In response to some common community questions, we've wrote an FAQ to try and address common players issues and questions regarding The Fisherman - Fishing Planet.
What is The Fisherman - Fishing Planet?
The Fisherman - Fishing Planet is an alternate version of Fishing Planet, featuring all of the DLC available in the current game, with a reworked progression system, changes to the license system, a reworked leveling experience, and more changes. It's designed to offer an alternative to the current edition of Fishing Planet for new players who perhaps don't enjoy the F2P model or for fans looking to own all of the content available in the game.
Since these are separate versions of the game, the character profiles and multiplayer servers are kept separate. If you already own everything in the regular version of Fishing Planet, then we'd recommend you keep enjoying that experience.
What is different in The Fisherman compared to Fishing Planet?
Previously we mentioned some of the differences between The Fisherman and the free to play version of Fishing Planet. While not exhaustive, here is a detailed list:
- It’s pay to own (there are no microtransactions in the Fisherman)
- All of the items from the currently released DLC, which can be bought with baitcoins from the in-game shop in The Fisherman.
- Tournament themed DLC can be purchased by baitcoins in the Packs menu.
- Items from Events, Sport and other DLC are available in the in-game store.
- Travel + day fees + gear repair fees are 50% cheaper
- Licenses are unlimited and bought with in-game credits
- Unique fish give baitcoins
- It runs on separate servers, characters and multiplayer are completely different from those in Fishing Planet.
- There is new exclusive content to The Fisherman (4 new fish, a new fishing technique and a new river)
- Reworked progression system (experience gains, credit gains, baitcoin system etc.)
Where is the DLC from Fishing Planet in The Fisherman?
All of the content available in Fishing Planet is available in The Fisherman, you can unlock these by spending baitcoins in the in-game shop. Baitcoins can be earned by fishing or completing missions in The Fisherman - Fishing Planet.
Will the original Fishing Planet still be supported?
The original Fishing Planet will still receive regular content and updates.
Are there microtransactions for The Fisherman: Fishing Planet?
There are no microtransactions in The Fisherman - Fishing Planet. Everything in the shops is bought using the two kinds of in-game currency. These currencies cannot and will not be able to be bought with real-world currency.
Crossplay?
There is no crossplay available for The Fisherman - Fishing Planet.
Which languages are supported in The Fisherman - Fishing Planet?
The game's text is available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
Does the game require an always-on internet connection?
Yes, you need a permanent online connection to play The Fisherman - Fishing Planet.
Can I join friends playing Fishing Planet while playing The Fisherman - Fishing Planet?
The Fisherman - Fishing Planet servers are not the same as the Fishing Planet servers. You can't join friends playing the original version of Fishing Planet.
Can I transfer my progress from Fishing Planet to The Fisherman?
The progress system in The Fisherman - Fishing Planet has been overhauled, and the servers are kept separate from one another. For that reason, you can't transfer your Fishing Planet account to The Fisherman - Fishing Planet.
