Dave the Diver is an indie game that has become popular worldwide due to its unique fishing and restaurant simulation gameplay. As its fan base grows, new players are also getting attracted to it. Developer Mintrocket has now celebrated and marked its two-year anniversary. But, with a small twist: Jungle DLC may not arrive, and fans may have to wait till 2026. But don’t worry, because Godzilla is back! In this blog, we are going to cover all the latest news, updates, delays, and announcements of new content, which you will get to see in 2025 and 2026.
Celebrating Dave the Diver’s Second Anniversary
To mark Dave the Diver’s second anniversary, the developer released a special video with a lot of surprises. The game was very different since the time of its release because the gameplay mechanics were edited, new modes could be played now, and the whole experience of playing the game was much better. The studio has marked this event by telling about the path people who work on the game took to make it happen.
The Delay—Jungle DLC May Not Arrive Until 2026
The biggest disappointment was that the Jungle DLC may not arrive until 2026. This content was planned for 2025, but now the Jungle DLC has been delayed. The developer has cited some major changes made to the roadmap as the reason for this delay, due to which fans will now have to wait a little longer. The game’s upcoming expansion, Diver’s In the Jungle DLC, is going to bring a vibrant jungle-themed environment. A small sneak peek of this was also shown in the anniversary video, where we get a glimpse of some new gameplay elements. This is one little hiccup, but everything else announced is quite promising. The Jungle DLC could most likely launch by early 2026. The things that have been revealed are also keeping this hype going.
Good News—The Godzilla Content Pack Is Back
Let’s discuss the good news now—the time-limited Godzilla DLC is back! Yes, the Godzilla content pack is back across every platform. This is a special pack that includes Godzilla-themed missions and interactions. This collaboration also includes Sega, making the game even more interesting to play. There is also the renewal of the license, which will now extend to at least the end of 2026. This time, players are once again getting a chance to interact with this iconic creature. This includes the return of an old favorite that fans missed the first time.
Ichiban’s Holiday Content Pack—Better Pricing Ahead
Now let’s talk about Ichiban’s Holiday content pack. This was a limited-time DLC that players liked a lot, but some people gave feedback about the pricing. Studio head Jaeho Hwang responded to this feedback and said that now this content will be available with regular discounts. The community has considered this move to be thoughtful about the pricing. The availability of this pack has also been increased, and now it will be available for purchase till the end of next year. With this move, the developer has protected the value of the players’ investment. The studio also said that in the future also such decisions will be taken that are player-friendly. As the studio said, the team is listening to its fans.
Free Upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Soon
Nintendo Switch players are very happy, as an upgrade for Nintendo Switch has also been announced, which will be specifically for Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch 2 will release this new upgrade in the next few months. With this upgrade, games will be much smoother, and frame rates will become higher. Hwang said that its tech improvements will be quite significant, and detailed information is coming soon. This upgrade will give Switch users a chance to experience a new level of performance. For those who are using Switch 2, this will be a big boost.
New Platforms, Stores & Reach
Another major piece of info is that Dave the Diver is now also available on the Epic Games Store. First launched on Steam and was a huge success there. The PC gamer community gave a lot of support to this title, which increased its popularity. Now that it is back on all platforms, its reach and audience are going to expand further. The developer has also implemented new browser-based marketing strategies to bring the game to new players. This expansion will create more options for PC gamers.
What’s Next for Dave?
If we look ahead, there will be many more developments in 2026. There were also many new features in May 2024. Now, plans for late 2025 and 2026 are already underway. This year has been mostly good news, but the delay of the Jungle DLC was also bad news. Still, the excitement of the fans is there. The developer is working on cool ideas for new content. There is a lot of fomo in the community, as everything is limited in time. The studio has prepared a big bunch of content that will be released in the future.
Conclusion
So, friends, this was the full update on Dave the Diver. The Jungle DLC will definitely come a little late, but content like Godzilla and Ichiban’s Holiday will make your wait worth it. The upcoming upgrade for Switch 2 is also very promising. Mintrocket Studio has proved that they understand the value of players. Studio Head Jaeho Hwang clearly stated that fan feedback is important. You must catch the Godzilla DLC and Ichiban’s content and wait for new content. The launch of new content is going to be very exciting. Stay tuned for more updates from Mintrocket.
