The Dave the Diver DLC 'In the Jungle' launched on June 18, 2026, adding a third gameplay cycle of village life and turn-based RPG combat to the base game.
MINTROCKET and Nexon released the 'In the Jungle' DLC for Dave the Diver on June 18, 2026, following a trailer debut at the PC Gaming Show 2026. The expansion moves protagonist Dave from the Blue Hole 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.
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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.