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Some players have accused Fishing Planet of being "cracked" due to various issues, including:

"We are committed to providing a fair and enjoyable experience for all players," said a Team4 representative. "We encourage players to report any suspicious activity or issues they encounter, and we will do our best to investigate and resolve them as quickly as possible."

: Some users utilize external programs to see "hidden" data like fish AI behavior, exact weight/size before catching, or auto-hooking mechanics. These are considered cheats rather than game cracks and often lead to account bans in the competitive community. Fishing Planet Forum Core Gameplay Mechanics Realistic AI

If you attempt to use a cheat or a modified client on the official servers, the anti-cheat system will likely issue a permanent hardware ID (HWID) ban.