In the Jungle: How to Start and What Changes
A current guide to Utara Village, the freshwater lake, Bancho Grill and the DLC systems released on June 18, 2026.
Current release status
In the Jungle is a paid content pack released June 18, 2026. It requires the base game and advertises more than ten hours of new story and activities.
- Utara Village and a freshwater lake
- New ingredients, missions and an ancient civilization
- Platform fixes continued after launch
Systems that work differently
Utara runs in real time and Bancho Grill serves cooked freshwater dishes. The Jungle Gun changes among multiple combat and capture modes.
- Relationship and gift systems
- Turn-based jungle expedition combat
- Rod fishing and new gathering loops
Unlock the fishing rod
Help Basu east of Dave’s cabin by bringing Piraiba Catfish meat from roughly 35–75 m in the lake. The reward opens the rod and his bait and upgrade shop.
- Check the dock behind Basu’s house
- Bring ranged damage and oxygen
- Use the drone or cut meat, then deliver it
Sources & verification
Facts are paraphrased and cross-checked. Community recommendations are strategy, not developer guarantees.
Official DLC page ↗Fishing rod walkthrough ↗Related guides
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