The Fisherman - Fishing Planet Available Today, Here's the Launch Trailer and Our Review

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The Fisherman – Fishing Planet is available today. Fishing lovers all over the world can experience this all-in-one version of the free-to-play game, Fishing Planet and its exclusive contents on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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Just in case you missed it, you can read our review here.

The Fisherman – Fishing Planet is for all nature and sport fishing fans! The premium version of Fishing Planet, which sets the standard for fishing simulators and already boasts 7 million players, combines all the content released to date in one package: the equivalent of more than 35 DLCs as well as features exclusive to this premium version of the game. By moving from a free-to-play model with paid content to a premium model, it guarantees players will be able to enjoy a complete and immersive experience.

The Fisherman – Fishing Planet content:

  • 143 species of fish with realistic behaviour
  • 19 beautiful water locations with authentic backgrounds and vegetation
  • Thousands of tackle combinations possible, each with unique properties
  • Dynamic weather with a day/night cycle and different seasons
  • Online competitions playable solo or co-op, with a trophies and ranking system

Including exclusive contents:

1 new waterway:  La Creuse, in France
1 new fishing technique: trolling
4 new fish species to catch:

  • Common Nase – La Creuse, France
  • European Weatherfish – Lesní Víla Fishery, Czech Republic
  • Sterlet – Akhtouba River, Russia
  • Spotted Gar – Mudwater River, Missouri, USA

2 new motorboats:

  •  Garry Scott Taurus » boat
  •  Flaggmann Vega » boat
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