Hey Anglers, Were here to announce that the Christmas Giants Tour is coming next week, with registration starting on December 23rd and the Final on December 29th! First, we want to address the timing. We know Christmas week is family time, and holding a tournament then isnt ideal. Unfortunately, due to the release of the new map, there was no other option. Canceling the tournament wasnt something we wanted, as we know how important it is to many of you. We truly appreciate your understanding. Now, lets talk about the recent changes to competitions and tournaments. Over the past few months, weve introduced updates to the weather mechanics, significantly impacting how competitions work. In the past, knowing all the best fishing spots in a competition would almost guarantee success. However, with these updates, weather patterns and fish migration now play a much larger role. This means that familiar spots might perform differently depending on the conditions. When these changes were implemented, we didnt immediately communicate them to the community. Competitions have always been designed as an aspect of the game where players discover and refine strategies through personal exploration. However, weve since realized that many players perceive these updates as a malfunction or unintended issue. To clear up any confusion: these adjustments were intentional and aimed at introducing diversity and keeping the experience fresh. The good news is that you can still learn and adapt! Understanding how fish migrate under different weather conditions adds an exciting new layer of strategy to the game. We believe this adjustment creates an opportunity for players whove mastered the game to engage with new challenges, fostering continuous exploration and rewarding effort in novel ways. We hope this evolution in gameplay keeps your fishing adventures intriguing and offers new milestones to achieve. Keep honing your skills and embracing the thrill of discoveryits all part of the journey. Tight lines!