Catch & Release news & patch notes

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Breaking News!

Mysterious never before seen cave entrance has been spotted at Whispering Waters! Scientists are puzzled why this cave had not been discovered before however the entrance was heavily overgrown by the local flora. Adding to the mystery is that the cave does not appear in any of Misty Falls historical records which could indicate that the inside might as well have never been witnessed by any human being. Who knows which secrets lay hidden? Could it contain species that have yet to be discovered? Who knows? Even we don't know! That's why we don't even have a changelog for you (yet)! ;)

The Cave Update is out now!

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You asked, we delivered! The amazing go fishing at night update. v.1.4.0 (4207129) - Night Update - Added night lighting scenario - Added 3 new fish - Added glowing lure - Added fireflies - Added rare night sky events - Added sleeping mask and 2 base caps - Added new pair of gloves - Added wolf - Change royal flush achievement - Updated Steam VR API - Improved index controller support Go and enjoy the NIGHTLIFE! The Team

Hi Fishlovers, Just a quick note from us here fishing developers at Catch and Release. We did something! We made a weather update :) Bad Weather, Good Fishing We think it looks pretty sweet! Great for fishing too! Hope you guys check it out and for the changelog check our Patch Notes! Best fishing to you! The Team

Bonfish, my friends of fishing! Since the release of Catch & Release, we got a lot of great feedback and suggestions from you guys. The single most requested one was this: MisterMxyzptlk: Any chance of getting a WEATHER update in the future with some rain? BeeSawd: Moving/randomized clouds I know it sounds small but this one little thing would be fantastic, being able look up and just stare at the clouds for a bit would be fantastic, (...). capnsoup: (...) maybe a light WEATHER system along with moving clouds? (...). HerpicleOmnicron: I've got fond memories of fishing while watching the rain ripple on the water and tapping on the umbrella. Rainy fishing's great! ragesaq: There needs to be WEATHER. (...) So we got some GOOD NEWS for all the fans of BAD WEATHER. HERE IS THE WEATHER UPDATE that will add a complete dynamic weather system to the game. v.1.3.1 (3948207) - Weather Update - Added 2 new fish - Added dynamic clouds - Added rain effects - Added fog effects - Added lightning effects - Enhanced wind effects - Added rain, wind and thunder sound effects - Added fishing gloves - Added rain hat - Remastered audio mix - Updated postprocess effects - Fixed double sun reflection on water - Fixed rare issue with missing cooler - Fixed rare issue with caught fish getting stuck Also the overall audio mix has been remastered. In @ Faarborgs words: The new update improves immersion by about 300% Bacon cannot solve all problems, but that is why we have VR fishing! Please enjoy this update and bon fishing for all! The team.

Aloha dear Fishermen and women! We are happy to announce that the Foundation Update is out NOW for everyone on all Platforms! It is also available on PS4 in Asia starting today! Thanks to everybody that helped with testing the public beta. This is the foundation stuff we needed to do before the rest comes.... YES, there is more to come in the following months! v.1.2.0 (3738832) - Foundation Update - Unity engine upgrade (2018.3) - Added save slots - Added Japanese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean (PS4) - Added option for imperial units - Shop overhaul ------ Added index of content to jump to sections ------ Improved usability ------ Improved readability - Game menu overhaul ------ Added separate sliders for Master, SFX and Ambience ------ Added haptic feedback for UI interactions ------ Fixed menu cursor sorting issue ------ Fixed UI hover animations sometimes not being triggered - Improved performance - Added waterplane - Added option to disable snapturn - Improved interaction in general - Added haptic feedback for co - Fixed minor bugs (VR) Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it… Good Catch! The team!

Sorry for the long silence and thanks for your patience everybody! The exciting news of course is that we were (and still are) working hard on new updates for Catch & Release and we are proud to announce the (Steam) public beta of the Foundation Update today. As the name implies this is just the foundation we will build upon with our next updates. And I know that you guys want to know what those updates are and what the content is... but we will announce this as we develop and release them. Leave a little surprise :) Anyways... first update, some fundamentals that needed fixing and adding.... and onwards and upwards! We did change a lot under the hood. A major engine upgrade is just one of those changes. We also incorporated a lot of your usability feedback: - Multiple save slots - Option for imperial units - Option to disable Snap turn - Separate SFX and ambience audio settings - (Re)moving the 'Reset game' button. And made a lot of other usability improvements: - Complete shop overhaul - Menu overhaul - Performance improvements ... Join our public beta channel on Discord for a full list or any other feedback you want to share or discuss. The invite for the channel is: https://discord.gg/y9Tzus7 As always - with big changes there is the risk of unforeseen bugs and glitches. That's why we invite you all to participate in the public beta. How to participate: 1. Right click the game in your Steam library 2. Select Properties > BETAS > beta - beta 3. Backup your savegames: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\679750\remote 4. Post your feedback in the #public-beta channel

Hi there, Call me fisherman! We have made another Patch with the following: v.1.1.8 (3141086) - Added snapturn functionality (Oculus Rift & PSVR) - Cooler can now be closed even if fish is too big - Adjusted radio noise - Improved sound quality for classic radio It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of fishing. The team

Hi there, In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. But at least there is fishing. And Patch Notes. So here we go: v.1.1.7 (3098014) - Added water caustics (PS4 Pro / High-end PC) - Added new animals - (PC) Added fallback camera with warning to show when no VR device is connected - (PC) Overhauled graphics settings - Fixed heavy fish sinking through scale - Fixed gold lure not spawning after save/load - Fixed Slackjaw not spawning after save/load - (PS4) Fixed localization font for Russian for some objects - (PS4) Fixed loading issue when photo quest is completed - (PS4) Fixed swapped trophies For our PS4 players who may visit this Patch Note.... - PS4 Update also contains all changes since v.1.1.3 Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. The team

Hi, For starters, thanks for the feedback on solving this bug! For seconds, please give us more feedback should this still occur for you! v.1.1.6 (3047015) - Fixed savegame problems - Fixed classic radio sound drop outs It’s fish o’clock somewhere! The team

Hi, Another glorious day in the fishing core, where every fish is a trophy and every day on the water a triumph! v.1.1.5 (3033967) - (Steam) Added optional Oculus SDK mode (launch with "-vrmode oculus") - (Steam) Fixed Windows MR controllers to have XRay effect - Fixed Chinese language - Fixed item reset area size So frequent the casts, so seldom the strike. The team

Hi ... again, v.1.1.4 (3018632) - Fixed fishing rod angle on Oculus Touch controllers (again) You are once, twice, three times my fishy! The team

Hi, Here is the update for today! v.1.1.3 (3016236) - Usability Update - Fixed fishing rod controller alignment - Added option for toggle grab - Added option to disable out of playarea teleportation - Added additional trigger grab for spinner - Added Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) localization In the deep, only the fish can hear you scream! The team

Hi, It seems this update suffered from a heat stroke and never ended up here! v.1.1.2 (2979042) - Fixed fishing rod angle on Oculus Touch controllers - Fixed jumping line when reeling close to spinner origin Even the fish get heatstrokes! The team

Good day one and all, We hope you’re all enjoying the massive heatwave (or relaxing in an ice cave). Despite the face-melting temperatures we pried open our ears and listened to your feedback. What we heard was mainly: More content! So that’s what we did. The first content update is here. Woohoo! Now, we bet you’re wondering: What did they do? Sometimes we’re even wondering that ourselves. But in this case, we thought it would be cool if we leave some stuff for you to discover on your own! Can’t discover anything, if you know everything already, right? So here’s a little list to feast your eyes upon: We added some BIG animals. Just hang out on the lake and see if you can spot ‘em! We added also some SMALL animals! Go out and about and see if you can find these! We have also added some NEW FISH! What… really? We did? YES WE DID!!1!! MOAR? Of course. Ain’t no show unless there’s an encore. We also added some lures to play (and lure) with. And that is that! Just kidding, raise the curtain back up real quick. There’s also, FIXES!: - A new mechanic to unlock new fish descriptions. - Fixed hands being visible while holding fishing rod. - Fixed wrong (additional) button highlight in tutorial. - Enhanced controller visibility during tutorials. "If you can think of a better fish pun, let minnow" - The Team

Hi, Another blistering hot day, another update! v.1.0.12 (2917607) -fix NaN position for items -add playarea warning message -add C&R channel with title song (Note: 1.0.11 Internal build) One man's fish is another man's poisson! The team.

Hi, Another fresh patch straight from the lake! v.1.0.10 (2896428) - Balanced fish spawn areas - Fixed fish swimming into terrain A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work. The team

Comin' Atcha Live with a small new patch for the weekend! v.1.0.9 (2886740) - Fixed sounds dropping out (Radio, Fishing rod) - Adjusted audio settings and radio volume slider to feel more natural Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; patch a man's fishing game and you'll improve his weekend gaming. - Old proverb we just made up

Hi, v.1.0.8 (2879550) - Balancing Boss and Bossbait The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. The team

Hi, v.1.0.7 (2871063) - Beer limit increased - Fixed fishing rod grab angle - Fixed duplicate quest notifications There are two types of fisherman - those who fish for sport and those who fish for fish. The team

Hey guys, After we had some requests, we compiled the full tracklist of songs featured on the in-game radio for you! The soundtrack is also going to be on Spotify starting next month! Without further ado, here they are: BLUES: Back to Blues - Ken Barken Mama's Mojo - Ken Barken Blues In The Country - John Platania Jacksonville - Jefferson Thomas My Love Is True - Jenn Adams On The Porch 1 - Paul Foss Scirocco - Rudy Pusateri The River - Bradley Johnson CHILL: Aupres de mon arbre - Francois Quillet Beach Life - John Radford Bridge And Tunnel - John Radford Calor Do Verao - Jason Greenberg Chilled 21 - John Hardy Cilled out buzz / full version - Joachim Becker Grey Day Groove - Craig Denham Groovy Laidback - The Sound Room Quick to Forgive - Jimmy Olsen Quiet sea / full version - Davide Dondi Rainmaker - Bryan Steele Twilight-CAPPJ - Martin Stehl Workin' It - Eric Bolvin EASY: Day of my escape - Chris Hurn The boy that I saw on that day - John White Golden Anchor - John White Any Other Way - Greg Neve Steal The Sun - Marshmellow feat. Pete Hickman Captain, Oh Captain - Bradley Johnson Hey, Hey - Derek Daisey Let me be the change - India Taylor Daybreak - Mai-Anne Teach Love - Jeff Saxon Where we were - Aaron Davison If you're wondering how you can play your own tracks in the game, fellow VR fishing enthusiast Rukio has made a nice guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1405846871

Hi, v.1.0.6 (2865624) - Fixed quest achievements - Fixed fishing rod audio issues (Note: 1.0.5 Internal build) When you bait the hook with your heart, the fish always bite. The team

Hi, v.1.0.4 (2857493) - Fixed some fish breaking physics - Fixed radio sound dropping out - Fixed wrong total playtime display - Fixed smaller bugs and issues If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been caught. The team

Hi, v.1.0.3 (2846214) Fixed quest line progression not getting checked The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish. The team

Hi, v.1.0.2 (2842063) Fixed savegame loading issues He that would fish, must venture his bait. The team

Hi, v.1.0.1 (2838717) Fixed localization text length issues Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime. The team

Hi, v.1.0.0 (2835845) Fixed custom music channels Fishing is good for you, The team

If you like to talk about the game, help us improve it or just share your amazing fishing tales, please join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/W2Yd8m8 Looking forward to your feedback and chatter! The team. ps. We fully support LIV (Mixed Reality Capturing) for those who want to stream!

Beautiful VR fishing game with a twist - Catch & Release is now available to download for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive via the Oculus Store and Steam. Frankfurt – 7th of June 2018 – Summer is here and internationally renowned game services company METRICMINDS GmbH & Co. KG has launched its first VR project called “Catch & Release” to ring in the beginning of the virtual fishing season on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. “Catch & Release” is a virtual reality fishing experience like no other - It combines the inherently relaxing activity of fishing on a lake with beautiful surroundings and game mechanics that take a step back to let the player enjoy their time on a virtual fishing trip freely and without stressful distractions like timers or forced missions. The game features one of the most beautiful environments in VR, brought to life with dense nature, local fauna like geese and bears and diverse, interesting fishing spots and landscape features. The colorful artstyle supports the goal of immersing the player in a peaceful world free from stressful distractions that lets players engage with the game the way they feel like. Players can enjoy their time in the game freely, or they can pick up missions and challenges to progress and unlock new gear and items for themselves. A PlayStation VR version is scheduled to release this summer. Features The Boat - Use the unique rowing mechanics to find the best fishing spots and explore the beautiful environment. The Fishing Rod - Throw the line out and attract a fish - Your interactive fishing rod offers you full control, with different bait and lures and haptic feedback. The Shop - Sell your fish and buy new gear and items in the in-game shop! Fishing - Catch the biggest fish, fight to reel them in, but don't let them snap the line and escape! You'll need strategy and finesse to tire them out if you want to make the greatest catch! Secrets - Find trash or treasure. The lake hides more than just fish! Music - Over 30 commercial tracks that have been specially curated for Catch & Release playing on the in-game boat radio. Licensed by Flip Entertainment, the tracks were selected to enhance the in-game music with a non-standard selection aimed at improving the overall immersive experience.