Bandai Namco has launched the Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits summer update, adding a host of new fish to catch alongside other new things.
Here’s a rundown on the new update, plus a new trailer:
11 New Fish to Catch, Selected by Experts from Each Aquarium
Missions featuring the aquarium collaborations will be added within Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, showcasing famous fish from each aquarium, and you can also read the introductions of the fishes from the staff members of each aquarium.
Catching each new fish will also allow players to acquire outfits for their avatars, which spot designs based on each aquarium. Catch them all to unlock a new Aquarium Stage!
List of Collaborating Aquariums
Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe (Hokkaido, Japan)
SENDAI UMINO-MORI AQUARIUM (Miyagi, Japan)
Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari (Niigata, Japan)
Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium (Ibaraki, Japan)
Sunshine Aquarium (Tokyo, Japan)
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa (Tokyo, Japan)
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (Kanagawa)
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium (Aichi, Japan)
Toba Aquarium (Mie, Japan)
MARINE WORLD Uminonakamichi (Fukuoka, Japan)
Xpark (Taiwan)
The White Armored Orca, Popular with Players of the Arcade Version, Makes its First Appearance
The Phantom Stage, called the Seabed Temple, will be added to the game, where players can attempt to catch the Phantom Class creature, the White Armored Orca, which is already popular among users of the arcade version of the title.
Save up your Medals and get ready to meet the mighty White Armored Orca!
New “Cobalt Blue Edition” of the Rod Controller
A new “Cobalt Blue Edition” of the Rod Controller for Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, representing the beautiful ocean depths, will be released on 11 August 2023.
This is an adaptation of the Rod Controller installed in the Ace Angler fishing experience arcade medal game, developed for home console use on the Nintendo Switch™. The Rod Controller works by attaching the reel gadget to the Joy-Con™, allowing players to cast it and reel in fish like an actual fishing rod.
In addition to the already popular Red Rod Controller, this new “Cobalt Blue Edition” will offer users a new way to enjoy Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits!
Package Content for the “Cobalt Blue Edition” of the Rod Controller:
One Rod Controller (one main body and one reel)
Rod Controller Purchase Bonus: “Pirate Outfit Set” (usable in-game)
For more information on the Rod Controller, please visit: https://toy.bandai.co.jp/series/saocon/*
Ace Angler: Fishing Spiritshas been available worldwide for Nintendo Switch.
