- The Performance Patch - 28 July 2024
Just a heads up: this update is mostly about bug fixes and performance improvements, with little new content. However, Cat Goes Fishing DOES run at 60 FPS now, so we're calling this a Major Update. I tried to make the changelog as complete as possible, but I'm sure I missed something. We've made these improvements in preparation for future updates, so stay tuned Performance Enhancements: Target framerate increased to 60 FPS (from 30 FPS). The game is now compiled! (We'll release a more mod friendly branch soon.) Reworked fish thinning system, GREATLY increasing performance for most users. Optimized texture sheets to reduce typical VRAM consumption. Stopped drawing a bunch of stuff behind sonar and then immediately filling over it; greatly increasing performance for users with integrated graphics. Optimized fish drawing, improving performance when many fish are active but far off screen.…
- Halloween Minipatch - 29 October 2023
To celebrate Halloween, we've added a few new fish costumes. We've also finally added the long awaited "Witchy" hat, as well as a new Halloween exclusive fish.
- Another Swimming Hotfix - 13 August 2023
Now press "Enter" to slow velocity while swimming (instead of "Space"); this no longer drains O2. Flicking with an uncooled Magmer on the line now snaps the line. Added 3 new fish (one contest winner) and a new hat. Phase 100% no longer gets stuck on rocks.
- Ancient Ancestors Update - 28 July 2023
While the silo is still firmly sealed, there is a new patch out now! You will first need to discover how to unlock the Tech Boat before you can set out to catalog the dozens of new fish that our talented artist, Formex326, has brought to life. I'll keep the new stuff vague, but: Balance Changes: Changed Magnalav approach conditions (easier to attract). Piercer gets tired of chasing the lure after some time. Lightbulb lure duration extended (happy exploring!) Bugfixes: You can no longer scare fish off the boat with bombs. Selling a hat from the Hatalog no longer gives double dollars. Loading the game with Moga or Maw on the line no longer crashes the game. Selling an Abyssal after loading the game no longer results in crashbug. Fish no longer jump off the boat on loading the game with a full boat. Fish should no longer respawn as bones. Cardina Data (red skitter) bug should no longer occ…
- Swimming Hotfix - 28 July 2022
Made swimming a little more fun, made some visual changes, and patched a few bugs. Even added a few fish, but no major content changes. Save files should be more stable, and they are saved redundantly now, but your mileage may vary. Maybe more to come soon?
- November Hotfix - 8 November 2019
Mythic hats are now purchasable after level 45. Slightly increased spawn rate for some huge fish. Fixed a bug causing Bombats not to bite rocks. Fixed a bug preventing the Mamo from being caught. Other minor bug fixes.
- Halloween Sale - 30 October 2019
New fish. New Lures. New boat,
- Questbug Fix: Catalog Reset Button - 22 April 2018
I'm happy to announce a soft fix for the 100 quest achievement bug. It is now possible to reset the catalog: just open it and click "reset". Doing so should reset your quest progress. If you have been experiencing the quest bug and this doesn't allow you to take new quests, please report as a bug here or in the forums. Important Note: Many fish behaviors/interactions change over time as minor updates are pushed to the game, so there's a good chance you'll discover something new along the way. If you'd rather not reset your catalog, just wait for some new fish~ Expect more soon!
- Flick Fix and a Few New Fish - 21 April 2018
- Flick now works even when the line isn't snagged; i.e., it's actually a useful upgrade! Flicking repeatedly is less effective. - Space bar now works like left click. - And there's a few new small fish. Nothing fancy, but expect more soon~ Question for Discerning Fishercats: Do you all prefer these small daily updates or would you prefer a sizeable content package a few times a year? Please let us know!
- Performance Patch - 28 October 2017
We decided a new round of performance improvements was overdue. This is a more aggressive version of the last performance patch; we're hoping to make room for an upcoming content update. In addition to performance improvements, there were a few bug fixes and balance changes: - improved save file stability - decreased the value of the Cave Shark and Swordfish - increase the frequency of storms (during Halloween). - decreased the Maw's dive depth - fixed the quest skip bug (for NEW save files) - fixed some catalog display bugs
- Performance Patch - 28 October 2017
We decided a new round of performance improvements was overdue. This is a more aggressive version of the last performance patch; we're hoping to make room for an upcoming content update. In addition to performance improvements, there were a few bug fixes and balance changes: - improved save file stability - decreased the value of the Cave Shark and Swordfish - increase the frequency of storms (during Halloween). - decreased the Maw's dive depth - fixed the quest skip bug (for NEW save files) - fixed some catalog display bugs
- Update: "Flick" Upgrade and Bug Fixes - 19 February 2017
There was a series of minor patches this week. These are mostly bug fixes and performance enhancements for the "Caverns and Corals" patch, as well as some balance changes. No new fish. But there is a new rod upgrade to check out! Patch Notes: - Added the "Flick" rod upgrade. - Cave Shark now reacts differently to the huge hook. - Updated the catalog entry for "Bombat". - Fixed the "Bombat Explosion" crash-bug. - Fixed the "Sliding Cave Shark" bug. - Fixed the "Flipping Maw" bug. - Fixed a bug with Dark Boat: lightbulb timer no longer doubled; battery drain still halved. - Fixed a bug preventing players from unlocking "Deep Sonar" if they caught ALL fish before completing 30 quests. (Wut.) - Fixed a bug causing the game to sometimes crash when a Bonefish follows a fish that was following an Anglerfish. - (Performance): Reduced the range of interactions for all new large fish. - (Performa…
- Update: "Flick" Upgrade and Bug Fixes - 19 February 2017
There was a series of minor patches this week. These are mostly bug fixes and performance enhancements for the "Caverns and Corals" patch, as well as some balance changes. No new fish. But there is a new rod upgrade to check out! Patch Notes: - Added the "Flick" rod upgrade. - Cave Shark now reacts differently to the huge hook. - Updated the catalog entry for "Bombat". - Fixed the "Bombat Explosion" crash-bug. - Fixed the "Sliding Cave Shark" bug. - Fixed the "Flipping Maw" bug. - Fixed a bug with Dark Boat: lightbulb timer no longer doubled; battery drain still halved. - Fixed a bug preventing players from unlocking "Deep Sonar" if they caught ALL fish before completing 30 quests. (Wut.) - Fixed a bug causing the game to sometimes crash when a Bonefish follows a fish that was following an Anglerfish. - (Performance): Reduced the range of interactions for all new large fish. - (Performa…
- "Caverns and Coral" is here! - 10 February 2017
New Areas to Explore Go further than ever before with two new boats! Or go deeper. Below the ocean floor are the caverns, a vast network of caves supporting a variety of habitats. Utilize the new "sinker" rod upgrade and the "deep sonar" tool to scour the depths! Dozens of New Fish Discover the Skrimp, Bombat, or Chompy among dozens of new fish. There are two new huge fish lurking in the sea, including the collosal Cave Shark. There are even rumors of giant Nightfish hiding in the caverns. Better Quests No more boring quests! The quest system has been updated to prioritize rarer fish once you've gotten a handle on things. Quests to catch multiple fish of the same type are now rarer. A Few Changes to Hats - "Grind" hat effect now actually works. - "Kardinal" fail-cast bug fixed. - "Tinkerer", "Ballcap", "Pernicus", and "Lens Cap" effect rephrased. - "Boater" and "Fez" move speed reductio…
- "Caverns and Coral" is here! - 10 February 2017
New Areas to Explore Go further than ever before with two new boats! Or go deeper. Below the ocean floor are the caverns, a vast network of caves supporting a variety of habitats. Utilize the new "sinker" rod upgrade and the "deep sonar" tool to scour the depths! Dozens of New Fish Discover the Skrimp, Bombat, or Chompy among dozens of new fish. There are two new huge fish lurking in the sea, including the collosal Cave Shark. There are even rumors of giant Nightfish hiding in the caverns. Better Quests No more boring quests! The quest system has been updated to prioritize rarer fish once you've gotten a handle on things. Quests to catch multiple fish of the same type are now rarer. A Few Changes to Hats - "Grind" hat effect now actually works. - "Kardinal" fail-cast bug fixed. - "Tinkerer", "Ballcap", "Pernicus", and "Lens Cap" effect rephrased. - "Boater" and "Fez" move speed reductio…
- Upcoming: Caverns and Coral - 24 November 2016
Cat has a new toy: the sinker. Below the dark depths live curious creatures who call the caverns home. They've spent centuries slumbering in darkness, and some would assume stay, but Cat has other plans. Discover 30+ new fish, two new boats, and more in this upcoming patch. More information coming soon. For continual updates, you can follow on twitter.
- Upcoming: Caverns and Coral - 24 November 2016
Cat has a new toy: the sinker. Below the dark depths live curious creatures who call the caverns home. They've spent centuries slumbering in darkness, and some would assume stay, but Cat has other plans. Discover 30+ new fish, two new boats, and more in this upcoming patch. More information coming soon. For continual updates, you can follow on twitter.
- Nightfall Update - 1 April 2016
Many fish are sleeping. The quiet night is a somber respite from the energetic day. But strange fish come out at night; curious creatures wander up from the depths, their dark domain expanding as the light recedes. Discover the fiercely intelligent Noctis and more in this mysterious update. Patch notes: - Nightfall (after level 15). - 3 new hats. - 11 new fish., - The Hatalog. - Cloud saving. - Quest system updated. - Bug fixes. This is the first of a series of patches we'll be rolling out to strengthen the end-game experience.
- Nightfall Update - 1 April 2016
Many fish are sleeping. The quiet night is a somber respite from the energetic day. But strange fish come out at night; curious creatures wander up from the depths, their dark domain expanding as the light recedes. Discover the fiercely intelligent Noctis and more in this mysterious update. Patch notes: - Nightfall (after level 15). - 3 new hats. - 11 new fish., - The Hatalog. - Cloud saving. - Quest system updated. - Bug fixes. This is the first of a series of patches we'll be rolling out to strengthen the end-game experience.
- Patch Notes: Realism - 19 May 2015
This premier update adds a new challenge to Cat Goes Fishing. The fish are fighting back. Cat's prey will thrall once hooked and attempt to break the line. Reinforce your line and fight with brute strength or cleverly outsmart your flailing foes. Select "Realism" at the start of a new game to enable this content. Patch Summary New game mode: Realism. Support for multiple save files. Major AI improvements and visual updates. New upgrades/hats/fish. A plethora of balance changes. Catalog/interface improvements, bug fixes, and more! Complete patch notes: New game mode: Realism Fish thrall against your line once hooked. Your line can snap if you're not careful! Some fish lunges can be dodged by boat strafing or reeling Changes to fish: Fish value decreases more quickly when a fish is damaged. 4 new small fish. 6 new medium fish. 5 new large fish. 2 new huge fish. Fish values and respawn tim…
