[p][/p][p]Hey Anglers, [/p][p][/p][p]Fishing Planet’s Catch & Compete Update is now live, bringing a fresh wave of improvements to your every day fishing experience!
[/p][p]Dive in and try out a more transparent and comprehensive Competitive Rating and Matchmaking System, brand-new Rewarding Leaderboards, long-awaited Daily Missions and Colored Buoys that add a new layer of activity to your time on the water. 
[/p][p]Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in Fishing Planet![/p][p][/p]

Daily Missions

[p][/p][p]Daily Missions are time-limited tasks that refresh every day, giving players a great opportunity to earn additional XP, Baitcoins and Club Tokens on a daily basis! They become available to all players from level 10. Each day, you can get up to three missions with assignments based on your level and recent activity. Missions are split into Daily Catch, available to all players, Club Catch for those in a club, and Premium Catch for players with an active Premium account. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

 Long-awaited Colored Buoys

[p][/p][p]Colored Buoys are finally here, making it easier than ever to keep your favorite fishing spots organized. Choose from eight vibrant colors and set them up your way—mark Uniques, Trophies, Competition catches, and regular fishing spots with different colors so you can tell them apart at a glance. Organize everything in whatever way works best for you.
[/p][p]On your tablet, you can quickly switch colors through the buoy menu and use color filters to show only what you need. You can also filter buoys by color right on your tablet, so it’s easy to focus only on the spots you need at the moment. And if you want to clear things up, you can hide all markers and get a clean view of the water. [/p][p][/p][p]This feature will be completely free on Lone Star Lake, Texas and Lesni Villa, The Czech Republic, so you can try different ways of organizing your buoys and figure out what works best for you before heading to other locations. All players also have a few free color changes available, so you can experiment without spending anything and get comfortable with the system at your own pace. For Premium players, changing Marker Buoy colors will remain free on every waterway in the game. Enjoy![/p][p][/p]

An increased Marker Buoy limit 

[p][/p][p]With this update, we’re also increasing the Marker Buoy limit from 2000 to 2500. We know some players were really looking forward to it![/p][p]
[/p][p]If you’re curious to learn more about how Colored Buoys work and what’s new with Daily Missions, make sure to check out the DevDiary: Colored Buoys and Daily Missions[/p][p][/p]

New Competitive Rating and Matchmaking

[p][/p][p]We’re introducing a new Competitive Rating System to make competitions more transparent. The number of Rating Points you earn depends on your final placement, and you can always check exactly how many points each position gives in the Competition Details under the Rewards tab. If you already have a Competitive Rating, it stays with you, so you’ll simply continue from where you left off before this Update.[/p][p][/p][p]On top of that, Competitions now match you with players of a similar Competitive Rating. You’ll compete within your own group, with a separate results board, making it easier to track your progress and fight for top spots.[/p][p][/p][p]Please note that Matchmaking works best when enough players register for a competition. If participation is too low, the system cannot divide anglers into balanced groups, which means experienced players may still end up competing against newcomers. To create fair matchups, the system needs to know in advance how many participants will actually take part in each competition. That is why registering for a competition without participating will result in a rating penalty.[/p][p][/p][p]There are a few exceptions, however. You will not be penalized if you withdraw before the competition starts, or if you catch at least one qualifying fish and then leave before the competition ends.[/p][p][/p][p]Invite your friends to join, the more participants there are, the better the chances for everyone to be matched with anglers of a similar rating.[/p][p]
[/p][p]If you want to get a better idea of how Competitive Rating works and how Matchmaking now groups you with players closer to your skill level, check out the DevDiary: Competitive Rating and Matchmaking[/p]

New Rewarding Leaderboards

[p][/p][p]Leaderboards are finally rewarding! With this update, we are introducing three main Leaderboards: Global, Competition, and Fish, each with its own filters and views. You can track your progress by week, month, or year, sort by XP, fish types like Young, Common, Trophy, or Unique, locations and see top players by catches or XP gained. Altogether, this creates 1000+ leaderboard combinations, so you can play smart and aim for the amazing rewards like X-Series items, Premium Account, Club Tokens, Baitcoins, Credits, brand-new exclusive items, and more![/p][p][/p][p]Keep in mind that Competition Leaderboards offer the highest rewards of them all, giving you and your friends even more reason to jump into Competitions if you haven’t tried them yet.[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Please, be aware that Leaderboards refresh every Monday, on the 1st day of each month, and on January 1, with rewards granted right before each reset. Since today is April 29, the new Leaderboards will start on Friday, May 1. Until then you will still see the previous Leaderboards interface. [/p][p][/p][p align="justify"]After May 1 the previous Leaderboards will disappear, but don’t worry about your records - they all are stored in your profile, so you will always have access to the information about the biggest fish you caught.[/p][p]
To find more details on how the new Leaderboards work and what kind of rewards you can earn, check out the DevDiary: New Rewarding Leaderboards[/p][p][/p]

Update to the fish weight distribution algorithm

[p][/p][p]We’ve refined fish weight distribution to make catches more consistent across the Leaderboards. Please note that all adjustments are calibrated in kilograms, so any issues you may notice in pounds could be caused by rounding during the conversion from kilograms. If you spot any inaccuracies of this kind, you’re always welcome to contact Support.[/p][p][/p][p]Some players noticed before that previous changes to the weight distribution algorithm also affected how Groundbait Mixes performed, especially for species like Carp. We’re happy to share that this has now been reworked, and with the updated algorithm, the so-called and known among players “carp oversizing” is back.[/p][p][/p][p]Get your best recipes ready and enjoy![/p][p]
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Bug Fix and Improvements

[p][/p][p]We’ve also made a number of fixes and improvements across the game to enhance performance, refine gameplay, and improve overall stability. Let’s dive into what’s been done in more detail: [/p][p]
[/p][p]Gameplay[/p][p]1. Resolved teleportation issues between pins in Norway.[/p][p]2. Adjusted Congo rented motorboat spawn position to ensure proper shore access.[/p][p]3. Fixed an issue where players could be moved from a private room to a random room after changing theirs.[/p][p]4. Fixed FPS drops and eliminated empty hint issues when approaching boats.[/p][p]5. Resolved infinite spool reeling issue.[/p][p]6. Fixed aim casting issues when using X Heavy baits in Match setups.[/p][p]7. Fixed an exploit allowing fish to be landed instantly from boats at ocean locations without a fight.[/p][p]8. Improved tracking of fish depth for the Fish Habitat Depth Metrics mission.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Competitions[/p][p]9. Improved competition joining flow. From now on if players are on The Globe or on a different location when a competition starts, they will receive a window that will allow them to join the competition faster.[/p][p]10. Enhanced clarity of allowed and prohibited equipment in Competition Details.[/p][p]11. Updated naming of Personal Competitive Rating in the user profile.[/p][p]12. Fixed an issue where finishing a competition early could cause disconnection when re-entering.[/p][p]13. Restored missing countdown sound in competitions.[/p][p]14. Improved User Generated Competitions interface.[/p][p]
[/p][p]UI & Interface[/p][p]15. Improved visibility of the Boat tab description in Inventory.[/p][p]16. Corrected order of appearance on-screen hints.[/p][p]17. Improved XP field display in the Trip Results window for large values.[/p][p]18. Enhanced mission counter alignment in the UI.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Controls & Input[/p][p]19. Improved search input handling with a controller.[/p][p]20. Fixed missing hints when focusing on event objects on the map with a controller.[/p][p]21. Resolved input lock when interacting with rod stands after teleporting on a Navigation Buoy.[/p][p]22. Improved controller responsiveness for everyone still reading the patch notes this far ;) Let us know in the comments below if you are one of those amazing players![/p][p]
[/p][p]Visuals & Animation[/p][p]23. Fixed character face rendering issue in third-person view when using a flashlight at night.[/p][p]24. Corrected character arm proportions during casting animations.[/p][p]25. Improved animation when catching underwater items.[/p][p]26. Improved E-Reel visibility in third-person view.[/p][p]27. Fixed missing crane rope in huge fish display and Photo Mode.[/p][p]28. Improved cat’s appearance on Kaiji No Ri.[/p][p]29. Improved chat auto-scrolling after sending messages.[/p][p]30. Corrected Dnipro barge tugboat rotation.[/p][p]31. Updated Spanish localization with multiple improvements and corrections.[/p][p]
[/p][p]We hope the Catch & Compete Update makes your time on the water smoother and more rewarding.[/p][p][/p][p]Please keep in mind that this is just the first iteration of these features. We’ll continue improving and fine-tuning them based on player feedback, so don’t hesitate to contact Support and share your thoughts and experience.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for being part of our fishing community. Good luck, and see you on the water.[/p][p][/p][p]Tight lines![/p][p]
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