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Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Dave the Diver

Vote for Dave the Diver in the Steam Awards! - 'Sit Back and Relax' Category

Ahoy, Divers!

Voting is now LIVE for the Steam Awards!

If the Blue Hole has been your favorite relaxation getaway,
cast your vote for us in the 'Sit Back and Relax' category! Your voice matters! 🗳️

Your unwavering support has propelled us to this point, and we're immensely grateful.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!


Released - 12/20 Hotfix

Ahoy, Divers! ⚓

We've conducted another hotfix for Dave the Diver!
This update tackles a couple of in-game bugs.
See the details below.

◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.2.1223
  • Mac OS: v1.0.2.314.mac

◈ Update Details

  • Bug fix - See below for details.


[Bug Fix]



1) Mission


    <*> [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the in-game background was displayed abnormally when the 'Infiltrate the Sea Blue base' mission overlapped with the DLC tutorial.

2) Underwater Exploration


    <*> [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where frame drops occurred during specific situations in the Glacial Area.



Additional Information


Please note that if you're experiencing issues after the patch, please compress the files from the path below and send them to our help center.

Windows:
%LocalAppData%\..\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER

Mac:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData

Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER



◈ 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.

Your reports are essential to improving the game and we’re happy that you guys are with us along the way. Please remember that if you have anything to share, feel free to let us know.

Released - 12/17 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! ⚓

We've conducted another hotfix for Dave the Diver!
This update tackles an in-game bug.
Check out the details below.

◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.2.1216
  • Mac OS: v1.0.2.306.mac

◈ Update Details

  • Bug fix - See below for details.


[Bug Fix]



1) Mission


    <*> [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the 'Infiltrate the Sea Blue base' mission could not be progressed when overlapped with the DLC tutorial.




Additional Information


Please note that if you're experiencing issues after the patch, please compress the files from the path below and send them to our help center.

Windows:
%LocalAppData%\..\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER

Mac:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData

Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER



◈ 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.

Your reports are essential to improving the game and we’re happy that you guys are with us along the way. Please remember that if you have anything to share, feel free to let us know.

Dave the Diver has been nominated for the Steam Awards! - 'Sit Back and Relax'

Greetings Divers!

We are thrilled to announce that Dave the Diver has been nominated for the Steam Awards
in the 'Sit Back and Relax' category!

This wouldn't have been possible without your incredible support and enthusiasm. Thank you!

Voting for the Steam Awards starts on 12/21(Thu)!

If Dave the Diver has been your go-to relaxation escape,
please cast your vote for us in the 'Sit Back and Relax' category!!

Thank you always.

'DAVE THE DIVER' X 'DREDGE' DLC & MORE! - FREE DLC & MORE CONTENT

Greetings Divers,

We are thrilled to announce that the first ever DLC of Dave the Diver is here!
Along with the DREDGE DLC content, system improvements and bug fixes have also been made.

Please note that you MUST download the DLC in order to play the DREDGE content.


DREDGE DLC Update Celebration Sale
  • Sale Period: 2023. 12. 15 ~ 2023. 1. 4 (PST)



◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.2.1214
  • Mac OS: v1.0.2.304.mac

◈ Update Details


[DREDGE DLC Content]


1) New Weather & Character


    <*> On a foggy night in the Blue Hole, a new character as known as the ‘Traveling Merchant’ visits Dave.
    • (Added) A few days must pass after opening the Chicken Farm in order to reach foggy nights.

2) Boat Controls


    <*> Dave can now drive the boat around the Blue Hole on foggy nights.

3) Dredge System


    <*> With the new Dredging system, Dave can now dredge at specific locations to obtain various items.

4) Aberrant Fish


    <*> Dave can now dive in 3 new diving locations during the foggy nights.
    <*> Different types of aberrant fish will appear in each location.

5) Drain Gun


    <*> Drain Gun - A new weapon that can be acquired through the DLC has been added.

6) New Customers


    <*> Hooded Figures will now visit Bancho Sushi to order dishes made with aberrant fish.


PLEASE NOTE:
You must download the DLC in order to enjoy the new DREDGE content.





[System Improvements]



1) Beluga Taxi Improvements


    <*> Beluga Taxi will now be available until the end of the diving session.
    <*> Beluga Taxi will remain at the place where Dave gets off, and will now wait for Dave after he enters/exits a building.
    <*> Beluga Taxi will now be marked in the minimap.

2) Load Time Improvements & Optimization


    <*> Loading time after starting the game client has been shortened.
    <*> Underwater currents at various locations have been optimized for smoother performance.
    <*> Loading time when entering Bancho Sushi has been shortened.

3) Sushi Restaurant


    <*> Bancho Sushi will now be decorated on special days - Halloween, Christmas, and New Year!
    • Special in-game fireworks have also been added on these days.
      Celebrate the holidays with Dave the Diver!

    <*> Dave can now only register 99 of the same menu.

4) Controller-Related


    <*> Adjusted where vibrations of controllers were implemented awkwardly and added missing vibrations.
    <*> Adjusted the icon UI of the ‘L stick’ with controllers for better user comprehension.

5) Underwater Exploration


    <*> Added more locations for Crab Trap placements.
    • More crab traps can be placed in the same region.

    <*> Eased up on the difficulty of the fights with Thresher Sharks.
    <*> Improved the animation of when Dave is carving fish so that he can cancel it right away in case he needs to react to other aggressive fish.
    <*> Loading screens in-between regions will now show a customized display.
    <*> Added a motion where Dave looks into the camera after a Photo Spot mission.

6) Mobile Apps


    <*> Added more Cooksta feeds that include characters’ daily lives and more sushi.
    <*> Edited the background image for the ‘Crab Trap’ category in the Marinca.

7) Other Improvements


    <*> Size of certain texts has been enlarged for player convenience.


[Bug Fixes]



1) Sushi Restaurant


    <*> Fixed an issue where the price displayed in Jango’s shop differed from the actual purchase price in certain situations.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the ‘Not Enough Materials’ notification would remain in display even after sending the materials to the branch.
    <*> Fixed an issue where texts in the sales results window would appear abnormally under certain conditions.
    <*> Adjusted the timing for the display of certain ingredients during cooking battles to prevent unintended appearances.
    <*> (For Mac) Fixed an issue where the background of the sushi restaurant was displayed abnormally in certain situations.

2) Underwater Exploration


    <*> Fixed an issue where the animation of the net when collecting the captured fish was invisible.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain terrains were displayed awkwardly.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain projectiles were unintentionally bounced off the baseball bat.
    <*> Corrected the visual anomaly in which the item boxes in the depths seemed to disappear under specific conditions.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the indications for aggressive fish species were not displayed.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the camera was focused on unintended places during the Helicoprion boss battle.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the underwater scooter was kept being used in certain situations.
    <*> Fixed an issue where debuff effects on certain fish species were displayed abnormally.
    <*> Fixed an issue where shovel and rock attacks affected species with intended immunity.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the Sea People’s Necklace would not work as intended in certain situations.
    <*> Adjusted the awkward knockback effects on species that were hit with melee attacks

3) Mobile Apps


    <*> Fixed an issue where some Cooksta feeds came up at unintended times.
    <*> Fixed an issue where UI texts of certain Cooksta feeds were displayed abnormally in certain situations.
    <*> Fixed an issue where some buttons in the Calendar app were not visible in certain situations.

4) Missions


    <*> Fixed an issue where character dialogue would be displayed awkwardly in certain situations.

5) Farm & Fish Farm


    <*> Fixed an issue where Otto’s leg would be covered by the terrain in certain situations.

6) Other Bug Fixes


    <*> Fixed an issue where UI effects were extended beyond their designated areas.
    <*> Addressed the in-game mistranslations and issues where certain texts were not displayed.


Additional Information


Please note that if you're still experiencing issues after the patch, please compress the files from the path below and send them to our help center.

Windows:
%LocalAppData%\..\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER

Mac:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData

Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER



◈ 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.

Your reports are essential to improving the game and we’re happy that you guys are with us along the way. Please remember that if you have anything to share, feel free to let us know.

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.

whan9809 / k9mancer / 초록매실 / IOB tesdooG / 미래의제라툴장인 / DocHoliday9999 / AirSupply / peperozz / PeeSPK / ⚆_⚆ / tet89 / Wendy

Dev Interview - Free DLC: DREDGE Crossover AND MORE!

Ahoy, Divers! ⚓

Join us for our last developer interview of the year!

We unveil the exciting updates headed your way in this groundbreaking crossover update!
DAVE THE DIVER X DREDGE! 🤿X⚓

Update Content:
DREDGE Crossover!
🚀 Load Time Improvements on Switch
🐬 Beluga Taxi Improvement in Sea People Village
📱 UI Size Improvements and more!

Your invaluable feedback continues to shape 'Dave the Diver,'
and we're committed to fulfilling your requests.
We extend our heartfelt thanks for being part of this incredible journey.

Stay tuned for the FREE DLC and content update on December 15th!
Dive deeper to discover the ocean's marvels like never before! 🌊✨


Vote for Dave the Diver in Steam Awards - 'Best Game on Steam Deck' category!

Greetings Divers!

It's that time of the year again—the Steam Awards are just around the corner!
We need your help to get 'Dave the Diver' in the running for nomination.

We are currently aiming for the 'Best Game on Steam Deck' category.

Your support fuels our passion for crafting immersive experiences that transport you to the depths of the ocean, in the palm of your hands!



We also want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude.
Your enthusiasm, feedback, and shared experiences have been fresh air to our underwater world.
Your support keeps us diving deeper into creating memorable experiences for all.

Released - 11/16 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🦞

We've conducted another hotfix for Dave the Diver!
This update tackles a minor bug.
Check out the details below.

◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.1.1172
  • Mac update will be processed soon

◈ Update Details

  • Minor bug fix - See below for details.


[Bug Fix]



1) Promotion Codes


    <*> Fixed an issue where a certain promotion code could not be used.




Additional Information


Please note that if you're experiencing issues after the patch, please compress the files from the path below and send them to our help center.

Windows:
%LocalAppData%\..\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER

Mac:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData

Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER



◈ 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.

Your reports are essential to improving the game and we’re happy that you guys are with us along the way. Please remember that if you have anything to share, feel free to let us know.

Released - 11/7 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🦞

We've conducted another hotfix for Dave the Diver!
This update tackles a handful of bugs and adds some tweaks,
all thanks to your valuable feedback and support.
Your dedication keeps us diving deeper. Check out the details below.

◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.1.1144
  • Mac OS: v1.0.1.262.mac

◈ Update Details
Potential spoilers regarding the main content of the game have been masked.

[Bug Fixes]



1) Sea People Village


    <*> [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where Dave could not move under certain situations in the Sea People Village.

2) Sushi Restaurant


    <*> [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where certain misssions could no longer be progressed if they overlapped with the VIP Cooking Battle.

3) Underwater Exploration


    <*> [Chapter 2] Fixed an issue where the laser pointers were not visible in the Dolphin rescue mission.

4) Bosses


    <*> [Chapter 2] Fixed an issue where currents would remain after defeating the Wolf Eel in certain situations.

5) Other Bug Fixes


    <*> Fixed incorrect translations and incorrectly displayed texts in certain languages.


[Improvements]



1) Controls


    <*> Reduced the difficulty of actions that require quick left and right movements in QTEs(Quick Time Events).



Additional Information


Please note that if you're still experiencing issues after the patch, please compress the files from the path below and send them to our help center.

Windows:
%LocalAppData%\..\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER

Mac:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData

Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER



◈ 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.

Your reports are essential to improving the game and we’re happy that you guys are with us along the way. Please remember that if you have anything to share, feel free to let us know.

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.

chschy / ArcBiter / 오조렌지 / Live-Whereas-9716 / Scootle_Tootles / Dvalinn25 / Zakmoe
/ O~o / Wendy

Released - 10/20 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🦞

Here's another hotfix for 'Dave the Diver.'
This patch addresses a few more bugs and implements new improvements,
all thanks to your valuable feedback and support.
We never forget that your dedication to the game is what keeps us diving deeper.
Take a look at the contents below to see more details.


◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.1.1127
  • Mac OS: v1.0.1.245.mac

◈ Update Details
Potential spoilers regarding the main content of the game have been masked.


[Improvements]



1) Bosses


    <*> [After Chapter 7] Made balance adjustments on the battle with Lusca.

2) Missions


    <*> [After Chapter 6] Improved the gameplay and goal recognition of the Ice Pick minigame in 'The Disappearance of Selgio' mission.

3) Underwater Exploration


    <*> Changed the size of certain species.

4) Additional Improvements


    <*> Improved the menu window so that divers can navigate to the bottom of an item list directly from the top using directional keys.
    <*> Face loading icons of NPCs will now be displayed in underwater loading screens.
    <*> Addressed issues regarding icon recognition when using the Nintendo Pro controller.


[Bug Fixes]



1) Bosses


    <*> [Chapter 7] Fixed an issue where the damage from certain attack patterns of Yawie were not being applied.
    <*> [Chapter 7] Fixed an issue where controls would sometimes not work as intended during the battle with Yawie.

2) Missions


    <*> Fixed an issue where certain mission items would sometimes disappear during missions in Sea People Village.
    <*> [After Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the Antarctic Octopus would not be displayed in ‘The Missing Beluga’ mission.

3) Underwater Exploration


    <*> Fixed an issue where some sharks could not be salvaged under certain conditions.
    <*> Fixed an issue where recovered crab traps would reactivate under certain conditions.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain species inconsistent with the mission progress would spawn.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain species would get stuck in the terrain.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain sniper trajectories would not be displayed in certain regions of the Glacial Area.

4) Sea People Village


    <*> [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where Dave would not be equipped with his current diving suit when riding the Beluga Taxi.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain button UI would be displayed differently than intended.

5) Other Bug Fixes


    <*> Fixed an issue where incorrect texts were displayed in some conversations.
    <*> Fixed an issue where some UI would be displayed incorrectly in the iDiver tutorial.


Additional Information


Please note that if you're still experiencing issues after the patch, please compress the files from the path below and send them to our help center.

Windows:
%LocalAppData%\..\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER

Mac:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData

Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER



◈ 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.

Your reports are essential to improving the game and we’re happy that you guys are with us along the way. Please remember that if you have anything to share, feel free to let us know.

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.

Mystic / Skoll_21 / Boosh / Hejime / javo01 / a small rabbit / Nzrael / Kuckoonut / Virkful / Cajin