Released on May 31st at 12:00 PM UTC, Fisch Friendly Waters Update is a jam-packed update bringing a whole wave of new features, skins, rods, and balance changes to the game. The spotlight this time? Friend Quests — a brand new system that adds fresh gameplay elements and unlockables!
Whether you’re a seasoned fisher or a fresh angler in the waters, this update gives everyone something exciting to reel in. Let’s dive into everything new in the Friend Quests Update.
Fisch Friendly Waters Update – Friend Quests, New Skins, Rod Buffs
Friend Quests Introduced
The headline feature of this patch is the Friend Quest system. By interacting with the new NPC Marlon Friend, players can complete quests, earn rewards, and deepen their connection with the game’s cast.
Think of Friend Quests as a fun side activity that blends daily goals with exclusive unlocks.
New Friend Fish
A brand-new species has entered the waters — the Friend Fish. Tied to the questline, it adds a bit of charm and uniqueness to your collection.
Friendly Skin Crate
With the new quest system comes a new Friendly Skin Crate, featuring 5 beautifully designed skins themed around different rods:
- Purple Clover (Lucky Rod)
- Long Violet (Long Rod)
- Violetfly (Firefly Rod)
- Violet Kraken (Kraken Rod)
- No Violet Rod (No-Life Rod)
New Rod: Friendly Rod
The update introduces a brand-new rod — Friendly Rod — as part of the new questline. Expect it to come with abilities or stats aligned with the theme of camaraderie and quests.
Limited Shop Additions
3 New Bobbers
Available for a limited time:
- Submarine
- Crystallized Relic
- Nessie
3 Limited Skins
Deck your rods with these rare, limited-edition skins:
- Flame Leviathan (Leviathan’s Fang Rod)
- Nessie Rod (Rod of the Depths)
- Shiny Nessie (Champions Rod)
Fish Bowl Bundle
The Fish Bowl Bundle includes a brand-new boat — the Fish Bowl. This themed bundle is ideal for collectors or anyone looking to spice up their water-bound travels.
Balance Changes
Challenge Reward Tweaks
- Removed:
- Currency rewards ranging from 25,000–50,000 C$
- Golden Tentacle ×5–15
- Glitched Potion is now more common (10% → 20%)
- Added:
- Luminous Larva ×15–25 (25% chance)
- Aurora Totem ×1 (10% chance)
Spawn Timers Adjusted
- Mosslurker/Apex Leviathan: Spawns now occur every 4 hours (was 3 hours)
- Narwhal: Spawns every 2 hours (was 1 hour)
Narwhal Variant Rates Updated
- Narwhal: 83.3% → 60%
- Beluga: 12.5% → 25%
- Magician Narwhal: 4.16% → 15%
Rod Stat Buffs & Abilities
Several rods received major stat upgrades and new abilities, enhancing gameplay diversity and strategy. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable changes:
Adventurer’s Rod
- Lure: 10 → 60
- Luck: 10 → 50
- Resilience: 5 → 15
- New Ability: +30% chance to catch a random Natural Mutation
Wildflower Rod
- Lure: 30 → 70
- Luck: 55 → 75
- Control: 0.07 → 0.17
- Resilience: 12 → 17
- New Ability: +30% chance to catch Mother Nature (3× Value)
Firefly Rod
- Lure: 75 → 85
- Luck: 35 → 55
- Resilience: 0 → 25
- New Ability: +15% Progress Speed during Night
Frog Rod
- Lure: 20 → 60
- Control: 0.05 → 0.15
- Resilience: 5 → 15
Brother’s Rod
- Lure: 50 → 70
- Luck: 60 → 70
- Ability: Chance buffed from 10% → 20%
Blazebringer Rod
- Lure: 60 → 80
Verdant Shear Rod
- Resilience: 10 → 20
- Ability: Tree spawn chance increased to 20%
Azure of Lagoon
- Lure: 25 → 75
- New Ability: +100% chance to catch Glossy (1.6× Value)
Treasure Rod
- Gemstone Chance: 10% → 20%
- Gemstone Fish Reward: 500$/E$ → 1,500$/E$
Free Spirit Rod
- Lure: 25 → 55
- Ability: 20% → 30% chance for Bloom (5× Value)
Great Dreamer Rod
- Lure: 65 → 75
- Luck: 80 → 147
- Control: 0.12 → 0.17
- Resilience: 12 → 17
- Max Kg: 8000 → Infinity
- Ability: 20% → 50% chance for Cursed Touch (5× Value)
Fang of the Eclipse
Now activates on a 15-minute timer starting at the beginning of an Eclipse, rather than only being active during one.