Start with 1.1.3, then choose an Islet goal
Patch 1.1.3 is the latest numbered release in the official announcements checked October 13, 2026. The main Islet content arrived in 1.1.0 on September 28; the two published follow-ups, 1.1.2 and 1.1.3, arrived September 29.
The update adds small islands, creatures, a mini-boss, a weapon, bait, items, an NPC, an outfit and achievements. It also changes island spacing. Treat the five-island walkthrough as your campaign route and use the new islets for exploration and collection.
The October 12 developer message discusses a larger future content update, console ports and bug fixes. It gives no release date or version for that next update.
A practical route for returning players
- Finish updating before sailing. Close the game and let Steam finish its download. In co-op, have the host and guests check their installed versions. If Steam has not offered the patch, the 1.1.2 announcement recommends restarting Steam.
- Orient yourself at a familiar island. Check where the boat and Radar are, identify your next campaign destination, and agree on a meeting point with your crew. Changed island spacing makes old sailing times a poor navigation reference.
- Choose exploration or collection for this trip. For new items and euro goals, follow the islets, euros and bow guide. For a missing creature, start with its in-game entry and the Fishipedia checklist.
- Keep quest items separate from sale decisions. Before selling a catch, check whether it belongs to your active campaign objective. An optional detour is easier to finish when the next story hand-in is already accounted for.
- Check what actually registered. At the end of the trip, compare the game's creature entries, wallet and Steam achievements with your chosen goal. Write down the landmark or bait that worked so the next trip has a specific destination.
These are planning steps, not a required unlock sequence. The official Islet announcement does not tell players to erase an existing world or begin a new save.
The follow-up changes that matter during play
| Your task | Relevant change | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt a Drip variant | 1.1.3 reveals a creature's bait in Fishipedia after its first kill. | Check the discovered entry before stocking bait. |
| Catch Tench | 1.1.2 repairs Tench spawning with the new bait. | Update before comparing your results with September 28 reports. |
| Explore the islets | 1.1.2 enlarges mini-island Radar dots and raises new-bait pickups on the new mini island from two to three. | Read your current Radar instead of relying on an old map's scale. |
| Adjust equipment | 1.1.2 adds reload rebinding, two bow skins and the option to return to iron sights. | Review your bindings and available weapon options. |
| Buy wishbone upgrades | 1.1.2 changes their prices. | Check the current shop amount before planning a purchase. |
These changes come from the 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 announcements. The Tench repair addresses a named spawning problem; it does not establish that every missing-entry report has the same cause.
Three new goals bring the Steam list to 31
Bilingual
Earn your first euro. Use the euro-source leads to plan the trip, then check your wallet and Steam result.
Money in a bottle
Find money in a bottle. Start with the reported bottle landmark rather than treating every small island as interchangeable.
Hobin Rood
Kill a creature with an arrow. Acquiring the bow is preparation; the arrow must complete a kill.
These are the conditions on the official Steam list. Use our 31-achievement checklist to plan remaining goals, then compare completion with Steam.
Choose the guide that matches your next action
- Euros, bow, bottle money and wishbone: exploration landmarks and purchase checks.
- Fishipedia and missing fish: base creatures, Drip goals, bait reveals and 61/62 reports.
- Weapons and upgrades: compare established equipment before spending.
- Main story walkthrough: return to the next boss or quest hand-in.
- Update archive: distinguish a shipped patch from an announcement about future plans.
Islet Update questions
Is 1.0.12 still the latest update?
No. It is an earlier patch. The October 13 review of official announcements identifies 1.1.3 as the latest numbered release.
Do the new small islands replace the five story islands?
The Islet announcement describes added small islands. Continue using the main story guide for campaign objectives, with separate exploration trips for the new content.
Is an old 28-achievement guide complete?
No. The reviewed official Steam list has 31 entries. Check Bilingual, Money in a bottle and Hobin Rood alongside the earlier goals.
Does the update provide a complete new creature list?
The official announcement confirms additional creatures but does not enumerate their names or statistics. Our 54-record launch database remains useful for its covered creatures; it is not a full Islet collection count.