Cast n Chill news & patch notes

Bring an Old Fishing Cabin Back to Life

Old Moose Cabin is here, and it’s yours to bring back to life.

Tucked away on a quiet lake, this worn-down fishin' cabin is ready for a fresh start. Patch it up, make it your own, and turn it into the kind of peaceful retreat you’ll keep coming back to.

Step outside and cast right off your dock - no crowds, just you and the water. Stock your pond your way, experiment with different fish, and create your perfect fishin' spot.

Inside, show off what you’ve caught with replica trophies that tell your story. From your first fish to your biggest brag, before long the cabin tells your story.

What you can do at Old Moose Cabin:

• Bring a weathered ol’ lakeside shack back from the brink

• Fish directly from your dock, whenever you like

• Stock your pond with the fish you want

• Build out your collection of replica fishing trophies that prove you've earned your keep

Old Moose Cabin’s all about slow days, good casts, and livin’ simple.

Just a minor patch, folks. Like swappin’ a dull hook for a sharp one.

- Added tips for unlocking other fishing spots in the map

- Added a new achievement to catch every size of every species

- Map can be viewed while out on the water

- Added the time of day to the biggest catch in the fish book (dawn/day/dusk/night)

- Camera returns to look at the angler when using the "above water" mode after casting far

- Controls screen layout improved for keyboard and gamepads

- Can press gamepad B (or equivalent) to close the tackle changer

- Idle mode no longer drives the snowmobile away without your furry companion

Fixes

- Fixed book not auto scrolling to the current location when using mouse

- Fixed some angler sorting issues when co-op ice fishing

- Idle mode now uses the topwater lure correctly

- Idle mode works much better when ice fishing (less getting stuck or timing out)

- Fixed bug allowing rod to be cast even when storage is full

- Fixed 5.1 surround sound

- \ Fixed inputs cutting out after a second when using laptop full-screen

Now I won’t sugarcoat it, if you’ve seen old Moose Cabin lately, you know she’s lookin’ a touch rough around the edges. Bit weather-beaten. Couple boards creakin’ louder than my knees in January.

But don’t you fret none!

The work’s been hummin’ along and should be ready in about a month or so (if the weather doesn't get in the way). So hang tight, this old place is about to shine again, and trust us, it’ll be worth the wait.. 🍁

Howdy folks,

Got some good news that'll warm yer mitts faster than a thermos of lake perked coffee.

Cast n Chill’s got local co-op now! That’s right, just in time for the holiday season 🎁. So grab a buddy, a couple o' lawn chairs, and yer favourite lures, 'cause now you can fish together side by side without leavin' the living room.

Feelin’ competitive? See who can haul in the big one. Or take it easy, toss a few lines, and soak up the vibes.

If yer fishin' partner's snowed in three towns over, no sweat! Steam Remote Play Together’s got yer back. You can still share a boat without sharin' a couch.

Oh and since there's two of ya out there now, we figured you might want to spruce yourselves up a bit. We tossed in a mess o’ new outfits to the character customiser, just for fun.

🌬️ EASTERN WINDS DLC – WISHLIST IT NOW!

Don't forget to Wishlist our upcoming Eastern Winds DLC.

Picture this: cherry blossoms dancin’ on the breeze, bamboo rustlin’ by moonlit shores, and mysterious fish swimmin’ in sacred waters. You’ll be castin’ near ancient shrines and pullin’ up fish so strange you’ll think yer dreamin’.

👉 Wishlist “Eastern Winds” today, and be ready for a whole new chapter in yer anglin’ tales.

That’s the news from the dock, friends. Stay warm, stay fishy, and as always, keep yer tip up.

- Rusty

Owner, Rusty's Bait 'n Tackle & Unofficial Lake Mayor

Howdy there, folks!

If yer itchin’ to wet a line and breathe in some of that crisp northern air, you’re in luck - Lake Hunkerdown's iced up and ready for fishin’!

Swing by Rusty’s Bait n’ Tackle, grab yerself a cuppa, and I’ll set ya up with a second-hand Snow Wolf XT1 and a couple trusty ice fishin’ sticks to get ya goin’. She ain’t fancy, but she’ll tear across the lake like a bull moose on a slick hill.

❄️ WHAT’S NEW ON THE ICE?

🎣 1 NEW BEAUTY OF AN ICE FISHIN’ SPOT:

• Frostbite Flats – Ice thick as an old maple taffy, frozen waterfalls glistenin’ like diamonds, and critters like hares and snow foxes peekin’ around. It's a postcard, I tell ya.

🐟 NEW GEAR IN STOCK:

• Snow Wolf XT1 Snowmobile – Rips across the ice like a chainsaw through cedar. Hang on tight.

• Two new rods for the hardwater warriors:

  • Frost Stick – A solid all-rounder. Breaks through first ice like nothin’.

  • Hardwater Howler – When the cold bites hard, this baby bites back.

🐶 NEW COMPANION:

• St. Bernard Buddy – Big, furry, and loyal as all get-out. Keeps yer spirits up when the wind’s howlin’ and yer nose is froze.

🔧 EXTRA GOODIES:

• Fancy new character customiser – no more random shufflin’. Pick what ya want.

• Bug fixes galore – fish ain't gettin' stuck under the map no more. Praise be.

🌬️ EASTERN WINDS DLC – WISHLIST IT NOW!

Don't forget to Wishlist our upcoming Eastern Winds DLC.

Picture this: cherry blossoms dancin’ on the breeze, bamboo rustlin’ by moonlit shores, and mysterious fish swimmin’ in sacred waters. You’ll be castin’ near ancient shrines and pullin’ up fish so strange you’ll think yer dreamin’.

👉 Wishlist “Eastern Winds” today, and be ready for a whole new chapter in yer anglin’ tales.

🎁 AND BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS…

HOOO BOYYYYYY! We’ve got another FREE update comin’ down the trail soon, just in time to keep yer thermos full and yer spirits high!

Well hey there, folks. Would ya look at that, it’s that time o’ year again, Steam Awards season!

If Cast n Chill was yer little slice o’ peace this year, ya know, the thing that let ya take a load off, breathe a bit deeper, maybe forget about the racket of the world for a while, well heck, maybe toss it a nod for the “Sit Back and Relax” award, eh?

Much obliged, and as always - see ya out on the lake. 🎣

The wind’s shiftin’ and the temps are droppin’. Best dig out yer boots and sharpen yer auger. There's an update blowin’ in early December that'll bring even more chill!

Hold onto yer hat! Toward the end of December, we’ve got another surprise rollin’ in just in time for the holidays 👀

Just a minor patch, folks. Like changin' the bobber, not the bait.

• Updated Humpback Whitefish spawns to reliably spawn S and M sizes

• Added camera toggle button for gamepad (L3) and keyboard (C)

• Legendary fish will spawn again after a day (20hrs real time)

• Reduced the chance larger fish will eat the fish on your hook

• Fixed "catch fish with a fish" completing when it shouldn't

• Fixed edge case where "catch fish above water" achievements wouldn't complete

Howdy folks!

If yer itchin’ for a fresh cast and some crisp fall air, Autumnwood Lake is now ready for visitin’! Just swing by Rusty’s Bait n’ Tackle to grab yerself the Autumnwood Fishing License, and you’ll unlock a whole mess o’ goodies.

🍁Autumnwood Lake Update includes:

2 BEAUTIFUL NEW FISHIN’ SPOTS

• Shallows Edge – A peaceful stretch o' shoreline where the water’s shallow, leaves float lazy-like, and ya might spot an owl watchin’ from the trees. Snow-capped mountains stand guard in the distance, lookin’ like a postcard come to life.

• Otter Cove – Tucked away and full o’ charm, this cozy lil’ cove’s got smooth rocks, driftwood galore, and a gentle waterfall tricklin’ down into a pool where, get this, a whole family o’ otters has moved in!

WHAT ELSE IS NEW?

• 8 New Fish Species to discover (Yup, 2 more legendary lunkers in the mix - good luck landin’ those beauties!)

• A Dachshund Companion option (That’s right, a lil’ sausage dog in the boat with ya - cuter than a bug’s ear.)

• 3 New Lures to Unlock:

  • Heavy Drop Shot

  • Minnow Swimbait

  • Bluegill Swimbait

• New Rod: The Copperleaf 86 Made for L to XXL fish, and spooled with a fluoro line that’s strong but sneaky. Won’t spook them bigger picky ones!

EXTRA GOODIES:

• Gamepad Vibration Support

• More Performance Improvements

• Some fish now eat smaller fish

EASTERN WINDS DLC ANNOUNCEMENT

Hold onto yer tackle box - we just dropped the first teaser image for the upcoming DLC: Eastern Winds.

This one's shapin' up to be a real beaut. Picture this: cherry blossoms dancin’ on the breeze, bamboo rustlin’ by still shores, and ancient shrines overlookin’ misty coves full of fish so strange you’ll think you’re dreamin’.

Whether you’re castin’ from a lily-covered riverbank or driftin’ through foggy mountain lakes, there’s always somethin’ rare on the line.

👉 Wishlist Eastern Winds now and be ready for a whole new chapter in yer anglin’ adventures!

Keep yer lines tight and yer thermos full - we’ve got more free updates comin’ over the next few months.

Howdy folks, and thanks for playing! Since launch, we’ve been reading your feedback and working hard on an update focused on refining the fish fighting mechanics and adding some fun new features.

🎣 Fish Fighting Improvements

You can now let your line go slack and see it with clear visual cues to help you manage tension and avoid over-pulling.

We’ve also added the ability to steer and guide the fish slightly when pulling at just the right time and improved bubble particles to let you know when the fish is thrashing easier.

🐟 Smarter Fish Behaviour

Fish no longer sprint endlessly in one direction or head butt the lakebed. Their movement is now more natural and satisfying.

🧍 New Angler Animations

We’ve added some lovely new animations to bring your angler to life with more personality.

⚙️ Idle Mode Enhancements

You can now tweak Idle Mode to limit what can be caught passively. And introducing Screensaver Mode – no progression, no sales, no achievements. Just relax and enjoy the scenery.

🐶 New Pupper Option

There’s a new good doggo to choose from: a loyal German Shepherd companion.

Thank you to everyone who helped Beta test this update!

Howdy folks, and thanks for playing! Since launch, we’ve been reading your feedback and working hard on an update focused on refining the fish fighting mechanics and adding some fun new features.

🎣 Fish Fighting Improvements

You can now let your line go slack and see it with clear visual cues to help you manage tension and avoid over-pulling.

We’ve also added the ability to steer and guide the fish slightly when pulling at just the right time and improved bubble particles to let you know when the fish is thrashing easier.

🐟 Smarter Fish Behaviour

Fish no longer sprint endlessly in one direction or head butt the lakebed. Their movement is now more natural and satisfying.

🧍 New Angler Animations

We’ve added some lovely new animations to bring your angler to life with more personality.

🐶 New Pupper Option

There’s a new good doggo to choose from: a loyal German Shepherd companion.

🧪 How to Access the Open Beta

To try out this update: In your Steam Library, select Cast n Chill, then the settings cog ⚙️ , then select Properties.

Go to the Betas tab and choose Public beta from the dropdown menu.

💬 Provide Feedback

Inside the beta version, open the pause menu and look to the top left for a link to the Beta Feedback Form.

We’d love to know what you think!

We’re beyond excited to launch the DREDGE x Cast n Chill Bundle – a perfect pairing of two very different (but equally awesome) fishing games, now available together at 10% off!

DREDGE is a critically acclaimed single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. It’s atmospheric, beautifully crafted, and packed with mystery. From its haunting soundtrack to its tight gameplay loop, it’s no surprise DREDGE has hooked players and critics alike. We're genuinely honoured to bundle our cozy little fishing game alongside something this good.

Cast n Chill, on the other hand, is all about laid-back vibes. Explore serene waters, reel in rare catches, upgrade your gear, and enjoy the journey with your trusty pup by your side. Whether you play actively or let it idle, it’s all about relaxing at your own pace.

This bundle brings together the dark and the dreamy – and you can get both for 10% off!

🎣 Cast your line into both worlds today!

🔧 Patch Notes - v1.0.1

🕘 Idle Mode Changes

• Lure & rod are automatically selected to match the fish at that location, after trying your current lure/rod at least once

• Automatic selection of lure is a setting that can be turned off (same as v1.0.0)

• Legendary fish no longer try to bite the lure in idle mode

• Improved determining a new fishing spot based on rod & lure

• Fish bite much quicker (matches the speed in active mode)

• Fish caught in idle sell for half the coins (to balance the increased catch speed)

🎣 Gameplay Tweaks

• Show the fish size as soon as the fish is caught (i.e. before storing / releasing)

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed achievements not unlocking immediately (or at all, in some cases)

• Fixed steering wheels/joysticks/stray gamepads interfering with game input

• Fixed mouse movement + keyboard driving causing the boat to stop

• Fixed Longnose Dace trophy size and spawn rate

• Fixed language not saving between game restarts

• Fixed power loss sometimes causing save game corruption

⚡ Graphics

• Optimisations to save a TON of GPU processing (over 75% less GPU!)

• Added resolution dropdown for fullscreen mode

🎨 Visuals & UI

• Added trophy icon to fish tiles in the book if trophy weight has been caught

• Moved character (costume + companion) button to main menu

• Added two variations for the Alaskan Malamute

• Added another variation for the Basset Hound

🎵 Audio

• Added a master volume slider

• Reduced UI sound volume

Howdy folks,

🎣 Cast n Chill is out now and to celebrate you can pick it up at a nifty discount via the Steam Fishing Fest!

Check out all the details on our store page:

Well, look what just swam upriver! Cast n Chill just dropped right smack dab in the middle o’ Steam's Fishing Fest.

Now whether yer the type who’s always chasin’ that next monster pike, or just wanna let the world drift by while ya listen to loons, Cast n Chill’s got a seat in the boat for ya.

🎣 WHAT'S IN THE TACKLE BOX?

Upgrade Yer Gear - Catch fish, earn coin, and trade up - ’cause them rare ones won’t bite unless you’re packin’ the good stuff.

Fish at Yer Own Pace - Want to be reelin’ like mad or just kickin’ back with a thermos and watchin’ the bobber? It’s yer call.

Scenic Waters - Lakes, rivers, oceans - this game’s got more spots than a speckled trout.

50 Fish to Nab - From scrappy little creek chubs to the kind o’ beast that busted ol' Rusty's wrist back in ’92.

Bring Yer Dog, Eh - That good doggo's ridin’ shotgun the whole way. Hope ya packed treats.

Well don’t just stand there like a moose in the headlights - grab yer rod, cast your line, and chill awhile!

Howdy folks,

We're so excited to announce that Cast n Chill has a release date 🥳 and it's not too far away!

Cast n Chill is launching on June 16, 2025 at the Official Steam Fishing Fest. 🥳🎣🎉

If you can't wait til then, try our new updated demo showing off Underwater Meadow on Fawnmirror Lake.

Don't forget to hit that Wishlist button so you don't miss the launch. Or sign up to our newsletter:

Thanks,

Team Wombat Brawler

• Fawnmirror Lake – A tranquil new location to explore, unlocked via fishing license
• 5 New Fish, 1 New Rod, 5 New Lures – Expand your gear and discover new species to catch
• Idle Mode – Let the game cast for you while you chill and enjoy a calming, passive experience
• Vertical Mode – Resize the window to sit neatly on the side of your screen
• Zoom Out Option – Get a taller view of the stunning landscapes and soak in more scenery
• Refined Fishing Mechanics – Improved line controls and a new lure system linking lures to rods
• Fish Battle Balancing – Reeling in fish now feels more responsive and rewarding (the fish get tired!)
• Nibbles – Fish may nibble without biting, use the right lure to hook the species you’re after
• Fish Discovery & Logbook – Find new fish to unlock their details in your logbook and research the best lure to use
• Character Customiser – Shuffle your look with a randomiser (full customisation coming soon)
• New Music & Soundscapes – Tranquil new music and improved natural soundscapes to deepen your relaxation