A surprise new update has just dropped in Fishing Simulator, and while it may not be a massive world expansion, it’s packed with new features and crucial changes aimed squarely at the game’s most dedicated endgame players. The “Atomic Nuke” update introduces an incredibly rare new item for hunting the game’s ultimate prize, three new Masteries to grind, on-demand boss summons, and some of the most highly requested quality-of-life changes in recent memory.
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This guide will break down every new feature in detail. We’ll explore the purpose of the new Atomic Nuke, speculate on the strategic value of the new Masteries, explain the game-changing Hunt Totems, and, of course, give you the new code for a free reward. Let’s dive in and see what’s new beneath the waves.
The Atomic Nuke and the Hunt for the Skeletal Serpent
The headline feature of this update is the introduction of the Atomic Nuke. This is an ultra-rare, new consumable item that is described as a “much, much rarer version of the normal nuke.” While the exact method for obtaining it is still being discovered by the community, it’s expected to be an extremely rare catch or perhaps an endgame crafting recipe, making it one of the most prestigious items in the game.
So, what does it do? The Atomic Nuke has one, singular, game-changing purpose: it is the only known way to catch the legendary Skeletal Serpent. According to the update notes, using an Atomic Nuke gives you a “very rare chance” to reel in this elusive creature.
This new two-layered system of rarity—first acquiring the incredibly rare Nuke and then hoping for the rare chance to catch the Serpent—positions the Skeletal Serpent as the new “white whale” of Fishing Simulator. It is now arguably the most difficult and prestigious creature to capture in the entire game. While its stats and value are still a mystery, it’s safe to assume that the Skeletal Serpent will be a top-tier catch, likely offering immense in-game wealth or perhaps a unique passive bonus for the lucky few who manage to land one.
This new chase adds a thrilling new objective for veteran players who have already accomplished everything else the game has to offer.
New Endgame Progression: Three New Masteries to Grind
This update has also expanded the endgame progression system with the introduction of three brand-new Masteries for players to level up:
- Destiny World Mastery
- Dusk Wire Mastery
- Spirit Binder Mastery
While the exact mechanics of these masteries are yet to be fully explored, we can speculate on their function based on their names.
- The Destiny World Mastery is likely tied to a specific zone or “world” within the game. Leveling this up will probably require catching a certain number of every type of fish found in that world, and in return, it could grant permanent passive bonuses that are active whenever you are fishing in that zone, such as increased luck or catch speed.
- The Dusk Wire Mastery seems to be focused on your fishing line. “Wire” suggests that leveling this mastery will improve the effectiveness of your fishing line, perhaps by increasing its strength to reduce the chance of a snap, boosting your luck when using specific types of wire, or even increasing reeling speed.
- The Spirit Binder Mastery is the most mysterious of the three. The “Spirit” theme could be related to the game’s ethereal or ghost fish. This mastery might require you to catch a certain number of these special-rarity fish, and leveling it up could increase their spawn rates or provide unique bonuses when they are caught, such as a higher chance for them to have special traits.
These new masteries provide dedicated players with new long-term goals and a way to further specialize and empower their fishing builds.
New Daily Shop Items: On-Demand Boss Fights!
A huge new addition to the Daily Shop is a set of three Hunt Totems. These items are designed to give players on-demand access to the game’s most powerful sea monster boss battles. The new totems are:
- Megalodon Hunt Totem
- Kraken Hunt Totem
- Ancilla Hunt Totem
Previously, fighting these massive sea creatures required players to wait for them to spawn naturally, which could be a long and unpredictable process. These new Hunt Totems are consumable items that, when used, will likely summon the corresponding boss, allowing you and your server to fight them whenever you are ready. This is a massive quality-of-life improvement for players who are trying to farm these bosses for their rare and valuable drops.
Key Quality-of-Life Changes and Limiteds
This update also includes two of the most highly requested quality-of-life improvements in the game’s recent history.
- Special Rarity Fish No Longer Auto-Sell: In a massive win for all players, fish of the Special rarity will no longer be sold automatically when you “sell all.” This change prevents the heartbreaking moments of accidentally selling your rarest and most valuable catches. You will now have to manually select and sell your Special fish, giving you full control over your prized possessions.
- Fish Food Buff: Fish Food has been significantly buffed to be more “viable for long-term usage.” This likely means that its effects, such as increasing the spawn rate of certain fish, will now last longer or be more potent, making it a much more worthwhile item to purchase and use during your fishing sessions.
- Collector’s Alert: The developers have announced that some of the “Veny” rods (from the Music Venue) have now become limited-time items and can no longer be obtained. They have also warned that the remaining rods in that set will be going limited soon, so collectors should act fast to get them before they’re gone forever.
Free Rewards – New Code!
To celebrate the new update, a new code has been released for a free reward!
- The new code is:
GOINGATOMIC
Launch the game, find the codes button (usually a Twitter bird icon), and enter the code exactly as shown to claim your free gift. Be sure to redeem it quickly, as these codes can expire!
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