.99 USD|9.99 EUR|9.99 GBP. It will be available on PC via Steam for 9.99 USD|9.75 EUR|8.50 GBP. Wishlist now: https://avlche.com/TASteamJP Additionally, a free update will be available for all players next week, introducing new variations for a variety of fish species, including the Burbot, Wels Catfish, and Kokanee Salmon, featuring different colorings, scars, and more. These variations will ensure that no two catches are the same! Also, coming October 24, look out for ghostly sightings in the waters as Halloween arrives at Golden Ridge Reserve with a new themed mini-game and seasonal cosmetics.

Morning leaves ablaze Descend into the river And rise with the sun {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/dc96b8fecda101a047498adebc555002a0fcf0ad.png We're going to Japan! Kamuibetsu National Park, the Japan Fishing Reserve, is located in Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's major islands. Here, among winding rivers, impressive glacial lakes, and clear mountain springs, it’s easy to find your own slice of fishing paradise. When you’ve found the perfect fishing spot, be prepared to encounter 19 diverse species, including iconic ones exclusive to this reserve. You’ll discover fish like the Feral Koi, Amur Catfish, Northern Snakehead, and Chum Salmon. You can even track down an elusive new crustacean: the Japanese Freshwater Crab. Kamuibetsu National Park also features new story missions and challenges. In the main storyline, you’ll learn about Kamuibetsu’s history and join the locals in planting seeds for the future. You can also complete fishing challenges, find hidden caches and collectibles, and capture various locations to earn additional rewards. Like all of our reserves, players who own Japan will be able to invite friends with the base game to join even if they don’t own the reserve too. Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3046830/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__Japan_Fishing_Reserve/ Stay tuned on our social channels to learn more about the Japan Reserve.

As mentioned in our recent Development Diary and our special Q&A Live Stream with Chris & Gaz, we’ve been hard at work bringing new content to The Angler! Check out what’s coming in today's update!

Landing Animations

We've added entirely new landing animations so that you can see and appreciate your catches even more! You will now pull smaller fish out of the water, whereas with the bigger fish you will now see our new netting animation.

Quick Select Menu - Tooltip Update

We've added a tooltip to give you all of the information you need when using the Quick Menu!

Patch Notes

• Added Stability Fixes - We are aware there are more issues affecting a small portion of our playerbase and we are continuing to work towards these fixes.
• Fixed the issue where players would sway to the left & right when walking up stairs and slopes.
• Diamond Rank River Carpsucker will now spawn correctly.
• Many other QOL and bug fixes.

Happy fishing!

Thanks for joining us on Golden Ridge Reserve for our 2 year anniversary festivities! Because of your reports, this update includes:

• A fix for a crash on startup
• Fixes for crashes that affected some players during gameplay
• Fix for a bug that caused the water ripples to be.... really broken and wrong!

Happy angling my friends.

Hey Anglers!

The Ultimate Double Event is live!

DOUBLE TOKENS AND DOUBLE XP! as part of our 2 year Anglerversary! The Event will run from Wednesday 4th September (00.00 PST/08.00 BST/ 09.00 CET) to Sunday 8th of September (23.59 PST/Monday 9th September 07.59 BST/ 08.59 CET). I know what some of you might be thinking but no, this does not cover Event Tokens! Haaaave Fuuuunnn

The latest hotfix patches up some issues that came from Patch 1.8.5.

• If you own the Golden Hook Collection vehicle skins, you can now access them normally
• Solved an issue where the rod audio would only play through the left speaker
• Fixed an issue with the Rod UI slot
• Loads of crash fixes

Thanks for your continued feedback!

Time flies when you're having fun—two years have zipped by since The Angler made its PC debut in August 2022! Your adventures have taken you through four vast fishing reserves spanning three continents. Together, we've caught over 5 million fish, traveled 866 kilometers, completed 8 million missions and activities, and discovered 25 million points of interest along the way. https://youtu.be/nx5YCTdz5is Whether you've been with us from day one or recently joined the adventure, we’re so happy to share this special anniversary with you. Thank you for being part of the journey! In honor of this occasion, we are thrilled to unveil everything included in the 2nd Anniversary Update, now available across all platforms!

Steam Deck Verification

The Angler is now fully verified on the Steam Deck, allowing you to play the game seamlessly wherever and whenever you like. Fishing on the go has never been easier!

2nd Anniversary Event

Summer is here, and some slippery visitors have snuck into the Golden Ridge Reserve! Head on down to the International BBQ Party event area on the island South-West of Diamond's Peak Outpost to join in the fun! Catch some guest fish from other reserves, try the new BBQ mini-game, and stock up on some sweet summer themed gear and apparel in the summer shop!

New Species: Crayfish and Carpsucker

Two new species have been added to Golden Ridge Reserve: the Signal Crayfish, our first-ever Crustacean in the game, and the River Carpsucker.

Ultimate Double Everything Event

For a limited time, earn double EVERYTHING on all catches across all reserves. This is your chance to earn XP and tokens at a much quicker rate than usual, so make sure to mark it in your calendar! Starts: Wednesday 4th September (00.00 PST/08.00 BST/ 09.00 CET) Ends: Sunday 8th of September (23.59 PST/Monday 9th September 07.59 BST/ 08.59 CET).

The Tackle Box Returns!

Join Vivi as she hosts an Anniversary Q&A stream with Gaz and Chris from The Anglers Development team. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/65802b8841300981fb9ddce4b93de3a70101d8d3.png If you would like to ask any questions then check out our Social Media posts and reply with your questions! Don't miss out by joining on Twitch or Youtube at 6pm CEST!

▸Twitch! ▸Youtube!

Patch Notes

Graphics:

• Made Improvements to Water Ripples
• Made Improvements to Water Reflections
• Made Improvements to Atmospherics
• Made Improvements to Shadow Quality

UI:

• Added lure sizes to the Quick Select Menu thumbnails

Steam Deck:

• Added on OSD Keyboard

STAY CONNECTED WITH MULTIPLAYER PARTIES

The team has dedicated considerable time improving the multiplayer party system to make fishing with friends more straightforward. Players can now create their own parties of up to six members at any time, even before entering a reserve, or join or be invited to an existing party hosted by a friend.

COMPETE IN PLAYER-INITIATED COMPETITIONS

Set up custom competitions and challenge your friends for some classic angling rivalry. Prove your skills in head-to-head competitions with up to 11 other players on the same server in the following disciplines:

• Biggest Catch: Catch the Biggest (heaviest) Fish
• Heaviest Haul: Catch the Most Fish (in total weight)
• Fish Frenzy: Catch the Most Fish (in number)

Check out this small guide on how to use this new feature!

If you wish to start a competition then navigate to the 'Competitions' Tab {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/eede9f3a8c7b43e10fa22f44cc55704582889c9a.png You can then press 'Create a Match' and can proceed to choose Event Format, Privacy, Duration and catching criteria for the competition with the Minimum Rank & Species options. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/3cded5c7504c07c742041bfe632af9a1cc369a4b.png Once these options are confirmed, click 'Create Match' again to create the Match Competition & wait for other remote players to join. Once another player has entered the created competition, the host can start the competition. Once the competition has begun, participating players will be notified on screen. Players can join competitions that have already begun. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/2dc3db8517c7175efb184c80894443b2e5fe2dc2.png During an active competition, players will be able to navigate to the competitions page and check the current standings of the competition. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/78901343de3493063e3e1a697a9b355dd7f22f02.png When the competition has ended, Players will be able to see a scoreboard of all participating players and their positions. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/ee1fd14498db8fc83d3d6610ee4ef53487901de3.png

NEVER MISS A CATCH

Players who have been idle for more than five minutes without catching anything will now receive a hint on the whereabouts of nearby popular fish and their most preferred bait. This feature can be turned on or off at any time to suit your play style.

PATCH NOTES

• 'Time Remaining: 0h 0m' message is sent repeatedly to the local user in the activity feed has now been fixed
• South Africa Legendary Fish correctly the correct thumbnails now in the Handbook & Profile Tab
• Various minor bug fixes

Patch 1.7.5 is now live on all platforms! Visit the South Africa Reserve to catch three new Legendaries and shop all-new souvenirs, embrace the millionaire lifestyle with items from the prestigious Golden Hook Collection, and try out the new Auto Jigging and Twitching Toggle feature. There is a lot to cover, so let’s jump right in!

NEW SOUTH AFRICA RESERVE SOUVENIRS

Make your way to the South Africa Souvenir Shop for a fresh batch of new cosmetics and pre-historic apparel! The new items are:

• Dinosaur Mask (3 different styles)
• Dinosaur Shoes (3 variants)
• T-Shirt (5 variants)
• Sunglasses (4 variants) not pictured
• NPC Shirt
• NPC Hard Hat
• Fishing Hub Shirts (3 styles, one for each hub)
• Fishing Hub Hats (3 styles, one for each hub)
• 4x4 Skins (2 styles)
• Bass Boat Livery (1 style)

You can purchase souvenirs by earning reputation and catching fish in the reserve to earn Gold, Diamond and Legendary tokens.

GOLDEN HOOK COLLECTION

Show off your love for the finer things in life with the prestigious, four-piece Golden Hook Collection. With items costing up to a million Credits each, they are more than just the most exclusive pieces in the game - they are the ultimate millionaire flex! The Golden Hook Collection contains:

• Rod: “Fairest of Them All”
• Reel: “Rumpelstiltskin”
• Jeep Skin: “Gold Rush”
• Boat Skin: “Liquid Gold”

The items in the collection can be purchased with Credits (earned from catching any fish).

SOUTH AFRICA LEGENDARY FISH

Three new Legendary fish species have been spotted in the South Africa Reserve. Make sure to bring your best gear and prepare for some challenging, yet rewarding fights. The new Legendaries are:

• African Sharptooth Catfish
• African Mottled Eel
• African Tigerfish

NEW FEATURE: AUTO JIGGING & TWITCHING TOGGLE

We have listened to the overwhelming community feedback asking for an Auto Jigging & Twitching Toggle, and are happy to announce it’s part of patch 1.7.5! Try it for yourself by going to Options -> Accessibility in the OPTIONS area.

DOUBLE XP EVENT

Double XP returns in Patch 1.7.5! This event will be available from July 17-23, so don’t wait to jump in.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD

Chat and make friends, participate in weekly competitions, discover helpful resources, and celebrate your most impressive catches with us! Just remember to read the #faq and pick your #roles as soon as you join. Click here to join!

PATCH NOTES

Stability

• Fixed an issue that could cause the game to crash if a player water immediately after unequipping certain items.

Controls

• Players will now be able to rebind any key or button and will no longer see "Conflicting Actions" when attempting to save re-bindings

UI

• Downloadable Content Links will now work on the PS4.
• Players will now be able to change the hook attached to their fishing rig even if the current bait attached is not compatible with the new hook
• Fixed an issue that while assembling a fishing rig, the different components were inconsistently highlighted.
• Equipping a rod part will now take the take the player to the next section in the rod assembler
• Added UI prompts for Equip/Stow key functionality that was added in 1.7.0
• Fixed an issue where the Legendary fish 'active' message would not appear in the activity feed when the player joins a reserve through the Apex Connect 'join a friend' option.

Gameplay

• Cache for Nokkensjoen Cache Challenge 6 will no longer spawn beneath the rocks.
• Boat will now spawn closer to thejetty at Frikkie's Spot.

Graphical

• Fixed an instances of missing patches of water throughout South Africa and Golden Ridge Reserve
• Updated the UI to include many new Thumbnails.
• Fixed an issue on where on some consoles, glass such as the door of the Taylor tackles shop, lanterns, sunglasses & car headlights were flickering

Reward Screen

• We’ve better aligned the Camera for the Wels Catfish Reward Screen. This should allow players to better view their catch on the RewardScreen.

Achievements

• “Have fish, Will travel” now unlocks correctly for players on Epic Games Store
• “Claras Mud” now unlocks correctly for players on Epic Games Store

LAKEPAL BAIT BOAT

Take your bait game to the next level with the LakePal Bait Boat! This new remote-controlled companion lets you deploy bait further from the shore with pin-point precision. Enjoy complete control of your baiting tactics, no matter if you’re fishing in shallow areas or exploring deeper waters! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997100/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__LakePal_Bait_Boat_Pack/ Also launching today is the free 1.7.0 update, adding new fish species, including the Wels Catfish, and new mechanics like bait throwing and bait catapulting. Check out the full details below!

UPDATE 1.7.0

FEATURES & QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS

With Bait Feeding, you can now throw bait into water by hand and a catapult. This will create a 'baited area' that will attract many fish. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/23349487b83297ac9af6acd840c3a83dd5fe266f.jpg We’ve added four new fish to The Angler in this update! We’re always keen to help you expand your fishing experience and with this update we’re adding the White Crappie, Rock Bass and Freshwater Drum to GRR and the monstrous Wels Catfish to Spain. We know how much you have been asking for the Wels Catfish ever since the release of Aguas Claras, our Spanish Reserve and we can’t wait to see you catch one! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/4bf0d599f0924896d02957857124f07a2c83b5bb.png We will have a Double Tokens Event running from 19th to the 23rd of June. Make sure you don’t miss out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/0c8feceede687051c259f8d220ea98ba301eba74.png

PATCH NOTES

• Fixed a number of graphical issues in Spain, Norway and South Africa
• Minor bug fixes and quality of life updates

The LakePal Bait Boat

ᵗᶦⁿʸ ʳᵉᵐᵒᵗᵉ ᶜᵒⁿᵗʳᵒˡᵉᵈ ᵇᵒᵃᵗˢ TINY RC BOATS!! Place bait precisely with the upcoming LakePal Bait Boat, coming June 18th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997100/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__LakePal_Bait_Boat_Pack/

Patch 1.7.0

If you missed it on our socials, the Wels Catfish will be coming to Aguas Claras. Yes, tiny boat and big fish, they go together in perfect harmony. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/4bf0d599f0924896d02957857124f07a2c83b5bb.png Patch 1.7.0 will also include bait throwing and and bait catapulting. We'll talk more in detail about that on next week's patch notes, but if you want to get a sneak peak at how the new baiting mechanics work and what the bait boat will look like, you can check out the livestream today at 6PM CET / 9AM PST on Steam, Twitch, and YouTube. See ya there! //The Angler Team

Western hats, boots, and everything in-between! With 40 items, you won’t just be getting new clothes, but also new vehicle skins, a tipping hat emote, and stylish new fishing gear too. It’s time to make like a horse and giddy-up because did we mention there's a horse mask? https://store.steampowered.com/app/2936210/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__Mountain_Range_Pack/

Our 1.6.7 update is here! Coming to The Angler are some quality of life updates and heavily requested community features. Let’s dive into the details!

Features & Quality of Life Improvements

Multiple Fish Baiting

With Multiple Fish Baiting, more than one fish may attempt to bite your bait, making for a more realistic fishing experience.

Time of Day Selection

When choosing a reserve, you will have access to the Time of Day Selection menu. You can select between Any, Morning, Daytime, Evening or Night. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42552486/2a3217cfd99f8d66132d25f2f2c1dadafb5cbd05.png

• Dev Team’s Note: When playing Online and you select a time of day they would like to play at, the game will do its best to place you at the selected time. If there are no slots available at the selected time then it will place you at the closest previous time slot available. Example: If you select night time but there are no servers available, you should be placed into the closest slot available which should be Evening. When playing offline you will always be placed into your selected time of day.

Updated Fish Viewer Screen

The Fish Viewer Screen in the Handbook has been updated to allow you to look at our fish models in full 3D!

• Dev Team’s Note: If you go to the handbook, you can now use your mouse or controller to rotate the fish models.

Patch Notes

• You will now see a message in the top right of the screen when your game is syncing Time of Day to the server
• You will now see a status of online/offline in the top right of the screen to indicate your multiplayer status.
• Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when you take out your rod after being respawned in a "safe" location.
• And other small, miscellaneous bug fixes and quality of life updates.

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Hey Folks! This patch is focused on fixed several crashes that remained after 1.6.3:

• Various crashes are now solved.
• Foliage is no longer showing up in places that it has no business being!
• When joining a reserve, you will no longer automatically matchmake into a multiplayer session with Multiplayer Matchmaking set to "Off"

As always, thank you for your continued feedback and helping us find and fix these issues. If you're still experiencing problems, please send us a support ticket. Happy Anglin'!

Hop on The Angler for DOUBLE XP on everything across all reserves, only until Sunday 14 April at 11.59pm PST. Happy fishing!

Patch Notes

Performance

• We are continuing to monitor our servers to ensure multiplayer experiences are up to par and have made some more tweaks to get us there.
• Fixed various crashes. This won’t fix all crashes, though. We are working on another patch to address more.

Graphics

• The spool line will no longer become invisible on certain reels.

Thank you for your continued feedback & happy fishing!

Hotfix 1.6.2 is live and fixes several crashes. We are also investigating server issues that have caused various problems when playing on multiplayer. While the hotfix might alleviate some of these issues, it is still an ongoing investigation. Thank you for your understanding and happy angling!

Welcome to South Africa!

Join us today as we pack our bags and scout for new fishing spots in beautiful South Africa. Available now, this stunning new reserve has everything an angler could wish for, including 13 new fish species to find and catch. Let’s take a look at what the South Africa Reserve has in store for fishing enthusiasts!

Features

Mighty Canyons, Vast Savannahs, and a Dino Park

Experience breathtaking natural beauty as you discover picturesque fishing spots, visit the prehistoric Dino Park, or navigate through mighty canyons and vast savannahs. https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2500370/extras/STEAM_TheAngler_SouthAfricaReserve_Descriptive_5_FindYourFishingHaven.gif?t=1710251977

16 Fish Species (13 New)

The South Africa Reserve is home to 16 unique species, including 13 all-new discoveries like the African Sharptooth Catfish, African Mottled Eel, and Spotted Bass. Adjust your technique based on their habits and characteristics and feel the thrill of the fight as your skills are put to the test. https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2500370/extras/STEAM_TheAngler_SouthAfricaReserve_Descriptive_2_FindAndCatchNewFishSpecies.gif?t=1710251977

Fishing Hubs

Complete missions at the all-new Fishing Hubs. Exclusive to South Africa, Fishing Hubs present a new way to improve your fishing techniques. Visit each Hub, tackle their individual missions, and earn exclusive rewards. https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2500370/extras/STEAM_TheAngler_SouthAfricaReserve_Descriptive_3_MasterNewMissionsatFishingHub.png?t=1710251977

Invite a Friend For Free!

Did you know that you can invite a friend to your reserve DLC whether they own it or not? That means when you purchase South Africa, your friends who own the base game can join you for free! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2500370/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler__South_Africa_Reserve/

1.6.1 Patch Notes

Releasing for free alongside the South Africa Reserve DLC, patch 1.6.1 includes game-changing improvements like vehicle storage among multiple bug fixes and tweaks. Let’s dive into the details!

Features & Quality of Life Improvements

Upgrades to Float Behaviour - Goodbye stationary floats! Floats and lures are going with the flow now, literally!

• Dev Team’s Note: The currents in our rivers and lakes play an even bigger role in fishing now. From the movement of your floats and lures to your casting location choice, you'll need to keep an eye on the water. So, get ready to embrace the flow!

Customisation UI Overhaul - Say farewell to boring text lists. Welcome to a whole new way to check out your gear! We're bringing in a more visual, icon-based customization menu for you to browse better.

• Dev Team’s Note: Our ever-growing collection of avatar cosmetics needed a new home, and that's exactly what this new tile-based menu is. Now, all your goodies are displayed in full view, making switching styles as easy as a click, without the endless scrolling!

4x4 Storage Upgrade - From now on, your road vehicles double as your traveling inventory. No more detours to the shop, switch up your gear right from your 4x4!

• Dev Team’s Note: We’ve heard your feedback and understood that back-and-forth trips to the shop were quite a hassle. So now, whether you want to access storage or swap reserves just head to your trusty 4x4.

Fast Travel to 4x4 - Navigating the reserves has just become a breeze! With this update, you can fast travel right to your spawned 4x4 within a reserve at your whim.

• Dev Team’s Note: Have you wandered off too far from your car in pursuit of a collectible or a nice view but don’t fancy a walk back? Just select your 4x4 from your map screen, and whoosh, problem solved!

Content Browser Addition - Now, straight from the main menu, you can effortlessly browse through the game's selection of downloadable content!

• Dev Team’s Note: As we keep adding more exciting content to the game, we want to ensure that discovering and accessing it all is as simple as can be. Enjoy browsing!

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• We’ve fixed an issue where the bail arm would automatically close during the usage of a lure or jighead spinning rig, blocking the player's bait from sinking.
• Fish will no longer spin erratically on the line when reaching the Secure Catch stage.
• We’ve addressed an issue with incorrectly placed boats when docking at specific jetties in Norway.

Visual

• Swapping between the spinner rod and float rod will no longer cause the rods to clip through the player’s hands.
• We’ve fixed an issue where boats could sometimes be found floating above terrain on the Spain Reserve.
• The peaks of waves caused by small waterfalls are now correctly moving on the water's surface.

UI

• Players can now mouse click through the intro video to skip it instead of pressing Enter.

Audio

• We’ve fixed an issue where the audio from a remote player's boat continues for the local player, even after the remote player has exited their boat or left the reserve.

Take Part in Community Activities

Dive into Discord

Chat and make friends, participate in weekly competitions, discover helpful resources, and celebrate your most impressive catches with us! Just remember to read the #faq and pick your #roles as soon as you join. :)

Dare Drop Event

Are you a content creator? Ready to show your audience just how good of an angler you are? Sign up for the Dare Drop event here and earn some sweet rewards for you and your viewers!

Reel in Those Challenges!

Creators; explore South Africa and earn some sweet rewards! Our latest creator campaign is live now on Dare Drop, featuring exciting challenges to tackle for anglers of all levels. What are you waiting for? Check out the event details here!

Check out the Tackle Box!

Join us today, Tuesday, March 26th at 5 PM CET / 12 PM ET for the Tackle Box live stream with a special guest from Stockholm! You’ll be able to catch the stream on both Twitch and YouTube. We look forward to seeing you in the South Africa Reserve! ---- Having issues? We’re here to help! Head to our Support Portal to submit a report. Loving the game? Leave a review! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1408610/Call_of_the_Wild_The_Angler/

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