Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, is thrilled to release Call of the Wild: The Angler’s newest DLC, Japan Reserve, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store! Available today for 9.99 USD|9.99 EUR|9.99 GBP (9.99 USD|9.75 EUR|8.50 GBP on Steam), this new fishing location invites you to a breathtaking angler’s paradise: Kamuibetsu National Park in Hokkaido. This vast reserve is teeming with 15 brand-new and unique species, including the Feral Koi and Chum Salmon, plus new story missions that will guide you through the region’s rich history, with plenty of opportunities to earn exciting rewards.
Welcome to Kamuibetsu National Park! In this sprawling ecosystem full of gorgeous autumnal lakes, forests, springs, rivers, and even a volcano, you’ll search for the perfect fishing spots while taking on new angler challenges, tracking down hidden caches and collectibles, and capturing Hokkaido’s most majestic vistas on camera in the new photo mission. Japan Reserve owners can even invite friends who own the base game to experience the new DLC together in co-op for free!
Japan Reserve DLC Key Features:
- Explore a Fishing Paradise: Discover an angler’s dream in Kamuibetsu National Park in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost major island. Immerse yourself in the vibrant calm of autumn while searching for the perfect fishing spots across a vast wilderness of beautiful lakes, clear mountain springs, dense forests, winding rivers, and a towering volcano.
- Catch 15 Brand-New Species: Reel in 19 diverse species, 15 of which are unique to the Japan Reserve, including the iconic Feral Koi, Amur Catfish, and Northern Japanese Snakehead, as well as the elusive new Japanese Freshwater Crab!
- Tackle New Story Missions & Challenges: Learn about Kamuibetsu’s history and join the locals in planting seeds for the future in a brand-new main storyline. Complete fishing challenges, find hidden caches and collectibles, and capture various locations on camera in the new photo mission to earn bonus rewards.
- Fish Together With Friends: Share the joy of fishing with others! Japan Reserve owners can invite anyone who owns the base game of Call of the Wild: The Angler to play the new Japan Reserve together for free. This offer also extends to other in-game reserves.
But that’s not all! A free update released for all players last week introduced new variations for a variety of fish species, including the Burbot, Wels Catfish, and Kokanee Salmon, featuring different colorings, scars, and more. In addition, Call of the Wild: The Angler’s Halloween event is now live through November 8! Players can check out the suddenly spooky Golden Ridge Reserve for a new themed mini-game and a range of seasonal cosmetics.
Call of the Wild: The Angler is an open-world fishing game that captures the challenge of the catch with the freedom to explore vast environments by boat, off-road vehicle, or foot, solo or in online co-op multiplayer for up to 12 players. Choose from a wide range of rods, reels, tackles, and lures as you immerse yourself in authentic fish fights and learn about different species’ habits, preferences and traits. Originally released in 2022, Call of the Wild: The Angler continues to receive new updates, improvements and content, including new reserves to explore, as well as new gameplay features, gear, cosmetics and more.
