The most famous NPC in all of Azerim – and perhaps the entire internet – has finally broken his loop and stepped up to save the day!
Nice Day for Fishing, the hilarious and surprisingly deep pixel adventure from the minds of Viva La Dirt League, has launched on Xbox Series X|S. This critically acclaimed title, which already boasts “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, is now available on the Xbox Store, bringing all its seasonal content and updates from the get-go.
This isn’t just a port; it’s the most up-to-date version of the epic tale where Baelin the fisherman must rise up, battle fish with magic spells, and rebuild his home, all for just £19.99.
A Quest We’ve Been Baiting Our Hooks For
We’ve been eagerly anticipating this one for a while. It was back in August that we first got wind of this new adventure, when we reported that Nice Day for Fishing was casting a line onto Xbox. Now, the day has finally arrived, and Baelin’s legendary journey can begin on a new platform.
From Humble NPC to Legendary Adventurer
If you’ve ever seen the Epic NPC Man YouTube series, you’ll instantly recognise the iconic characters and laugh-out-loud humour. But in Nice Day for Fishing, the actual heroes of Azerim have mysteriously vanished, and an evil force threatens the land. Baelin, the humble fisherman, is the only one left to defend the town of Honeywood.
The only problem? He’s no longer just an NPC… he’s an Adventurer, and he has to handle all this newfound responsibility!
This Ain’t Your Grandad’s Fishing Sim
This is where the game truly shines, blending multiple genres into one hilarious package.
Forget sitting by a lake for hours. This is a game of Epic Fishing Battles. Your rod is your weapon, your boat is your steed, and your hat is your armour. You will engage in fearless fishing battles to fulfil quests, increase your strength, and unlock powerful magic spells to use against your aquatic adversaries.
You’ll need to equip the right bait for your catch and time your attacks perfectly, all while being wary of the monstrous boss fish looming in the deep.
This is also a light survival RPG and life sim. As you adventure, you’ll dredge valuable resources from shipwrecks, which can be used to rebuild the destroyed village of Honeywood. Enlist help from the Woodcutter, and as you upgrade buildings, you’ll unlock new equipment and quests from the merchants.
A New Leader in the Lure World?
We’re no strangers to a good angling adventure. We’ve even got a list of 5 of the best fishing games on Xbox, which are mostly packed with relaxing, true-to-life simulation.
Nice Day for Fishing is something else entirely. It takes the core concept of fishing and injects it with magic, boss battles, and a full-blown RPG progression system, creating a truly unique and welcome new entry in the genre.
Your Angler’s Arsenal: Editions Explained
You can jump into this adventure today with a couple of different options, including a special introductory discount for Xbox players:
- Standard Edition (£19.99): Includes the full base game, packed with all content and seasonal updates.
- Epic Edition (£23.99): This includes the base game plus the Legendary DLC (also available separately for £4.99). This pack features a range of epic gear (Legendary Rod, Hat, Ring, Necklace), 4 sails to customize your boat, and some fun extras like the “Tinfoil Hat” and “Overpriced Cosmetic Item” Rod.
Your Epic Quest Log
Here’s what you can expect from this new RPG-fishing hybrid:
- An epic tale of fantasy and adventure from the minds of Viva La Dirt League.
- A unique blend of fishing, RPG mechanics, and light base-building.
- “Epic Fishing Battles” against aquatic foes and massive boss fish.
- Explore the lands of Azerim, from Honeywood forest to the deep abyss.
- Rebuild the town of Honeywood to unlock new gear and quests.
- The acclaimed “Very Positive” Steam hit, now on Xbox Series X|S.
The heroes are gone, and the world of Azerim needs a new champion. It just so happens he’s a humble fisherman.
If you’re a fan of VLDL or just looking for a unique, funny, and surprisingly deep RPG, Nice Day for Fishing is ready for your tackle box on the Xbox Store right now. What are you waiting for? It’s a nice day for fishing, ain’t it!?
Nice Day for Fishing Description
From the minds of Viva La Dirt League brings you an epic tale of fantasy, adventure and… fishing?
