Dovetail Games has announced that they will be teaming up with B.A.S.S., the worldwide authority on bass fishing, to release Bassmaster Fishing 2022 this Fall. Though no specific release date has been set, the game will be released for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC via Steam this Autumn. Dovetail Games will be working with Scott Martin, professional angler and host of The Scott Martin Challenge, who will be featured throughout the game’s career mode.
Jon Rissik, CEO of Dovetail Games, commented on the announcement:
“Partnering with a prestigious organization like Bassmaster and an elite angler like Scott Martin is incredibly exciting, especially for our passionate team of anglers creating the game. The expertise, experience, and knowledge of Bassmaster and Scott will help ensure a fantastic and authentic sports fishing experience. We are also thrilled to announce that we are title sponsor of the forthcoming Bassmaster Elite Event taking place on the Sabine River in Orange, Texas between April 8 and 11.“
Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S., echoed the sentiment:
“B.A.S.S. remains at the forefront of promoting fishing and reaching out to new and younger audiences. We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Dovetail Games on Bassmaster Fishing 2022game and we can’t wait to see our tournaments and anglers featured in-game. Having the official video game as the title sponsor for the Elite event at the Sabine River demonstrates how successful this partnership is going to be.“
Finally, Scott Martin discussed the upcoming title:
“I’m pumped to be working with Dovetail Games again. Everyone knows I have unfinished family business and my aim is to win the biggest prize in bass fishing. I’m so excited that fans will get the opportunity to try to do the same through the game. It would be incredible to win my first Elite event when Bassmaster Fishing 2022 is the title sponsor.”
For more information on Bassmaster Fishing 2022, check out the trailer above.
