GONE Fishing New Release - Patch Update
Date: January 31, 2026
GONE Fishing, the 1‑8 player survival horror title that forces you and your friends to stave off a ravenous lake by fishing, has received a substantial new patch. The update focuses on performance, balance, and quality‑of‑life improvements while adding a fresh Early‑Bird bonus that rewards early‑morning play.
Key Highlights
- Big CPU optimizations improve overall stability and frame‑rates.
- Fishing mechanics are tweaked: reel‑speed now scales roughly 10 % per rod level (the scaling does not apply to the Moby).
- The Great White shark has been nerfed slightly to make encounters less lethal.
- Lochness and Nessie now have 5‑10 % stronger down‑ and up‑strength, increasing their threat.
- Early‑Bird bonus introduced - actions performed between 6 am and 8 am receive a 10 % boost.
- Initial Moby pull decreased while the Moby fight duration has been lengthened, giving players a more tactical window.
- Bait values increased: baby croc bait from 46 to 60, snake bait from 38 to 48.
New Features
- Early‑Bird Bonus: Grants a 10 % bonus for any actions taken from 6 am to 8 am.
- Buffed baby croc bait (now 60).
- Buffed snake bait (now 48).
Bug Fixes
- Fixed the Softer Beds upgrade not activating on the first day after loading a save.
- Resolved an issue where the Timeless Light Totem only took effect the day after purchase or after loading a save.
- Corrected day‑length discrepancies on the Swamp map between solo and multiplayer modes.
- Fixed a bug that caused the Quota Reduction Totem to continue reducing quota for at least 10 days after purchase.
- Addressed a spawning issue where the Stalker sometimes failed to appear on the Canyon and Swamp maps.
For a complete breakdown of the patch notes, visit the official announcement:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/3645890/announcements/detail/502848649741468334
