9/27/24 2:11 PM
The PTS server has been updated with the new Fishing Update. Grab the new test client here.
Fishing is a new minigame in PlanetSide 2, offering a relaxing break between battles. Your goal is to collect as many fish species as possible, ideally aiming to complete your entire collection.
We've introduced a unique "Fishing Scanners" slot in the Loadout menu for all classes (excluding Max) across all factions. Clicking this slot will display a single fishing scanner tool that you can equip or unequip. Remember, you'll need to redeploy to use the equipped scanner.
To begin the minigame, locate a fishing spot, equip the fishing scanner, and cast a probe into the water. The minigame will activate as soon as the probe touches the surface. Once it's in the water, you can maneuver the probe with your mouse to scan for nearby fish. Be careful, though—getting too close might scare the fish away, causing them to leave the area permanently.
Fish have a small scan meter displayed above them. When the meter fills to full, you'll successfully scan the fish. Successfully scanned fish will be added to your collection.
There are various types of fish, each differing in size, value, and spawn chances. Happy fishing!
**Please note that this content is not final and is subject to change (including prices for equipment and balancing).**
Fishing is available on two continents for now:
To successfully collect certain types of fish, you'll need to combine the right attachments for your fishing scanner.
Please note that the prices are subject to change before the official release.
Here are current characteristics for each fish scanner attachment:
Battery
Affects how long one fishing session can last. The better the battery, the longer the fishing (and recharging)
| Name | Module Type | Capacity | Description |
| SP-23 Battery | Standard Battery | 100 |
The standard low-capacity battery to power the Probe. Small capacity allows fast charging at the cost of a lower operating time. |
| SPL-66 Battery | High-Capacity Battery | 200 | This high-capacity battery provides a huge amount of power for the Probe and gives a lot of time to operate at the cost of a long recharge time. |
| PB-120 Power Bank | Polystellarite Battery | 300 | The next-gen Polystellarite battery pushes the limits of Probe battery capacity to the next level. Recommended to use in the powerful Scanner Tools for fast charging because of the huge capacity. |
Attractor
Affects what kind of fish is spawned and with what chance.
| Name | Type | Common Fish | Max* | Rare Fish | Max* | Legendary Fish | Max* | Description |
| LiquidTech “A-1” | Basic | 100% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A special cartridge containing synthetic molecules with different flavors of fish bait. The capsule's contents are released into the water, attracting fish with the smell. This variant contains the cheapest flavor. |
| LiquidTech “Enticing S” | Regular | 85% | 3 | 15% | 1 | 0 | 0 | A special cartridge containing synthetic molecules with different flavors of fish bait. Contains a basic set of inexpensive aromatic additives to attract the most regular fish. |
| SynthX “Lured-1N” | Pro | 50% | 3 | 45% | 2 | 5% | 1 | A special cartridge containing synthetic molecules with different flavors of fish bait. A lot of fish studying all over Auraxis was done to synthesize this bait. It attracts any type of fish you can find. |
| SynthX-Premium “The Essence” | Premium | 25% | 3 | 50% | 2 | 25% | 1 | This attractor was created specifically to lure the rarest and most demanding fish and uses extracts from natural ingredients instead of synthetics which makes it very expensive but extremely effective. |
*Max - the maximum fish amount of this rarity that can be spawned at one time.
Emitter
This module gives bonuses to the scanning speed based on the fish size. The scanning bonus amount can be found in the table below.
| Name | Module Type | Small Fish | Average Fish | Large Fish | Huge Fish | Description |
| Modulus H-25 | High Frequency | + 35% | 0 | - 20% |
-90% |
Replaceable emitter modules allow you to select frequencies optimal for different fish sizes. This high-frequency emitter is optimal for scanning small fish but useless on huge fish. |
| Modulus M-40 | Medium Frequency | -20% | +35% | 0 | -40% | Replaceable emitter modules allow you to select frequencies optimal for different fish sizes. Medium-length radio waves are well suited for scanning average-sized fish. |
| Modulus L-60 | Low Frequency | -90% | -20% | +35% | +10% | Replaceable emitter modules allow you to select frequencies optimal for different fish sizes. The low frequencies of this emitter are optimal for searching and scanning large objects only. |
Grab the new test client here.
Let us know on the forums if you encounter any bugs with this update. We are also eager to hear your experiences and suggestions with this new addition to the game!
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