Call of the Wild: The Angler on Windows: Install Guide, Tips & Features

Set Keys: Map ‘cast’ to LMB in Options &gt; Controls, it’s snappy.
Boost FPS: Lower water detail to Medium in Graphics, still looks good.
Start Simple: Use worms (bait menu), easy catches.
Move Around: Boat to new spots (map), fish roam.
Check Time: Fish at dawn/dusk (clock), they bite more.

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Call of the Wild: The Angler on Windows

Ready to fish in 2025? Picture yourself casting lines in a vast wilderness. You can download Call of the Wild: The Angler on your Windows 10 or 11 PC via Steam or Microsoft Store for a chill fishing sim, complete with the Norway Reserve DLC.

Released by Expansive Worlds on August 31, 2022, it holds ‘Mixed’ Steam reviews as of March 2025, with Patch 1.6.1 (July 31, 2024) as the final update before development ended on January 13, 2025, per Steam.

This guide covers installing The Angler on Windows, its key features, and tips for PC beginners. Share your best catch in the comments, or contact us for help.

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How to Install Call of the Wild: The Angler on Windows 11 and 10

To play Call of the Wild: The Angler on your Windows PC, download it via Steam or Microsoft Store. Follow the steps below:

Method 1: Steam
1. Visit the Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart ($29.99 as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Steam account (or create one).
4. Complete the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download to finish (~25 GB).
6. Launch the game from your Steam Library or desktop shortcut.
Method 2: Microsoft Store
1. Visit the Microsoft Store page: Microsoft Store.
2. Click Buy ($29.99 as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Microsoft account (or create one).
4. Install via the Microsoft Store app.
5. Wait for the download to finish (~25 GB).
6. Launch the game from the Start menu or Store.