We’ve deployed a hotfix that will address some of the issues from our last update on 3/14 (Tue). This includes improving gameplay on Mac OS and addressing a few gameplay issues.
We hope that this update will allow even more Divers to join us in the Blue Hole. You’ll find a list of what has been updated below.
◈ Updated Version:
Window: v0.6.1.724
Mac : v0.6.1.68.mac
◈ Update Details
[IMPROVEMENTS]
1) Control functionality added for 1-button mice - Added the option to select your input device to play the game using a Magic Mouse or trackpad. Please note that if it is your first time starting the game, you will be given the option to select your input device. If you have already started playing with a different mouse and would like to use a Magic Mouse or trackpad, you can change your input device by going into your Settings -> Mouse Input Device on the screen shown below.
2) Harpoon QTE Difficulty - Decreased the number of buttons that appear during the QTE when using the Flame Harpoon and Tranquilizer Harpoon (8 → 4)
[BUG FIXES]
1) Underwater Exploration - (Mac Only) Fixed an issue where the game would freeze when in the Sea People Village - Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes freeze during the Shark QTE.
2) Missions/Tutorials - Fixed an issue where the ‘Escort Ramo’ mission would not proceed. - Fixed an issue where some of the UI was not displaying properly during the Seahorse Racing tutorial.
3) Others - Fixed the issue where an abnormal amount of Gold was sometimes being obtained. - Fixed an issue where Dualshock 4 gamepads would not work properly during gameplay. - Fixed an incorrect description for the Eco Health Bracelet in German/Spanish/Traditional Chinese. - (Mac Only) Fixed the intermittent overlighting issue in the Lobby and Fish Farm. - Fixed some typos in the text.
◈ Notes * If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice. * Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
We want to thank all the divers who have provided us with bug reports, even if you’re not named below! Your feedback is always appreciated.
Our team is always checking the feedback and bug reports on the Steam community and Discord as your input plays an integral part in improving Dave the Diver. Feel free to let us know your thoughts and thank you for your support.
Happy Diving!
Dave the Diver Joins This Year's FGS Spring Showcase!
Hello Divers!
We're excited to announce that Dave the Diver will be part of this year's Future Games Show Spring Showcase.
The Future Games Show is a GamesRadar's flagship gaming showcase with over 400 games featured across nine shows.
We hope that you'll check it out and show some love for Dave the Diver. We're always grateful for your support!
Tune in on Thursday, March 23 at: 3 pm Pacific / 6 pm Eastern / 10pm GMT Watch on:
Thanks again for always supporting Dave the Diver!
Dave the Diver is on Spring Sale!
Calling all Divers!
We are celebrating spring with our very first sale!
Don't miss out on your chance to explore the deep blue sea. Get 20% off Dave the Diver during the Steam Spring Sale! 🤿
Sale Period
March 16th(THU) 10:00 ~ March 23rd(THU) 10:00 PDT
Dave the Diver is Joining The MIX Direct Spring 2023 Showcase!
Hello Divers! 🤿
We are excited to announce that Dave the Diver will be part of The MIX Direct Spring 2023 Showcase! This time we will be participating exclusively in THE MIX DIRECT SHOWCASE!
The MIX is a digital showcase of new games and announcements, bringing together many developers and publishers from around the world!
Feel free to stop by and show your support for Dave the Diver! We're always grateful for all the love you send our way 🐳
Thank you everyone for always supporting Dave The Diver!
(Updated) Released - 3/15(Wed) Hotfix
Greetings, Divers! 🤿
This is to inform you of the 2nd Hotfix update that has been applied today to fix the issues below.
(Update) ◈ Updated Version
Windows: v0.6.1.712
Mac: v0.6.1.57.mac
◈ Update Details
[Bug Fixes]
1) The issue where fish names are not displayed in traditional Chinese for fish egg items
Thanks to all Divers who reported issues besides the below!
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◈ Updated Version
Windows: v0.6.1.711
Mac: v0.6.1.56.mac
◈ Update Details
[Bug Fixes]
FIXED - Issue with occasionally not being able to play normally after taking photos in new photo spots FIXED - Issue with pufferfish obstacle not being displayed properly during Seahorse Racing FIXED - Issue where collisions with terrain were not correctly registered in some areas. FIXED - Issue with some in-game text being displayed unnaturally FIXED - Issue with some NPC names not being displayed correctly
◈ Notes * If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice. * Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Thanks to all Divers who reported issues besides the below!
Our team is always checking the feedback and bug reports on the Steam community and Discord as your input plays an integral part in making Dave the Diver an even better experience. Feel free to let us know your thoughts and thank you for your support.
Happy Diving!
Announcing our First Fan Art Event!
Hello Divers! 🐬
We're excited to announce our 1st Fan Art Event!🎨 You can send in anything and everything game related whether it be Dave, fish, sushi, or whatever you please. It doesn't have to be super polished, a casual sketch or doodle is fine - so feel free to share!
The Devs will be picking a few of their favorites to showcase on Twitter and Steam after the event. Four winners will be chosen and each be given a free Steam Gift Card! 💳
Share your art in our official Discord's 🎨fan-art-new channel within the event period.
Select the 🎉Event tag when uploading.
Previous fan art also counts if you re-upload it during the event period.
[Event Prize]
Steam Gift Card $20 USD x 4 winners
[Winner Announcement]
Winners will be announced shortly afterwards.
[Notes]
Keep the contents family-friendly, keeping in mind the age of our youngest players.
Explicit and uncomfortable subjects are not allowed and can be deleted based on our server rules.
Stealing someone else's work without permission may result in a disqualification.
Multiple submissions are permitted, but only 1 prize can be won per person.
Please include your Discord name in your work.
AI-generated works are not counted as eligible for the event.
The event schedule and rewards are subject to change. We will notify you if there are any changes.
[Released - 3/14(Tue) Patch Notes]
Greetings, Divers! 🐳
Check out the details of today's update that will fix the issues and improve the overall diving experience, which includes Mac support, new languages, lots of QOL improvements, and bug fixes!
◈ Updated Version
Windows: v0.6.1.708
Mac: v0.6.1.55.mac
◈ Update Details
[NEW FEATURES]
1) Mac OS Support - You can now play Dave the Diver on Mac OS with this update.
[Minimum Requirements]
OS: Catalina 10.15
Processor: Intel Core i3 Quad-core 3.6GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon Pro 555X
Storage: 5GB
[Recommended Requirements]
OS: Catalina 10.15
Processor: M1 Octa-Core
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 5GB
2) Additional Languages - 3 new languages added
* Supported Languages (7) [Previous] Korean/Japanese/English/Chinese (Simplified) [Newly added] German, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional)
- You can change the language in the title menu or on the in-game smartphone app. * Detailed instructions can be found here: [FAQ: Language Settings].
🐬We look forward to hear our Diver's opinions about the newly added languages!🐬
If you have any suggestions (typos, improvements) regarding the newly added languages, please let us know on our official Discord's 'discussion-new' channel with the 'Localization' tag.
3) Smartphone – Tips App - You can now review pop-ups and tutorials that you missed in the newly added Tips app.
4) Retaking Photos at the Photo Spots - If you don't like the photo you took at a photo spot, you can now retake it in the Photo app.
5) New Photo Spots and Marincas - New photo spots and Marinca added - Explore the Blue Hole to find new photo spots, take photos, and earn new cards!!
[IMPROVEMENTS]
1) Fish Farm Visuals - Fish in the fish tank are more spread out so that they look more natural than their original overcrowded state. The tank will also expand with upgrades.
(Before Update)
(After Update)
2) Oxygen Alert - Low oxygen warnings are now displayed based on the level of your tank upgrades and will not go off if there is still plenty of oxygen remaining.
3) Photo Spot Improvements - Improved photo spot dialogue. - Changed Opah's movement patterns and added obstructions in the Underwater Lake for improved photo spot experience.
4) Sea People village optimization - Reduced loading time when entering and exiting buildings. - Improved frame rates in the Sea People Village.
5) Diving Interactions - Interaction UIs will no longer overlap when diving.
6) Resolution settings - Resolution settings that do not match the user's hardware resolution will not be displayed in the menu.
7) Reduced Difficulty in Hold-Related QTE (Quick Time Events) - The difficulty of QTEs that require you to pull or hold onto a specific object in the Blue Hole has been reduced, and some will become progressively easier if you fail several times.
8) Game File Integrity Verification Function - Added a function to verify the integrity of game files since problems can occur if some files are modified or missing. - If there are any modified or missing files, the game will close after an alert pop-up screen * Please verify the integrity of game files or reinstall the game if the alert pop-up screen below appears.
9) Others - Fixed an issue in which text occasionally does not display properly. - Improved delayed outputs. - You can now sort your recipes based on the number of dishes. - Added a more detailed explanation about farm recovery.
[BUG FIXES]
1) Boss Fight & Missions FIXED – Issue with occasionally not being able to play the game normally after failing the “Escort Ramo” and “Calm the leatherback turtle” missions. FIXED - Issue with not being able to let go of the anchor after grabbing it during the Giant Wolf Eel boss fight. FIXED - Issue where divers sometimes get stuck on the map during the Truck Hermit Crab boss fight. FIXED - Issue where Wolf Eel Gills are sometimes repeatedly acquired. FIXED - Issue where cutscenes are not being shown when obtaining Sea People artifacts on certain maps of the “Sea People Artifact” mission. FIXED - Issue where the “Not Enough Workers” mission sometimes gets cleared automatically. FIXED - Issue where cutscenes are sometimes not being shown during the “Find the Pink Delivery Box” mission. FIXED - Issue with Dave not being pulled away by the sea currents when using trap weapons during the Giant Squid Boss fight. FIXED - Issue where the lunch boxes sometimes go missing during the “Deliver Mima’s Lunch Boxes” mission. FIXED - Issue where seahorses sometimes don’t show up in the inventory during the “Catch the Runaway Seahorses” mission. FIXED - Issue with Dave being unable to move before calling Bancho during the “Giant Squid Dish”, “Speak with the Guests” missions. FIXED - Issue where the Giant Squid cutscenes sometimes don’t start.
2) Boat / Sushi Restaurant / Fish Farm / Farm FIXED - Issue with occasionally not being able to dive during the day or in the evening. FIXED - Issue where the game sometimes stops when crafting in the Weapon Shop. FIXED - Issue where customers sometimes remain at the sushi bar and the restaurant doesn’t close. FIXED – Issue where the clothes of the customers entering the Sushi Bar load a bit late. FIXED – Issue where conversation icons appear over the heads of all the Sushi Bar staff. FIXED – Issue where the population of fish in the fish farm remains at 100% even when some fish are moved to the Sushi Bar.
3) Underwater Exploration FIXED – Issue where Dave sometimes remains fixed in one direction or repeats the same animations. FIXED – Issue where Dave is shown as overloaded when he is not, or not being able to control Dave when he's overloaded. FIXED – Issue where the game intermittently stops when taking photos in the photo spots. FIXED – Issue where the screen sometimes remains zoomed in during QTEs. FIXED – Issue where Dave is able to move into an area he isn’t supposed to enter. FIXED – Issue where some melee weapons (samurai swords) were unable to apply a second hit when attacking twice quickly. FIXED – Issue where items were placed in unintended locations in some areas. FIXED – Issue where the damage reduction effect of the Eco-Health Bracelet was not applied normally.
4) Sea People Village FIXED – Issue where weapons and item upgrades disappear when entering the Sea People Village.
5) Others FIXED – Issue where sometimes the wrong sounds were output. FIXED – Issue with the raindrop effects causing frame drops. FIXED – Issue with the sound turning off after checking spam mail on your in-game Mail app. FIXED – Issue with not being able to skip cutscenes when crafting weapons. FIXED – Issue with UI sometimes not displaying properly. FIXED – Issue with not being able to proceed normally after changing the screen mode setting on the Steam deck.
◈ Notes
* If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice. * Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Thanks to all Divers who reported issues besides the below!
Our team is always checking the feedback and bug reports on the Steam community and Discord as your input plays an integral part in making Dave the Diver an even better experience. Feel free to let us know your thoughts and thank you for your support.
Happy Diving!
Dev Interview - 3/14 Update and Announcements
Hello Divers! 🥽
We're back with a new dev interview for you with details on next week's update and... 🥁🥁 The long-awaited announcement for our official release schedule!
In the interview we are announcing Mac OS support, some QOL improvements, and new content in development that will be added with the release. We'll also be adding 3 additional languages so more divers can join in on the fun!
As always, we're extremely grateful for your feedback and suggestions so feel free to let us know so we can help make your experience even better. Make sure to stay tuned for more Dave! 🦈
[Released - v0.6.1.641 Hotfix]
Greetings, Divers! 🐳
This is to inform you of a Hotfix that has been applied today to fix the issues below.
◈ Updated Version: v0.6.1.641
◈ Update Details
[Bug Fixes]
1) FIXED – Tiger Shark’s attack motion not being displayed as intended 2) FIXED – Diving result screen’s ‘Time’ text being displayed as ‘Weather’ in Chinese simplified text 3) FIXED - Fish Farm's density algorithm
◈ Notes * We will update you through this notice if there are changes to the details. * Please update DAVE THE DIVER on Steam to the latest version for changes to be applied.
The team is constantly checking the feedback and bug reports on the Steam community and Discord, so if you find any please let us know.
Thank you.
[Released - v0.6.1.635 Hotfix]
Greetings, Divers! 🐳
This is to inform you of a Hotfix that has been applied today to fix the issues below.
◈ Updated Version: v0.6.1.635
◈ Update Details
[Bug Fixes]
1) FIXED - Weapon crafting and enhancement bugs 2) FIXED - Screen dimming issues when enhancing menus at max level
◈ Notes * We will update you through this notice if there are changes to the details. * Please update DAVE THE DIVER on Steam to the latest version for changes to be applied.
Thanks to all Divers who reported issues besides the below!
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The team is constantly checking the feedback and bug reports on the Steam community and Discord, so if you find any please let us know.
