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Dave The Diver

Platform(s): Android, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, iOS
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: Nexon America
Developer: MintRocket
Release Date: June 28, 2023

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'Dave The Diver' Sells More Than 10 Million Copies Worldwide

by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2026 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT

Combining some adventure, a little RPG and splash of tycoon gaming, Dave The Diver plunges players into an oceanic adventure set in a mysterious marine cavern.

Welcome to Dave The Diver, a deep sea mystery involving three friends, each with distinct personalities. New adventures await!

Dave The Diver will take you deep down into a mysterious marine cavern where you’ll explore and fight off dangerous enemies as you uncover the secrets of the big Blue Hole. You’ll even run your own sushi joint with your haul from the day.

An enchanting sea full of all kinds of giant creatures and fish species. Aren't you curious about marine creatures that you never know when and where they will appear? Collect fresh ingredients while avoiding the threat of menacing creatures. Wonderous marine ecosystems and mysterious ancient artifacts. A sea full of mysteries and puzzles.

Use the fresh ingredients you caught to make and sell special sushi!! If word gets around, a special customer may pay a surprise visit. If you run a sushi restaurant and raise money, you can explore deeper!

Beware! The strange Blue Hole caused by an strange phenomenon harbors an unknown creature that awaits you. Always make sure your gear is well strengthened. It will be essential to defending yourself against giant creatures.

Mintrocket is delighted to announce that Dave The Diver has surpassed 10 million sales across all platforms since its initial early access launch in October 2022.

This impressive milestone was reached in August, just before the global launch of Dave The Diver on mobile platforms (iOS and Android), with 1 million units already sold during the soft launch in China.

Over the past three years, DAVE has gone from strength to strength with regular free and premium downloadable content updates featuring cherished IP including Godzilla, Like a Dragon, Dredge, and more. The most recent expansion, DAVE THE DIVER - In the Jungle, released on June 18th this year, has already surpassed 1 million units, attracting both a strong commercial and critical reception, earning a ‘Mighty’ 91/100 rating on OpenCritic.

“Everyone here at Mintrocket continues to be blown away by the passion and love that Dave the Diver attracts even years after launch,” said Jaeho Hwang, Head of Studio and Game Director, Mintrocket. “We are looking forward to expanding the Dave the Diver franchise in the future, including the upcoming cooking simulation and adventure spin-off, Bancho The Chef. We want to thank everyone who has shown their faith in us, and we can’t wait to share our future plans.”

Key Features:

  • Addicting Gameplay - Combines action-adventure, RPG, and management tycoon gameplay in a rewarding hybrid sea adventure experience!
  • The Blue Hole - Plunges players into a gorgeous underwater biome filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures. 
  • Dive for Ingredients - Catch fish and various creatures living in the Blue Hole using your trusty harpoon. You can upgrade and forge new equipment to prepare yourself for the dangers that lurk in the unknown.
  • Serve Your Customers - Using what you've gathered, run your very own sushi restaurant! Use the proceeds you make there to purchase more equipment to explore new areas.
  • A Deeper Mystery - Enjoy an engaging story meeting Dave and his eccentric friends. Unearth the mystery of Blue Hole and help Dr. Bacon rediscover an ancient underwater secret.

Dave The Diver is available for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam), coming to mobile (Android/iOS) on September 17, 2026.


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