The Blue Hole has officially opened its gates to a whole new wave of adventurers as DAVE THE DIVER launches today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Developer Mintrocket has also unveiled an exciting first look at the game’s biggest expansion yet—Into the Jungle—set to arrive in early 2026.
This marks a major milestone for the award-winning hybrid adventure RPG, giving Xbox players immediate access to its rich oceanic world, humorous storytelling, and fast-paced fishing and restaurant management gameplay.
A New Horizon for Xbox Players
Mintrocket announced today that DAVE THE DIVER is now fully available on Xbox consoles, including support for Xbox Play Anywhere. The launch comes with a fresh gameplay preview of the Into the Jungle DLC, showcasing brand-new biomes, characters, enemies, and never-before-seen environments.
Jaeho Hwang, director of DAVE THE DIVER, expressed excitement about welcoming a new community:
“For Dave, Xbox is the final frontier, and we’re thrilled to welcome Xbox Series players into the adventure today. Fans around the world have embraced Dave and his wonderfully chaotic crew, and we can’t wait for a whole new community to dive not only into the base game, but the DLCs that have helped shape the game world.”
All Current DLCs Are Available Day One on Xbox
With today’s launch, Xbox players can instantly dive into all previously released DLC packs:
DREDGE Content Pack
A supernatural red fog rolls into the Blue Hole, allowing Dave to capture disturbing deep-sea aberrations—perfect for serving to Bancho Sushi’s mysterious hooded guests.
Godzilla Content Pack
The King of Monsters makes waves as Godzilla storms into the Blue Hole. Players will chase the iconic kaiju, battle Ebirah in tense submarine combat, and cook up Godzilla-inspired dishes.
Ichiban’s Holiday DLC
The world of Yakuza collides with DAVE THE DIVER as Ichiban Kasuga and friends appear with new missions, mini-games, and a karaoke experience only Ichiban could bring.
A Global Hit Continues Its Journey
Since its Early Access debut in 2022 and full release in 2023, DAVE THE DIVER has earned worldwide acclaim for its unique blend of exploration, fishing, storytelling, and restaurant management. The game has steadily expanded onto PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC—now finally rounding out the lineup with its Xbox release.
Players follow Dave as he descends into the unpredictable Blue Hole by day and manages a thriving sushi restaurant by night, all while uncovering ancient secrets and meeting an unforgettable cast of characters.
Key Features of DAVE THE DIVER
Award-Winning Adventure, RPG & Management Fusion
Explore the depths by day—serve exotic fish by night. The gameplay loop is addictive, accessible, and endlessly rewarding.
Deep-Sea Exploration with Rogue-like Tension
Use harpoons, tools, and upgraded gear to face ever-changing underwater dangers. Run out of oxygen, and you’ll lose your entire catch.
A Lovably Quirky Cast
Enjoy humorous storytelling, eccentric personalities, and plenty of pop-culture references.
Pixel-Meets-3D Visual Mastery
A stunning art style brings the ocean to life with over 200 species to discover.
Hours of Extra Content
From mini-games to side quests, there’s always something new to uncover beneath the surface.
First Look: Into the Jungle DLC (2026)
Mintrocket has revealed the first official glimpse of Into the Jungle, the largest DLC expansion yet. For the first time, Dave leaves the Blue Hole and ventures onto dry land—exploring lush jungle biomes, freshwater environments, and a mysterious lakeside village.
The DLC introduces:
- A brand-new main story
- New characters, enemies, and allies
- Freshwater fish and ingredients
- Jungle-themed recipes
- New mini-games and side missions
- Expanded adventures with Bancho, Cobra, Dr. Bacon, and more
Players will team up with local villagers as they journey across dense foliage, secret ruins, and uncharted waters when Into the Jungle arrives in early 2026.
Retail Edition Coming in 2026
For collectors, DAVE THE DIVER will soon surface in physical form. Mintrocket has partnered with Silver Lining Interactive to launch boxed editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. These editions will include the full Into the Jungle DLC.
Preorder details will be announced soon, including availability through Silver Lining Direct.
Where to Play DAVE THE DIVER
As of today, the game is available on:
- Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 4&5
- Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
- macOS
- Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
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