The Dave the Diver DLC 'In the Jungle' launched on June 18, 2026, adding a third gameplay cycle of village life and RPG combat. The mobile version of the base game, which includes this DLC and the Dredge content pack, is set to launch on September 17, 2026.
The 'In the Jungle' DLC for Dave the Diver launched on June 18, 2026, after a release date was confirmed in a trailer shown during the PC Gaming Show 2026. The expansion moves protagonist Dave from the Blue Hole and Bancho Sushi to the jungle village of Utara, where he explores a polluted lake, runs a grill restaurant, and befriends locals. It introduces a third gameplay cycle beyond diving and restaurant management: a slow-life village phase where players complete requests and give gifts to raise friendship, unlocking new items and shops.
Underwater exploration now requires a filter to resist hydrogen sulfide, and a new multi-form Jungle Gun can switch between assault rifle, shotgun, sniper, and net gun modes. On land, players can gather resources, catch insects, and explore ruins with turn-based RPG-style combat. The DLC costs 1,200 yen and is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. It requires the base game to be cleared, though a direct start option is available. A 12-minute live-action short film produced by The Asylum was also released.
On August 13, 2026, Nexon and MINTROCKET announced that the mobile version of Dave the Diver will launch for iOS and Android on September 17, 2026. The smartphone port is optimized for mobile play and includes the 'In the Jungle' DLC and the Dredge content pack from day one. The mobile version is free-to-start, with an in-app purchase to unlock the full game. Mobile-specific features include tilt controls for pouring tea at Bancho Sushi using the device's gyro sensor, a three-level draw distance option, and a fast travel function to NPCs in Sea People Village. Purchasers of the full version receive the Dave the Diver Digital Extra bonus.
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Aug 13
Nexon and MINTROCKET announced on August 13, 2026 that the mobile version of Dave the Diver will launch for iOS and Android on September 17, 2026. The smartphone port is optimized for mobile play and includes the In the Jungle DLC, released in June 2026, and the Dredge content pack from day one. The mobile version is free-to-start, with an in-app purchase to unlock the full game. Mobile-specific features include tilt controls for pouring tea at Bancho Sushi using the device's gyro sensor, a three-level draw distance option for graphics quality, and a fast travel function to NPCs in Sea People Village. Purchasers of the full version receive the Dave the Diver Digital Extra bonus. Pre-registration is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play. The game, which launched in 2023, has sold over 4 million copies and won the Best Game Design award at the BAFTA Games Awards.
Jun 18
Nexon and MINTROCKET released the new DLC 'In the Jungle' for Dave the Diver on June 18, 2026. The expansion moves protagonist Dave away from the Blue Hole and Bancho Sushi to the jungle village of Utara, where he explores a polluted lake, runs a grill restaurant, and befriends locals. The DLC introduces a third gameplay cycle: a slow-life village phase where players complete requests and give gifts to raise friendship with villagers, unlocking new items and shops. Underwater exploration now requires a filter to resist hydrogen sulfide, and a new multi-form Jungle Gun can switch between assault rifle, shotgun, sniper, and net gun modes. On land, players can gather resources, catch insects, and explore ruins with turn-based RPG-style combat. The DLC costs 1,200 yen and is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. A 12-minute live-action short film produced by The Asylum was also released. The DLC requires the base game to be cleared, though a direct start option is available.
Jun 7
MINTROCKET showed a new trailer for the Dave the Diver DLC 'In The Jungle' during the PC Gaming Show 2026. The trailer includes live-action scenes of Dave and Bancho, plus giant creatures and dancing animals. The DLC launches June 18 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.