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A Short Hike additions: The Extra Mile and Boating Update

Released: standard PC edition and Boating Update guide · Updated 2026-10-13

Fishing and boat races were added through main-game updates, rather than separately sold gameplay DLC. Their acquisition and progression are covered in the standard-edition guides.

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Official added activities and corresponding guides

Distinguish the initial Humble edition from the standard Steam edition. Do not describe the unofficial online experiment as permanent built-in multiplayer.

ObjectivePlace/conditionNext action
The Extra MileUpdate accompanying the standard release on July 30, 2019Learn fishing at Meteor Lake → three species for the captain → journal of 14 ordinary species → golden rod. See fishing and rare fish.
Boating UpdateMain-game update adding boats and races100-coin key at the northern hut → take the daughter aboard → first breakdown → captain's repairs → every gate within two minutes. See races.
Separately sold DLCNo corresponding app in the Steam base game's DLC relations as of 2026-10-13This does not mean free updates do not exist. The two activities above are distinguished as main-game updates.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1 I am playing an older edition without fishing ▼
A

It was added in The Extra Mile. Check whether you have the initial Humble edition or the standard Steam/updated edition.

Q2 Do boats need a separately sold pack? ▼
A

The boat race covered here is part of the main game's Boating Update. Start at the northern boat hut described in the guide.

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