About Fishing
Fishing mystery inspired by Shenmue and SEGA Bass Fishing
- PS5
- PC
Release date
Date not announced
Only "2026" is listed as the planned release. No exact date has been announced.
The story so far
What we know about About Fishing
About Fishing is a fishing mystery game from The Water Museum, the project of developer Kevin, who previously made Arctic Eggs. Playstack publishes it for PC and PS5. It was announced on 4 December 2025 and is described as a game that blends the calm, meditative rhythm of fishing with the quiet tension of discovery. The creator has said it is made out of love for Shenmue and SEGA Bass Fishing.
Players cast their line, learn the distinct patterns of each catch, trade fish and upgrade their gear to reach new depths. The fish they catch act as guides to fragments of a long-forgotten mystery. The world follows time and weather, and the townspeople keep their own daily routines. The Steam page carries content warnings for fish blood and guts and murder. Artist Angel Perez and composer Cameron Ginex are credited on the team.
The Steam page lists a 2026 release, and no exact date is public yet. A free demo is available on Steam, and a gameplay trailer arrived in March 2026.
What to expect from About Fishing
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
- 01
Fishing with a mystery attached
Each catch has its own behaviour, and the fish act as guides to clues about a long-forgotten mystery.
- 02
A living town
Time and weather affect the world, and the townspeople follow their own routines as the player settles in.
- 03
Trade and upgrade
Catches can be traded and gear upgraded to reach new depths.
- 04
Try it first
A free demo is available on Steam for anyone who wants to test the core loop before launch.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- A fishing mystery game from developer The Water Museum, published by Playstack.Steam
- Planned for 2026 on Windows PC; the Steam page lists single-player, Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud, and English interface, audio and subtitles.Steam
- Announced for PS5 and PC on 4 December 2025, with no release window given at the time.Gematsu
- Gameplay centres on distinct catches, trading fish, gear upgrades and uncovering a mystery through what you reel in.Steam
- A free demo was released on Steam on 7 June 2026.Steam (demo page)
- A PS5 version is listed with the release date still to be announced.Push Square
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Only 2026 is listed. No day or month has been announced for PC or PS5.
Price
No price is shown on the Steam page yet.
Other platforms
Only PC and PS5 are announced. No Xbox or Switch version has been mentioned.
Languages
The Steam page lists English only for now.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
4 December 2025
About Fishing is announced for PS5 and PC. Gematsu
March 2026
A new gameplay trailer is shown. Gematsu
7 June 2026
A free demo launches on Steam. Steam (demo page)
Waiting for About Fishing? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Dredge
Fishing with an unsettling mystery underneath, plus upgrades and a small world to explore.
Sega Bass Fishing
One of the two games About Fishing is made in tribute to.
Shenmue
The other inspiration: a town with daily routines and a mystery to uncover.
Arctic Eggs
An earlier game from the same developer, Kevin.
Webfishing
A relaxed fishing game for fans of the calm side of the loop.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is About Fishing released?
No exact date is announced. The Steam page lists 2026 as the planned release.
Which platforms is About Fishing coming to?
PC (Steam) and PS5 are announced.
Is there a demo for About Fishing?
Yes. A free demo is available on Steam.
Who makes About Fishing?
It is developed by Kevin's studio The Water Museum, creator of Arctic Eggs, and published by Playstack.
Is About Fishing single-player?
Yes, the Steam page lists it as single-player.