DAVE THE DIVER

DAVE THE DIVER is a single-player adventure by MINTROCKET that interweaves two very different halves of the day: by day, Dave dives into the mysterious Blue Hole, catches fish, collects materials and encounters ever-new dangers. In the evening, the catch and ingredients go to Bancho Sushi, where staff, menu and restaurant operations are managed.

The appeal lies precisely in this switch. Money from the restaurant flows back into diving gear and weapons, while better expeditions unlock new ingredients, quests and stories. The presentation combines pixel characters with 3D environments and a deliberately light, often comedic tone.

After early access launched on PC on Oct 26, 2022, the full version came out on Jun 28, 2023. Native console versions followed in stages: Nintendo Switch in October 2023, PS4 and PS5 in April 2024, Nintendo Switch 2 in November 2025, and Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S also in November 2025.

Since Sep 17, 2026, DAVE THE DIVER has also been available globally on iOS and Android. That makes the main game available on PC, the current PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo platforms, and mobile devices.

The PC version covers Windows and macOS. On consoles, native versions exist for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. According to Nintendo, the Switch 2 Edition increases resolution and frame rate without changing the game content. On Xbox, DAVE THE DIVER supports Play Anywhere, cloud saves and Series X|S optimisation, among other features.

The game has been adapted for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. The mobile versions keep the core of the PC and console game, but use a mobile interface and adjusted controls. Android requires at least Android 8.0, 6 GB RAM and a Snapdragon 680 or comparable processor.

At the Blue Hole, the terrain and ecology change, so dives are not just identical collection rounds. Dave uses a harpoon and other weapons, catches sea creatures and collects resources for new equipment. Oxygen is the key limit: if it runs out, only a small part of the catch is kept.

After the dive, restaurant management takes over. Caught fish become dishes, and earnings fund better equipment and additional staff. Besides the main story, there is photography, seahorse racing, farming, collection systems, mini-games and numerous side quests.

DAVE THE DIVER has been expanded several times since the main game. These include free crossover packs such as DREDGE, Godzilla and Guilty Gear Strive, as well as Ichiban's Holiday, which was offered for a limited time. The largest standalone expansion is In the Jungle, a paid expansion that adds new systems, locations and a longer new story.

The Subnautica 2 Content Pack has also been announced for early 2027. This standalone DLC takes Dave to the alien ocean moon Proteus. So far, only the PC version on Steam has been officially announced; a specific release date is still pending.

On Windows, DAVE THE DIVER requires at least Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i3 dual-core, 8 GB RAM, a GeForce GTS 450 or Radeon HD 5570, and 10 GB of free storage. Recommended are an Intel Core i5 with six cores or a quad-core i7, 16 GB RAM, and at least a GTX 1060 with 3 GB or a Radeon RX 480.

On macOS, Steam lists Big Sur 11.0 as the minimum. Recommended are an Apple M2, 16 GB RAM and the integrated M2 graphics.

DAVE THE DIVER: In the Jungle was released on Jun 18, 2026 and moves much of the adventure from the Blue Hole to the area around the village of Utara. Beneath the jungle lake, a new freshwater ecosystem awaits with new creatures, ingredients, missions and dangers.

According to MINTROCKET, the expansion adds more than ten hours of new story and gameplay. It also introduces the new Bancho Grill, where Dave can move freely through several areas of the restaurant, build relationships with villagers, and visit other locations, from ancient temples to eerie forests.

Since Sep 17, 2026, DAVE THE DIVER has also been available worldwide on iOS and Android. The mobile versions bring the main game to smartphones and tablets, with an adapted interface and controls. On Android, various display options for mobile hardware are documented; the Google Play version also supports controllers.

On iOS, the app can be downloaded for free and the opening played before the full version is unlocked via in-app purchase. Popular extra content such as DREDGE and the In the Jungle expansion is also available on mobile.

The announced Subnautica 2 Content Pack is a crossover with Unknown Worlds' science fiction survival series. From the Blue Hole, the expansion takes Dave into the alien underwater world of the moon Proteus. There he is to discover new sea creatures and resources, while Bancho uses his finds as inspiration for his menu. MINTROCKET has also announced encounters and support missions in the alien deep sea.

The pack requires the main game DAVE THE DIVER. The official announcement from Oct 8, 2026 gives early 2027 as the target window for Steam; the store does not yet list a specific day. No separate confirmation has been given for other platforms. No price has been announced: the store category "Free To Play" alone does not confirm that the DLC is free.