BETA UPDATE | Full Map Remaster & Performance Testing
Ultimate Fishing Simulator® Patch Notes — February 21, 2026
Aggregated from Steam, cross-tracked with Battle.net coverage on GamePatchNote.
Hello Everyone,
It's finally time to update the beta, which includes all maps, including fully reworked DLC maps. I won’t go into detail here, as everything is covered in the changelog below.
Stage 2 is not available in Playtest. It is available only to all current game owners and includes the remastered DLC versions.
Stage 2 is now primarily focused on performance testing and optimization across the new and updated maps. We’re carefully analyzing stability, framerate, and overall gameplay performance.
We appreciate your help in reporting any bugs you encounter and filling out the feedback surveys. Your input is valuable in helping us polish the experience.
SURVEY ABOUT STAGE 2 & LEVEL EDITOR
STAGE 2 Limitations
Level Cap was removed (it was limited to 5 in Stage 1)
Trophy Lodge DISABLED
Multiplayer: DISABLED
Save System: Progress between the BETA and standard game is separate - each version uses its own save files, so your progress will not transfer between them. The only exception here is that you can load Cloud Saves in BETA, but progress made there will not override anything in the default game.
STAGE 3 - What’s Left
We’re currently working on:
A brand-new Trophy Lodge
The Aquarium DLC (this one is a serious upgrade)
New boats
Implementation of new fishing equipment and models (99% of the models are already finished!)
Introducing new fish species across all maps
After that, we’ll focus on:
UI/UX improvements
Brake system adjustments and fixes
New graphics settings to ensure full compatibility with the Remaster changes
Finally, we’ll tackle the two most challenging tasks:
Restoring full VR functionality
Rebuilding the Level Editor
The Level Editor is currently non-functional and requires a complete rebuild. It is a complex system, especially since less than 0.5% of UFS players used it, but we know it matters to some of you and want to handle it properly. Your voice matters here. If you tell us it is not needed, we will focus on other aspects. It is up to you, so you can vote in the survey about this.
And besides all of that…
A brand-new DLC set in Italy will be revealed soon! Venture to a stunning Italian lake, dive into mysterious sunken ruins, and reel in rare catches like the Southern Pike and Italian Barbel in this unforgettable DLC adventure.
Tight Lines,
Ultimate Fishing Team
HOW TO PLAY
Via Steam Beta Branch
Changelog | Stage 2:
Technical Updates
Updated Weather System (new dynamic transitions & improved effects handling)
Updated Water System (improved surface behavior, lighting & consistency across maps)
Added new boats to selected maps (full rollout to all locations coming soon)
Ongoing environment optimization across remastered levels
Full Map Remaster
Almost every location has been rebuilt from the ground up. Each map received updated terrain work, refreshed assets, new environmental audio, and improved weather effects - including dynamic phenomena such as the Aurora Borealis on selected northern maps.
Remastered Locations:
Betty Lake
Powell Lake
St. Zeno's Lakes
Baikal Lake
Atchafalaya Basin
Uvac River
Pinas Bay
DLC Locations:
Moraine Lake
Kariba Dam
Greenland
Amazon River
Japan
Thailand
Taupo Lake
Florida
New 3D Equipment Models
A massive visual refresh of fishing gear – fully remodeled rods, reels, lines, and floats. For some models, we will change the names later to better align with "logic."
New Spinning Rod Models
DAKINO MAX-65
DAKINO MAX-75
DAKINO MAX-85
DAKINO DXP
DAKINO DXR
DAKINO DXS
DAKINO DV-G40
DAKINO DV-G50
DAKINO DV-G60
KUBOT S-104
KUBOT S-204
KUBOT S-304
OKENA BR
OKENA BS
OKENA BT
New Casting Rod Models
DAKINO AGH-175
DAKINO AGH-275
DAKINO AGH-375
DEEPX AGH-S400
DAKINO DM-P60
DAKINO DM-P70
DAKINO DM-P80
DEEPX DM-S100
DAKINO MA-V
DAKINO MA-VI
DAKINO MA-VII
DEEPX MA-SEI
DEEPX SEATIP-50
New Spinning Reel Models
DAKINO ZAM-F10
DAKINO ZAM-F20
DAKINO ZAM-F30
DAKINO ZAM-F40
DAKINO ZAM-F50
DAKINO ZAM-F60
OKENA K-03X
OKENA K-06X
DAKINO SL-I
DAKINO SL-II
DAKINO SL-III
DAKINO CA-T50
DAKINO CA-T60
DAKINO FD-100
DAKINO FD-200
DAKINO FD-300
DAKINO FD-400
DAKINO FD-500
New Fishing Line Models
OKENA TTU-X
OKENA TTU-XI
OKENA TTU-XII
OKENA TTU-XIII
OKENA TTU-XIV
KUBOT J-15
KUBOT J-25
KUBOT J-35
KUBOT J-45
KUBOT J-55
OKENA FL-531
OKENA FL-532
OKENA FL-533
OKENA FL-534
OKENA FL-535
DEEPX SEA-DG100
DEEPX SEA-Y100
DEEPX SEA-G100
DEEPX SEA-W100
DAKINO FLY-F10
DAKINO FLY-F20
DAKINO FLY-F30
DAKINO FLY-F40
DAKINO FLY-F50
DAKINO FLY-F60
New Float Models
DAKINO G-615
DAKINO G-620
DAKINO G-625
DAKINO JAX-2
DAKINO JAX-3
DAKINO JAX-4
DAKINO STY-E80
DAKINO STY-E85
DAKINO STY-E90
OKENA THM
OKENA THN
OKENA THO
DAKINO ZIG-22E
DAKINO ZIG-22F
DAKINO ZIG-22G
Audio
Integrated Environment Audio System
Added new ambient & enviro sound effects
Added new splash/water footsteps
Separated overwater and underwater sound systems
User Interface & Settings
Added new loading screens (splash, tutorial, fisheries, DLC logos)
Refactored render targets (items, background, reel)
Improved loading optimizations
This update focuses heavily on visual consistency, environmental immersion, and a complete refresh of core fishing equipment.