BETA UPDATE | Full Map Remaster & Performance Testing

Hello Everyone,

It's finally time to update the beta, which includes all maps, including fully reworked DLC maps. I won’t go into detail here, as everything is covered in the changelog below.

Stage 2 is not available in Playtest. It is available only to all current game owners and includes the remastered DLC versions.

Stage 2 is now primarily focused on performance testing and optimization across the new and updated maps. We’re carefully analyzing stability, framerate, and overall gameplay performance.

We appreciate your help in reporting any bugs you encounter and filling out the feedback surveys. Your input is valuable in helping us polish the experience.

SURVEY ABOUT STAGE 2 & LEVEL EDITOR

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STAGE 2 Limitations

• Level Cap was removed (it was limited to 5 in Stage 1)

• Trophy Lodge DISABLED

• RemovedMultiplayerDISABLED

• Save System: Progress between the BETA and standard game is separate - each version uses its own save files, so your progress will not transfer between them. The only exception here is that you can load Cloud Saves in BETA, but progress made there will not override anything in the default game.

STAGE 3 - What’s Left

We’re currently working on:

• A brand-new Trophy Lodge

• The Aquarium DLC (this one is a serious upgrade)

• New boats

• Implementation of new fishing equipment and models (99% of the models are already finished!)

• Introducing new fish species across all maps

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After that, we’ll focus on:

• UI/UX improvements

• Brake system adjustments and fixes

• New graphics settings to ensure full compatibility with the Remaster changes

Finally, we’ll tackle the two most challenging tasks:

• Restoring full VR functionality

• Rebuilding the Level Editor

The Level Editor is currently non-functional and requires a complete rebuild. It is a complex system, especially since less than 0.5% of UFS players used it, but we know it matters to some of you and want to handle it properly. Your voice matters here. If you tell us it is not needed, we will focus on other aspects. It is up to you, so you can vote in the survey about this.

And besides all of that…

A brand-new DLC set in Italy will be revealed soon! Venture to a stunning Italian lake, dive into mysterious sunken ruins, and reel in rare catches like the Southern Pike and Italian Barbel in this unforgettable DLC adventure.

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Tight Lines,

Ultimate Fishing Team

HOW TO PLAY

1. Via Steam Beta Branch

Changelog | Stage 2:

Technical Updates

• Updated Weather System (new dynamic transitions & improved effects handling)

• Updated Water System (improved surface behavior, lighting & consistency across maps)

• Added new boats to selected maps (full rollout to all locations coming soon)

• Ongoing environment optimization across remastered levels

Full Map Remaster

Almost every location has been rebuilt from the ground up. Each map received updated terrain work, refreshed assets, new environmental audio, and improved weather effects - including dynamic phenomena such as the Aurora Borealis on selected northern maps.

Remastered Locations:

• Betty Lake

• Powell Lake

• St. Zeno's Lakes

• Baikal Lake

• Atchafalaya Basin

• Uvac River

• Pinas Bay

DLC Locations:

• Moraine Lake

• Kariba Dam

• Greenland

• Amazon River

• Japan

• Thailand

• Taupo Lake

• Florida

New 3D Equipment Models

A massive visual refresh of fishing gear – fully remodeled rods, reels, lines, and floats. For some models, we will change the names later to better align with "logic."

New Spinning Rod Models

• DAKINO MAX-65

• DAKINO MAX-75

• DAKINO MAX-85

• DAKINO DXP

• DAKINO DXR

• DAKINO DXS