Hey Anglers,

We’ve just released a hotfix patch to address several urgent issues that came up after the Norway Update on Steam and Epic Games. At the same time, we’re actively working on a larger patch that will resolve many more issues and improvements in the near future.

Before we dive into the fixes, we’d like to address a concern raised by some players regarding longer reeling times in the Maldives after the update. After reviewing in-game statistics, we found that the average reeling time has actually decreased by about two minutes compared to data from the week before the release. Based on this, we’re unable to confirm the issue and are seeing the opposite result instead.

Now, let’s take a look at what’s been addressed in this hotfix:

1. Inventory Sorting: Fixed an issue where combining Max Line Weight with Show Subgroups caused fishing lines to disappear from the inventory.

2. Mission direction hints no longer flash after closing the Tablet and now appear only when intended.

3. Corrected incorrect template names in the Valkyrie Saga Pack.

4. Fixed crashes that could occur when starting a Fishing Together session.

5. Resolved an issue where players were unable to enter a boat after joining a competition.

6. Fixed freezes that could happen when restarting the game during an active competition.

7. Improved stability when launching Fishing Together sessions, preventing occasional freezes.

8. Fixed a bug where players could spawn without rods in hand in Fishing Together sessions after restarting.

9. Boats no longer retain reduced speed from Rough Water Zones after changing pins.

We appreciate your patience along the way and hope you are enjoying all the Christmas activities and extreme fishing at Skarland Fjord!

Tight lines and Merry Fishmas!

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Ho-ho-ho, Brave Anglers! 

The most wonderful time of the year has finally cast its spell over our Planet, so bundle up and enjoy some festive fishing! This season, jump into Christmas Holiday and Krampus Hunt missions to help Santa, or head straight to the north and explore Skårland Fjord, Norway and take on special missions to bring a touch of magic across its icy waters.

All-Times Christmas Event runs until January 5th at 10 AM UTC, so you will have plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere!

Now, let’s take a look at what’s waiting for you.

As you may already know, Norway update has been already launched on Steam. Let's start with the new Christmas missions that have been added this year to Skårland Fjord. Everyone who watches the Norway Update Trailer on YouTube and writes a comment under it, will gets a chance to win Valkyrie Saga Pack with 60 days of access to the new location and majestic Valkyrie Boat. The results will be posted tonight on our social media channels, so don't miss your chance!

Word on the docks is that a mysterious man in a red suit and a pom-pom hat has shown up in Skårland Fjord. And what's surprising, it's not Santa! The Collector of Legends has made his way here after hearing rumors that some truly fantastic fish have taken up residence in these waters for the festive season.

Jump into the action and catch the majestic Antlered Salmon and the playful Furry Trout for The Collector of Legends.

And who knows… maybe if you impress him just enough, he will reward you with a few unforgettable fishing tales and special Christmas items, a unique Santa Sleigh Tackle Box, Repair Kits, Navigation Buoys, Baitcoins and much more.

It seems that mischievous sea trolls have trapped the Spirit of Christmas beneath the frozen waters of Skårland Fjord. Luckily, a Brave Angler like you is more than up to the task!

Set sail, enjoy the adventure, and save the holiday once again. Break magical ice floes, collect Enchanted Christmas Lights, and release the Spirit of Christmas to spread a warm seasonal atmosphere across Skårland Fjord.

Oh man! Santa’s sleigh’s in trouble again! A snowstorm wrecked his ride somewhere over Canada—luckily, Santa’s fine, but his reindeer are MIA and presents are scattered all over the globe!
Join in to save Christmas—find the lost presents, track down the mythical Crystal Burbot, and complete holiday challenges! Don’t forget to search for those Present boxes on every waterway and grab some Fireworks for the holidays!

Head over to White Moose Lake, recover Santa’s gift bag, and get those presents back in time for Christmas! Santa’s counting on you, and he’s running out of time!

Catch a required amount of Antlered Salmon to harness them in Santa’s sleigh instead of his runaway reindeer. Keep in mind that Antlered Salmon bite best when someone launches fireworks.
Explore the waterways by boat and help Santa fill his bag with lost gifts! Once you arrive at waterways, find Santa's bag on the pier to get started with the task of collecting boxes with presents.
You’ll find Green boxes on Emerald Lake, Blue boxes on Falcon Lake, White boxes on Tiber River, and Red boxes on White Moose Lake.

And don’t forget to interact with the Gift Boxes to get some Holiday treats for you!

Catch Decorator Fish to find lost decorations and deck the tree! The more fireworks you set off, the higher your chance of catching these festive fish.

And don't forget about the snow fights! Hit a certain number of players with Snowballs to earn a special achievement.

Interact with the Snow Piles to get some snow or use the Snow Grounbait mix to make snowballs for the fights. Ready, set, aim—and dive into the game!

Complete Christmas Achievements and Missions and get an exclusive Snowman rod stand and delightful Santa-themed Tackle Box. That Snowman is a perfect fishing buddy for an introvert – you will never feel lonely when fishing with this guy, but no one will keep talking when you just want to fish in silence 😂

Complete all missions and discover what’s lurking in the waters of White Moose! Join the festive adventure and reel in the legendary Crystal Burbot, the majestic Antlered Salmon, and the playful Furry Trout, all while enjoying fireworks and holiday cheer.
Have fun catching these magical Christmas fish, while the fireworks are blasting, and complete the Myth Buster and Deer Hunter challenges to get unique holiday rewards.

You can also try to complete the Fishy Racing challenge and get Elven Kayak as a prize!

Uh-oh! Now we've got another misfortune on our hands! The mischievous elderly Krampus fish have stolen Santa's glasses, beard, and hat and are causing mayhem in the nearby waters. Our Brave Angler will have to track down these troublesome fish, capture them, and return Santa's stolen items.
To catch them, you'll need to question their accomplices—fish who, for some reason, decided to tag along and cause chaos. Be wary though—these fish have a knack for lying, so you’ll need to catch a fair number of them to get the truth. Get your rods ready, it’s time for some fishing justice!

And don’t forget to keep an eye for the Christmas Socks with some treats for you.

If you take a couple of Ginger Cookies and infuse them with a bit of holiday magic, you'll create the perfect bait! These Christmas-themed treats have been transformed into a powerful fishing tool. Use our special X-Mas Pastry baits for a better catch, offering something for every angler's taste.

These amazing Christmas sweets will help you catch Krampus Fish: Unlucky Krampus Tarpon, Clumsy Krampus Eel, Crumbling Krampus Payara.

You can track down the thieves by following their minions, who can be lured using special bait treats, sweet pastry groundbait, and magical jukeboxes. These unique baits will attract the mischievous accomplices, making it easier for you to capture the stolen items and restore peace!

Activate Jukeboxes using Christmas tokens, which can be earned by completing event missions or by checking Christmas Socks.

If you complete the event, you'll be generously rewarded with exclusive Christmas gifts, featuring one-of-a-kind in-game items that are sure to add some extra holiday cheer to your adventure!

We’ve prepared free gifts for all Anglers, available in the Personal Offers Tab in the Premium Shop. Be sure to check back regularly to claim them, as those who collect every single gift without missing any will unlock an exclusive ultimate reward. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this!

For those looking to upgrade their holiday gear, we've got something! We're offering an exclusive bundle that includes every Christmas Pack ever released in the game. Even if you already own some of these items from previous years, you’ll still receive 7 full setups, Santa’s Kayak, and a variety of festive tackles! Unwrap four incredible packs in one: Krampus Catcher, Santa's Kayak, Christmas Magic, and Holiday Packs. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of 30 days of Premium Account, Pond Passes, and Licenses!

Check for all the details in the Personal Offers Tab of the Premium Shop in the game!

You can also grab extra festive presents with the Merry Fishmas Twitch Drops Campaign. Just watch your favorite Fishing Planet streamers on Twitch for a total of 4 hours and unwrap your gifts along the way. Check out all the Merry Fishmas Twitch Drops details and rewards here[forum.fishingplanet.com].

And don't forget that we are celebrating the launch of Norway Update, so everyone who enters the game, gets an exclusive Shark Cap and 5 Repair Kits. Enjoy!

The Fishing Planet Team wishes all Anglers an exciting and festive season ahead! Dive into the holiday fun, complete the missions, collect your rewards, and enjoy everything the event has to offer. May your fishing trips be filled with joy, success, and lots of holiday spirit. Happy fishing, and Merry Fishmas!

Tight Lines!

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