A New Glimpse at Dave the Diver’s Upcoming DLC, Launching June 18

It’s been a very long time coming, and we’re thrilled to lastly share the launch date for our upcoming Dave the Diver DLC referred to as In the Jungle. Dave takes on this complete new journey as of June 18, 2026! 

The information about this growth has been out for a short while now, so the time for being koi… (ahem, fish pun) is over! Immediately, we’re excited to share extra about what to anticipate on this new DLC that offers Dave a complete new taste whereas remaining true to its roots.

Let’s begin with right this moment’s new trailer. We noticed so much this time, and maybe most notably the big freshwater dinosaur washed ashore in the village. Followers of Dave know that there’s a complete story ready to be uncovered there, and admittedly, there are lots of surprises in retailer that we are able to’t wait to tease extra of later. Oh, and also you most likely seen certainly one of the characters in that scene isn’t like the others…that’s Muna, Dr. Bacon’s assistant. We’ll be taught extra about her, too. 

There’s additionally plenty of sneak peeks into different new parts on this DLC, starting from the new places, puzzles, minigames, boss fights, and jungle creatures you’ll meet. However the true star of the present this time is the new marketing campaign and the manner our gamers will work together with new characters and the surroundings, in addition to the implications a jungle setting has on Bancho’s selection of delicacies. 

The brand new trailer showcases Dave and his associates’ subsequent massive journey that includes an all-new jungle eco-system to discover, a incredible new restaurant for Bancho to reveal his culinary abilities and many surprises! Try the trailer under:

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A New Marketing campaign, A New Jungle, Identical Outdated Dave (Principally)

Once we began constructing In the Jungle, one factor was non-negotiable: it nonetheless needed to really feel like Dave the Diver, stuffed with the identical humor, wit, and orchestrated chaos that our followers know and love.

This time, Dave trades the Blue Gap for a completely new biome, a lush jungle filled with new alternatives, unique elements, a great deal of wildlife, and a bustling lakeside village referred to as Utara. It’s alive, it’s vibrant, and it’s stuffed with new characters to satisfy, together with a couple of acquainted faces who couldn’t resist tagging alongside for the journey.

However make no mistake. That is no easy change of surroundings for the gang. There’s a sturdy new life to be lived right here, full with hazard, thriller, and many wonderful meals.

And naturally, Dave remains to be Dave. Barely overwhelmed, surprisingly succesful, and by some means at the middle of all of it.

Jungle Gameplay: New Waters

Even in a complete new biome and buying and selling the wetsuit for stained khakis, we’ve preserved Dave’s signature offbeat humor, stylised pixelated cutscenes, and the fulfilling mix of exploration and administration that makes Dave tick. However in fact, the jungle adjustments issues. 

This time round, Dave is traversing not solely the surrounding jungle and village, however the large lake in Utara the place he meets many new fish species, discovers new elements, and different ecosystem-specific surprises, together with the manner the fish and different underwater animals work together with Dave. Freshwater fish have new motion patterns, new assault behaviors, and new environmental interactions that shift the rhythm of dives in ways in which ought to really feel each acquainted and refreshingly completely different. 

There’s additionally the villagers. As a lot as the ecosystem in the jungle lake beats with life, the village of Utara operates inside its personal distinctive system, one which Dave might want to be taught and grasp. With some earned belief, a stroke of luck, and that simple Dave allure, the villagers may be welcomed to Bancho’s restaurant as friends. This new dynamic propels a lot of the storyline on this DLC, and it in fact means new associates alongside the manner.  

Past the bird-hunting sequence from the trailer, we’re introducing a number of extra minigames that construct on what gamers cherished in the base recreation. As ever, they’re woven naturally into the story and the world, including much more selection to Dave’s routine.

Bancho’s Grill: No Sushi, No Drawback

One other space the place In the Jungle departs from the base recreation is the introduction of Bancho Grill. This freshwater twist on Bancho’s restaurant incorporates a fully-cooked jungle-themed menu – time to grill and chill!

This time, Dave isn’t caught serving alongside a single horizontal airplane. He can now transfer freely all through the Grill, serving prospects throughout a number of areas. And as I discussed earlier than, certainly one of the most enjoyable points of the new restaurant is the interplay with the villagers themselves. As Dave interacts with native inhabitants, his bonds with them develop, and so they’ll start visiting Bancho’s Grill as diners, making the restaurant a key hub between Dave and the village group.

You’ll additionally be capable of customise Bancho’s Grill, giving it a character that matches your jungle journey. In the meantime, Bancho might be onerous at work remodeling newly caught freshwater fish and domestically gathered elements into fully new dishes. In any case, the jungle may be unfamiliar territory, however nice meals is common!

The Jungle Calls

We have now heaps extra to share about Dave the Diver: In the Jungle earlier than launch on June 18. In case you haven’t already, we welcome everybody to start their underwater adventures in Dave the Diver right this moment on Xbox, and take a look at all of the different DLC choices — there’s one thing there for everybody! For extra information about Dave the Diver and In The Jungle because it approaches launch, make sure you be a part of the official Dave the Diver (*18*).