GONE Fishing Announces Major Update with Great White Shark Addition and Bug Fixes

September 16, 2025 - GONE Fishing, the co-op multiplayer survival horror game where players must work together to stay alive by fishing, has released a significant update packed with new features, bug fixes, and improvements. The update introduces the Great White Shark, enhances gameplay mechanics, and addresses player-reported issues.
New Features:
- Great White Shark Added: Players now face a new threat in the form of the Great White Shark, adding an exciting layer of danger to their fishing expeditions.
- Lanterns Flicker When Lake Monster Awakens: All lanterns, both in-hand and out-of-hand, will flicker when the Lake Monster awakens, heightening tension and immersion.
- Fishing Algorithm Adjusted: The fishing algorithm has been updated to provide more variety and larger fish when using large bait, enhancing the fishing experience.
Bug Fixes:
- Shark Spawning Issue Fixed: Addressed the issue where sharks would spawn too close to players, ensuring a fair and safer gameplay environment.
- Shark Attack Event Improved: Shark attack events are now more predictable and avoidable, with increased visibility and slowed jump speed for better player awareness.
- Nessie Achievement Issue Resolved: Fixed the bug preventing players from unlocking the Nessie achievement, ensuring all players can now earn this recognition.
- Break-in Window Nighttime Event Shortened: The Break-in Window Nighttime event has been adjusted to be approximately 15% shorter, streamlining gameplay and reducing frustration.
- Camera Bug Fixed: Players no longer experience camera issues when dying, providing a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.
- Player Death Issue Addressed: Fixed the bug where players were not killed when they should have been, ensuring fairness and consistency in gameplay.
- Beer Logic Rewritten: The beer mechanics have been overhauled to prevent bugs and ensure consistent functionality across all clients.
For More Details:
Players can explore the full update details and additional information by visiting the official Steam Community announcement page: https://steamcommunity.com/games/3645890/announcements/detail/738149224958395597.
About GONE Fishing:
GONE Fishing is a co-op multiplayer survival horror game where players must work together to feed the lake’s insatiable hunger by fishing. The only way to survive is to keep feeding the lake before it feeds on you. Can you satisfy the hunger... or will you become the next offering?