Russian Fishing 4 — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Patchnotes 24/04/2026 | 2026-04-24 | A vulnerability in the password saving function has been fixed. Previously, a saved password could still be used to log in even after the password had been changed.All existing saved passwords have been reset, and players will need to enter their password again the next time they log in. |
| Server restart and game update | 2026-04-23 | On April 24th at 06.00 UTC the server will be restarted and game updated. The process will take approximately 6 hours.FishSoft Team |
| Norwegian Sea competition | 2026-04-08 | Dear Players,We would like to invite you to our Norwegian Sea competition on: 19/04/2026 at 16.00 MSK/15.00 CETPlayers from all regions can take part in the competition.Registration for the competition will start 1 hour before the competition starts using the In game competition system.Duration of the competition: 48 game hours (2 hours).Competition type: In-game competition system.The competition will take place at the Norwegian Sea competition.Target fish are: Turbot, Spiny dogfish and Atlantic cod (max weight of 3 fish species).Rewards:1st place: 10000 Silver + 14 days Premium2nd place: 8000 Silver + 12 days Premium3rd place: 6000 Silver + |
| Patchnotes 05.03.2026 | 2026-03-05 | - The New Year's fairs are closed on all water bodies.- Search by string has been implemented for the following screens: Trading Cards, Rewards, Crafting and Workshop. |
| Server restart and game update | 2026-03-04 | On March 5th at 06.00 UTC the server will be restarted and game updated. The process will take approximately 6 hours.FishSoft Team |
| Elk Lake competition | 2026-02-24 | Dear Players,We would like to invite you to our Elk Lake competition on: 08/03/2026 at 16.00 MSK/14.00 CETPlayers from all regions can take part in the competition.Registration for the competition will start 1 hour before the competition starts using the In game competition system.Duration of the competition: 48 game hours (2 hours).Competition type: In-game competition system.The competition will take place at the Elk Lake competition.Target fish are: Flathead Catfish, Gizzard shad and Redear sunfish (max weight of 3 fish species).Rewards:1st place: 10000 Silver + 14 days Premium2nd place: 8000 Silver + 12 days Premium3rd place: 6000 Silver |
| Old Burg Lake competition | 2026-01-23 | Dear Players,We would like to invite you to our Old Burg Lake competition on: 01/02/2026 at 16.00 MSK/14.00 CETPlayers from all regions can take part in the competition.Registration for the competition will start 1 hour before the competition starts using the In game competition system.Duration of the competition: 48 game hours (2 hours).Competition type: In-game competition system.The competition will take place at the Old Burg Lake.Target fish are: Eel, Tench and Common Carp (max weight of 3 fish species).Rewards:1st place: 10000 Silver + 14 days Premium2nd place: 8000 Silver + 12 days Premium3rd place: 6000 Silver + 10 days Premium4th plac |
| Technical Maintenance | 2026-01-19 | On January 20 at 06:00 UTC, the game server will be taken offline for scheduled technical maintenance. The estimated duration of the maintenance is approximately 6 hours. FishSoft Team |
| Server restart | 2026-01-06 | On January 6th at 21:00 UTC the server will be restarted. The process will take approximately 2 hours.Your FishSoft Team |
| Patchnotes 29.12.2025 | 2025-12-29 | - The selection of spare parts for the Trident Mayor III 3000, Trident Full Metal 60, and Beluga Bestia II 3000 reels has been expanded in workshops.- The prices of the following types of fish have increased at fish markets: Volga Zander, Ide, Chub, Burbot, Chinese Sleeper, Nase.- The game settings now allow you to choose between animated and plain display screens for caught fish and crafting results.- The original sounds for catching a trophy or rare trophy have been restored.- Fixed: The character did not respond to small mouse movements.- Fixed: Not all fish of suitable weight were accepted for crafting. |
| Server restart and game update | 2025-12-29 | On December 29th at 21.00 UTC the server will be restarted and game updated. The process will take approximately 6 hours.FishSoft Team |
| Patchnotes New Year 2026 | 2025-12-22 | The New Year celebration has arrived, bringing fresh content, gameplay improvements, and festive rewards. Here’s everything you need to know:New Content & UpdatesNew Year’s fairs are now open at the water bodies — stop by and grab some festive goodies.A revamped version of the Winding Rivulet is live. Familiar waters, fresh experience.Fishing shops have expanded their selection of spinning reels.Workshops now offer more spare parts for the Tama SAL5000 and Aquatica Castmaster LGR1973 reels.A new catch information screen has been added, showing detailed stats about the fish you’ve just caught — including how it compares to your personal record |
| Server restart and game update | 2025-12-21 | On December 22th at 06.00 UTC the server will be restarted and game updated. The process will take approximately 6 hours.FishSoft Team |
| Akhtuba River competition | 2025-12-16 | Dear Players,We would like to invite you to our Akhtuba River competition on: 04/01/2026 at 16.00 MSK/14.00 CETPlayers from all regions can take part in the competition.Registration for the competition will start 1 hour before the competition starts using the In game competition system.Duration of the competition: 48 game hours (2 hours).Competition type: In-game competition system.The competition will take place at the Akhtuba River.Target fish are: Buffalo, Grass carp and Loach (max weight of 3 fish species).Rewards:1st place: 6000 Silver + 14 days Premium2nd place: 5000 Silver + 12 days Premium3rd place: 4000 Silver + 10 days Premium4th pl |
| Patchnotes November 2025 | 2025-11-12 | Updated fish models for asp, white-eye bream, and Donets ruffe.Added the ability to select the display location of pop-up notifications in the game settings.Implemented physical animation for soft plastic lures.Implemented more natural fish behavior when changing direction. Implemented the ability to hide individual rewards from the player's public profile.Now, before purchasing gold coins or a premium subscription on the game website, you must initialize your game profile by logging into the game for the first time.Improved fog display over water.Updated the game engine version.Fixed: A high reel speed was required to retrieve a spinnerbait |
| Server restart and game update | 2025-11-11 | On November 12th at 21.00 UTC the server will be restarted. The process will take approximately 6 hours.FishSoft Team |
| Belaya River competition | 2025-11-02 | Dear Players,We would like to invite you to our Belaya River competition on: 16/11/2025 at 16.00 MSK/14.00 CETPlayers from all regions can take part in the competition.Registration for the competition will start 1 hour before the competition starts using the In game competition system.Duration of the competition: 48 game hours (2 hours).Competition type: In-game competition system.The competition will take place at the Belaya River.Target fish are: Burbot, Grayling and Brown Trout (max weight of 3 fish species).Rewards:1st place: 6000 Silver + 14 days Premium2nd place: 5000 Silver + 12 days Premium3rd place: 4000 Silver + 10 days Premium4th p |
| Bear Lake competition | 2025-09-30 | Dear Players,We would like to invite you to our Bear Lake competition on: 12/10/2025 at 16.00 MSK/15.00 CESTPlayers from all regions can take part in the competition.Registration for the competition will start 1 hour before the competition starts using the In game competition system.Duration of the competition: 48 game hours (2 hours).Competition type: In-game competition system.The competition will take place at the Bear Lake.Target fish are: Common Carp, Leather Carp, Burbot. (max weight of 3 fish species).Rewards:1st place: 6000 Silver + 14 days Premium2nd place: 5000 Silver + 12 days Premium3rd place: 4000 Silver + 10 days Premium4th plac |
| Autumn Sale! | 2025-09-13 | From 13/09/2025, 9:00 UTC to 22/09/2025, 9:00 UTC the prices for Gold coins and Premium are reduced:Gold coins - 25%Premium - 25%Your FishSoft Team |
| Patchnotes 11.09.2025 | 2025-09-11 | Fixed: The workshop did not allow repairs to be performed on a reel Venga 6000 that had incompatible components installed. The incompatible component can now be replaced with a stock or compatible option. Refunds will not be issued for incompatible parts. |