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Press release:

SEOUL – March 12, 2026 — Today, DAVE THE DIVER developer Mintrocket revealed the release date for the forthcoming ‘In the Jungle’ DLC, launching on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 platforms on June 18th worldwide.

This exciting news was announced with a new gameplay teaser trailer premiering during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and can be watched here:

‘In the Jungle’ sees Dave venture into all new territory, as he embraces new freshwater responsibilities, meets the locals, helps familiar friends, and explores unfamiliar waters. This quaint jungle village is brimming with opportunity…and just a splash of danger. The DLC launches with approximately 10 hours of content, introducing surprising new encounters and mechanics that branch boldly away from the base game and previous DLCs.

For a full feature run-down, check out the summary below:

THE VILLAGE

Welcome to Utara, a jungle village where time flows in real-time. Here, Dave can spend his days freely diving underwater, gathering fruits and resources — and, naturally, building relationships with the locals by completing tasks and side quests. As ever, Dave finds himself surrounded by potential friends (and future customers) whose trust and patronage must be earned. As relationships deepen, so too do the rewards, unlocking new opportunities throughout Utara and creating ripple effects that extend all the way to Bancho’s restaurant business.

NEW RESTAURANT

One of “In the Jungle’s” biggest departures from the base game is the introduction of Bancho Grill, a brand-new restaurant in Utara featuring a fully cooked freshwater menu.

Unlike Bancho Sushi, where movement was limited, Dave can now move freely throughout the Grill, serving customers across multiple areas rather than a single horizontal plane. As Dave’s bonds with villagers grow, they’ll begin visiting Bancho Grill as diners, making the restaurant a key hub, and a vital link, between Dave and the village community.

SYSTEMS & WEAPONS

This time around, Dave dives into a massive freshwater lake instead of the Blue Hole — one packed with new aquatic life, unexpected cuisine options, and plenty of lurking danger. New waters demand new tools, and Mintrocket revealed Dave’s latest piece of gear: the Jungle Gun. This versatile weapon can freely transform into net guns, shotguns, snipers, or regular guns, allowing Dave to adapt on the fly and giving players the freedom to experiment with their preferred combat styles.

Today’s announcement also confirms the existence of two new DAVE THE DIVER physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, in partnership with Silver Lining Direct.

The DAVE THE DIVER Complete Edition includes all DLC released (including In the Jungle DLC) on one disc/cartridge and for superfans there’s the DAVE THE DIVER Collector’s Edition which is packed to the gills with exclusive treasures and trinkets.

The Collector’s Edition includes the full boxed game and all DLC installments, as well as:

Bancho Sushi Restaurant Acrylic Standee
4 Metal Pin Badges
Acrylic Keyring
Dolphin Pendant Necklace
2 Marinca Cards
Poster
4 Postcards

Both editions are available to pre-order starting today via Silver Lining Direct and will be available worldwide via your local retailer.

For news and updates, follow Dave the Diver on X (formerly Twitter), visit the official In the Jungle Steam page and join the community on Discord.

DAVE THE DIVER is currently available on PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (with support for Xbox Play Anywhere), macOS, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

About MINTROCKET:

MINTROCKET is a South Korea–based game studio dedicated to delivering fun, memorable interactive experiences. Guided by a passion for creativity across genres, the studio strives to contribute to a world where new, imaginative games can coexist. MINTROCKET believes that great games are defined by the players themselves, a philosophy reflected in the global success of the hybrid marine adventure with a sushi twist, Dave the Diver. With a focus on engaging gameplay and immersive worlds, MINTROCKET continues to develop unique, inspiring titles that resonate with gamers everywhere.