Astragon Announces Open-Ocean Fishing Sim Fishing: Barents Sea

From astragon Entertainment:
astragon Entertainment and the Norwegian developer studio Misc Games AS have officially announced the development of Fishing: Barents Sea today.

The open ocean fishing simulation game, developed using Unreal Engine 4, takes the player to the Barents Sea; a visually stunning region of the Arctic Ocean famous for its abundance of fish. On a huge open world map modeled after actual regions of northern Norway the player will move freely across the ocean in their own fishing vessel. The objective is to find the best fishing spots, upgrade their equipment and buy bigger ships.  All of this while admiring the beauty of Norway and the grandness of the ocean.

The adventure starts the player off in the northernmost city of Norway, Hammerfest, where he has just inherited his grandfather’s old fishing boat.  After a profitable day at sea, the player can head to one of the numerous ports in Fishing: Barents Sea, which offer him many different choices.  Among them, he can accept new missions, hire assistants, and restock his supplies. He may also need to repair and refuel his ship or upgrade it with better equipment to go faster and farther.  The different ships will unlock various methods of fishing, which the player needs to learn and master in order to become a successful fisherman.  Should he be in need of some quick cash, a bank will always be available for a loan.


With an open world, day/night and lunar cycles, seasonal weather phenomena and local storms Fishing: Barents Sea creates a realistic and engaging atmosphere.  In combination with music fit for the sea and a complex ocean environment simulating the life cycle and behavior of many types of fish Fishing: Barents Sea offers varied, challenging and fun game play to all those yearning for a life on the waves of the high seas.

The release of Fishing: Barents Sea is planned for 2017. Further information will follow soon.