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Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Dave the Diver

Release - 9/7 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🐡

We’ve compiled the feedback received in our community pages
and a hotfix was conducted for bug fixes and improvement implementations.

If you're experiencing an abnormal amount of crashes,
please follow the guide in the link below to verify the integrity of game files on Steam.

[Steps on How To Verify Integrity of Game Files]
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB



◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.0.1055
  • Mac OS: v1.0.0.197.mac


◈ Update Details

[Improvements]



1) Sea People Village


    <*> Improved Duwa’s Workshop so that after purchasing an item, the selected focus in the menu UI remains on the purchased product.

2) Other Improvements


    <*>Addressed the issue where loading times gradually increased when moving between regions during extended gameplay.


[Bug Fixes]



1) Boss Fights


    <*>[Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the Helicoprion could invade the Suwam’s space of movement.
  • [Chatper 4] Fixed an issue where the submarine would remain on the map even after the battle with John Watson had ended.

  • [Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the Goblin Shark did not attack Dave when it was near walls and/or passages.

2) Underwater Exploration


    <*>Fixed an issue where large fish caught with the Steel Net Sensor Trap could not be brought in with Salvage Drones.
    <*>Fixed an issue where controls were sometimes unresponsive, even before the QTE interactions, when dodging the attack of a Longnose Sawshark.
    <*>[After Chapter 4] Fixed an issue where some graphic remnants of escape QTE interactions remained visible during and after battles with the Pelican Eel.
    <*>Fixed an issue where all the filter options of the Fish Tracker were displayed as ‘Obtained’.
    <*>[After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where Dave could not move when tranquilizing the Humboldt Squid under certain conditions.
    <*>Adjusted the shark placement so that two or more sharks would not appear in the same area during the Storm Shark Party.

3) Missions


    <*>Fixed an issue where Gadon could not attack Dave in certain locations of the Abandoned Cave.
    <*>Fixed an issue where the game could not be saved under certain conditions when Dave died during the Abandoned Cave mission.

4) Weapons


    <*>Fixed an issue where button interactions for certain harpoon tips and fish did not work correctly when using a controller, even when the ‘Automated button tapping’ feature was enabled.
    <*>Fixed an issue where the bullet graphics of the Sticky Mine Launcher appeared abnormally or seemed to disappear in specific situations.
    <*>Fixed an issue in which after crafting certain weapons that would require boss materials, the materials used would regenerate.

5) Sea People Village


    <*>Fixed an issue where the list of items below the sold item was not displayed under certain conditions in Duwa’s Workshop.
    <*>Fixed an issue where items could be sold as ‘-1 Bei’ under certain conditions in Duwa’s Workshop.
    <*>Fixed an issue where the mini-map UI would disappear when selecting the mini-map with the Fish Tracker opened.

6) Sushi Restaurant


    <*>Fixed an issue where the ‘Close’ button in the employee recruitment tutorial was unresponsive when clicked with a mouse.

7) Other Fixes


    <*>Fixed an issue where selecting a language not directly shown in the language selection window and pressing the confirm button would result in unresponsiveness.
    <*>Improved the translation quality and corrected typos in various texts reported by the community.


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.

Mau9 / peperozz / ReDvGaMe / astolfan / TuĐŻReT / C.W.A_Coop3r / Grus paradisea / Melt / Mike_the_Red / storia0512 / YJ / Wendy

Release - 8/18 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🐡

There were a few issues after yesterday's update.
We wanted to address them promptly, so we're rolling out another hotfix to resolve those issues.

If you're experiencing an abnormal amount of crashes,
please follow the guide in the link below to verify the integrity of game files on Steam.

[Steps on How To Verify Integrity of Game Files]
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB



◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.0.1023
  • Mac OS: v1.0.0.183.mac


◈ Update Details

[Bug Fixes]



1) Underwater Exploration



    <*> Fixed an issue where Dave was sometimes appearing in strange locations when moving to another region.

2) Sushi Restaurant



    <*> Fixed an issue where the Ingredient Filter within the Management App was not working as intended.

3) In-game Texts



    <*> [After Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where Korean was displayed in the Operation Policy menu.

4) Missions



    <*> [Chapter 3] [Pet Squid Selgio] Fixed an issue where High-Quality food was NOT
    displayed under certain conditions.


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.

Lame / tuxibear / ㄱㅇㅇ / Lᮇᮏ Tʜᎇ DÉȘᎠᎇʀ / Mau9 / NickZ~â™Ș / Miss Rose

Released - 8/18 QoL Update

Greetings, Divers! 🩀

We have just rolled out a new hotfix to address some of the issues that have been reported to us by the community including the quality-of-life (QoL) improvements. To apply the latest hotfix, make sure to update your game to the latest version. Thank you for helping us improve the game.

THIS IS IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:
If you're experiencing an abnormal amount of crashes and graphics issues, please follow the guide in the link below to verify the integrity of game files on Steam. Please check if it helps resolve the issue.

1. Verify Integrity of Game Files on Steam
- Steam verification guide: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB

2. Update your Graphic Card driver to the latest version




◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.0.1022
  • Mac: 1.0.0.182.mac
◈ Update Details:

  • Potential spoilers regarding the main content of the game have been masked.


[Improvements]



1) In-game Controls


    <*> Added functions that support automated QTE (Quick time event) - There will now be an additional function for processing QTEs (button-mashing)
    : Automated process by pushing one button.
    - The interaction gauge will automatically charge with the simple press of a button.
    - This function can ben turned ON/OFF in the settings.

    <*> Controller TYPES can now be selected. - Xbox Controller
    - DUALSHOCKÂź4
    - DualSense
    - Switch Pro Controller

    <*> Base settings will “automatically” detect the connected controller and display related buttons. - If Steam Input is used, however, Xbox controls will be displayed/used.


2) System Optimization



    <*> Overall build and patch size has been reduced with certain changes in resource arrangement.
    <*> Overall optimization has been improved so that the game may run in devices with lower specs.

3) UI Updates



    <*> Overall UI size has been readjusted - UI size has been improved to fit the needs of not only the PC users, but also to support players with a Steam Deck.

    <*> Inventory sorting function has been added. - Divers can now easily check their acquired items and get rid of unnecessary goods when diving.
    - Items in inventory can be sorted by their Acquired Date / Weight / Name / Rank / Amount.

    <*> Movement in a menu that’s in a vertical list has been improved. - Pressing up/down once more when at the top and/or bottom of a list will allow you to go to the opposite side of the list.


4) Sushi Restaurant



    <*> [After Chapter 6] Option to serve Party dishes has been added. - When setting the Operation Policy for the Branch, divers can now select an option to provide Party dishes to normal customers.
    - When the setting is turned ON, Party dishes will be served to normal customers.
    - Please note that if there aren’t enough dishes to be served, dishes meant for Party customers may be sent to normal customers.

    <*> [After Chapter 4] Cocktail colors have changed. - Cocktail colors have changed to support color-blind players.

    <*> Maki can no longer be dismissed. - If Maki has already been dismissed, she will return to you as Level 1.


5) Underwater Exploration



    <*> [After Chapter 3] Improved Beluga Taxi controls

    <*> A warning message will now be displayed when an event forces you to leave the water. - For certain events, you will return to the place where you left off, instead of going to the lobby after the event ends.

    <*> Improved the message displayed when using the Cargo Box while at max capacity state (weight).

    <*> Image, name, and description Blackspot Seabream (Salema Porgy) have changed.
    - Fixed the issue where the details of the fish did not match that of the real-life version.

    <*> Improved the movement/direction logic of certain fish types.

    <*> Improved the descriptions of certain weapon enhancement parts.



6) Farm & Fish Farm



    <*> Added the ‘Keep up to 2’ option in the Fish Farm. - Added an option to keep 2 of the same species for breeding when selling/transferring ingredients.

    <*> Fixed an issue where offspring of mammals were displayed as roe.

    <*> Watering Can no longer be sold.
    - If you’ve already sold the Watering Can, you can acquire the original ‘Watering Can’ after the update.


7) Minigame - GYAO!



    <*> GYAO! Codex and Marinca has been separated. - GYAO has been removed from the Marinca app, and cards acquired in GYAO! can be checked through the codex within the Minigame.

    <*> ‘Revive’ function has been added to GYAO.


8) Other Improvements



    <*> Improved the overall text quality of French / German / Spanish / Portuguese.
    <*> Mouse cursor will no longer be displayed when playing with a controller.
    <*> Steel Net can now be purchased in the Cobra Shop at all times when a Tuna Party is in progress.
    <*> The overall sound quality has been improved.
    <*> Korean & Japanese title screens have been localized.


[Balance Updates]



1) Sushi Restaurant



    <*> Adjusted the in-game balance of operation costs and employee wages. - Operation costs for Platinum & Diamond rank have decreased.
    - Employee wages have increased depending on their level.

    <*> Increased the selling prices of certain sushi dishes and ingredients.

    <*> Changed the unlock conditions for special customers
    - Before: Customers are unlocked by meeting certain conditions.
    - After: Customers are unlocked depending on the Cooksta grade.


2) Weapon Enhancement Parts



  • <*> Overall balance of Weapons has been made as shown below.

Triple Axel Weapons
- Magazine capacity has increased.
- Base damage increased for certain weapons.

Sniper Weapons
- Magazine capacity for the max-level weapons has increased.

Sticky Bomb Weapons
- Magazine capacity has increased
- Base damage increased for certain weapons.

Ice Guns
- Range and aim angles have increased
- The number of rounds it takes for the target to freeze has decreased.

Grenade Launcher Weapons
- Magazine capacity has increased for certain weapons.

Explosive Weapons
- Fire damage % has increased.

Thunderbolt Weapons
- Additional damage % has increased.

Hell Poison Weapons
- Poison damage duration has for Hell Poison weapons increased.
- Damage increased for certain weapons.

Tranquilizer Mosin-Nagant
- Tranquilization rate has increased.

Blackhole Launcher
- Base damage and Poison damage increased.

Flamer Sniper Rifle I (Lv.3-5) & Flame Sniper Rifle II (Lv.4-5)
- Based damage has increased.

Shocker Sniper Rifle I (Lv.5) & Shock Sniper Rifle II (Lv.5)
- Base damage has increased.




2) Other Balance Changes



    <*> Changed the weight of below species. - Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel

    <*> Changed the food buffs acquired at Mima’s restaurant - Updated dishes: Feather Dumpling / Mima’s Special Dumpling


[Bug Fixes]



1) Underwater Exploration



    <*> Fixed an issue where the interaction process of killing a fish and/or tranquilizing it did not promptly trigger when Dave got in close-range.
    <*> [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the Antarctic Octopus did not react to attacks while being chased.
    <*> Fixed an issue where an abnormal amount of fish meat was acquired when using Salvage Drones.
    <*> Fixed an issue where Dave’s movement was limited when protecting the baby whale.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the gameplay was sometimes not processed normally after a QTE interaction in a battle.
    <*> Fixed an issue where Dave could get past Tubeworms in certain situations even after turning on the UV Light.
    <*> [FishMon] Fixed an issue where the Wizard Barrel Jellyfish sometimes moved abnormally.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain fish species did not react to Doll Decoy.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the Item Description UI was not displayed as intended when using the Underwater Cargo Box.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the gauge UI was not displayed as intended under certain conditions when using the Shock Harpoon Tip.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the effects of Lure Capsule were sometimes not reflected.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the Dave could die during the animation of using an Emergency Pager.
    <*> Fixed an issue where Dave could enter unopened areas under certain circumstances.
    <*> Fixed an issue where Emergency Pager was displayed as if it could not be used even in cases where it could be.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain species were covered by background objects.


2) Sushi Restaurant



    <*> Fixed an issue where the sources of certain dishes were not displayed correctly.
    <*> Improved input controls in the cooking battle.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the dishes that were registered in the afternoon disappeared under certain conditions.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the amount of Gold displayed differed from the actual amount under certain conditions.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the BGM after the cooking battle was sometimes outputted abnormally.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain dishes from the Branch could not be interacted with using mouse controls.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the VIP missions were sometimes not cleared even when all ingredients have been acquired.
    <*> Fixed an issue where additional Likes were not reflected after a certain amount of Likes at Diamond rank.


3) Boss Fights



    <*> Fixed an issue where the ‘Overweight’ status maintained even after dying in a boss fight
    <*> Fixed an issue where the screen focused on a random spot in the death animations of bosses.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the game could sometimes not be continued after beating the Wolf Eel.
    <*> Fixed an issue where shark bosses did not attack as intended.


4) Sushi Restaurant



    <*> Fixed an issue where the Re-dispatch menu UI were sometimes not being displayed correctly.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the dispatched staff did not return.


5) Missions



    <*> [Rescue the Beluga] Fixed an issue where the beluga mission was cleared even when the antidote was not brought back.
    <*> Fixed an issue where a tutorial scene played at the boat and the gameplay could not be continued.


6) Sea People Village



    <*> Fixed an issue where the interaction button was sometimes not displayed.


7) Other Bug Fixes



    <*> Fixed an issue where the ‘newly acquired’ icon did not disappear in the Diver Box.
    <*> Fixed an issue where the location of certain background objects was different than intended.
    <*> Fixed an issue where certain graphic effects were being displayed differently than intended.
    <*> Fixed minor sound output errors.
    <*> Fixed minor translation errors.


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.

Eoh / BagelMasterFuture / samikat322 / eat the kids first / HighTechLowIQ / goderro /
lostpup9000 / Gouda quiche / Tyzombiecrusher / Bunger Royale / Gaymer /
Caustic / HanA / HansWorst / Silent / hanbin07 / Seong / RahhnStahp / Have A Quick Funeral /
DaPiFanatic / しゃぐăȘん / Hannes / Kuromori / TheTadosaur / !BuilD1 / pickles / Wendy

Thank you!

Dev Interview - Upcoming Quality of Life Update

Hello Divers! 🩈

It's been about a month since the official launch of the game, and we're excited to share some news about our roadmap moving forward in our new dev interview.

In the interview, we'll cover the highly requested quality of life updates that the community has been asking for since Early Access, including the button-mashing one that many people have requested.

Our current focus is to make the current version's release the best experience possible, so we'll address some of the most requested features before moving on to new content updates in the future.

We are truly grateful for the support the community has provided us, from Early Access through the game's launch. Your feedback and suggestions, both negative and positive, have played a crucial role in shaping the game along the way. With these upcoming quality of life changes, we aim to enhance your gaming experience, and we hope you'll continue to be part of our journey in the future.

Thank you for being part of this amazing adventure with us! 🐳

Released- 7/18 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🩐

We have just rolled out a new hotfix to address some of the issues that have been reported to us by the community including improvements to the translation quality of the European languages. To apply the latest hotfix, make sure to update your game to the latest version. Thank you for helping us improve the game.

THIS IS IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:


If you're experiencing an abnormal amount of crashes, graphics issues or encountering a pink arrow on your Title screen, please follow the guide in the link below to verify the integrity of game files on Steam. Please check if it helps resolve the issue.

1. Verify Integrity of Game Files on Steam
Steam verification guide: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB
2. Update your Graphic Card driver to the latest version



◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.0.990
  • Mac OS: v1.0.0.162.mac

◈ Update Details

[table]
[tr]
[th]Potential spoilers regarding the main content of the game have been masked.[/th]
[/tr]
[/table]




[Improvements]


1) Sushi Restaurant

  • Added batch dispatch function.
  • Now you can select multiple employees per ingredient and send them all at once.

2) Sea People Village

    [After Chapter 3] Seaweed Farm Improvements
  • A notification will be displayed when there's a crop ready to be harvested.
  • Crops will be listed by the name of the crop, not by the seed name.

3) Cutscenes

  • Special cutscenes have been added for the final upgrade of each weapon.


[Balance]


1) Boss Fight

  • [Revenge Time!] Adjusted the behavior patterns of the Great White Shark Boss, Klaus.

2) Underwater Exploration

  • [Chapter 3] The Seaweed map will appear more frequently in the Blue Hole.
  • Increased the chance of seaweed and sea urchin spawns.
  • There will be more seaweed and sea urchins appearing at night than during the day.

3) Sushi Restaurant

  • Whole-Roasted Shark Head’s taste value and price has increased.


[Bug Fixes]


1) Sushi Restaurant

  • Fixed an issue where recruitment wasn't possible in certain situations, even if there were available employees to hire, after achieving Diamond rank on Cooksta.
  • [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes close during a Cooking Battle and the mission would not progress.
  • If the game is already saved in the middle of the mission, you will be able to replay the Cooking Battle.
  • [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the Cooking Battle would not progress normally after you upgraded your Cooksta Rank.
  • [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where Cooking Battle mini-games would not work at certain screen resolutions.

2) Underwater Exploration

  • [Chapter 4] Fixed an issue where weapons and items were reset after moving to the Abandoned cave when progressing through the story.
  • [Chapter 5] Fixed an issue where players sometimes couldn’t continue after dying while fleeing from Gadons in the Glacial area.
  • Fixed a bug where the visual effects of weapon crates were displaying incorrectly.
  • [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the dialogue would display incorrectly when retrying certain Fishmon encounters after a failed attempt.

3) Sea People Village

  • Fixed an issue where Dave couldn’t talk to certain Sea People Villagers after finishing the game.

4) Other Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where sounds from certain fish were missing.
  • Fixed an issue where the sound would continue playing repeatedly after defeating certain bosses.
  • Fixed various typos in the text reported to us by the community.
  • Fixed various mistranslations and text that were cut off in certain languages.
  • Improved overall quality of the European language translations (French, Spanish, Portuguese, German)
  • Still a work in progress, but will continue to improve the quality of the translations.



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.

candle / Hyang_Zo / asdff / EL / Have A Quick Funeral / Napkins / c613c613c613 / k1j2h399 / wg0819 / MuscleMuseum892 / ehwjr1103 / [kfl]Unipulyák / tufftatino / Lenny the snek / Jackattack / mibbzz / Drift Monkey / Magbed@Linux! 🐧 / bae / whan9809 / Duralumin / Arakon / yogomove / Gouda quiche

Thank you!

Released- 7/12 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🍣

We have just rolled out a new hotfix to address some of the issues that have been affecting some of our players. To apply the latest hotfix, make sure to update your game to the latest version.

THIS IS IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:


If you're experiencing an abnormal amount of crashes, graphics issues or encountering a pink arrow on your Title screen, please follow the guide in the link below to verify the integrity of game files on Steam. Please check if it helps resolve the issue.

[Steps on How To Verify Integrity of Game Files]


https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB



◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.0.980
  • Mac OS: v1.0.0.158.mac

◈ Update Details

[table]
[tr]
[th]Potential spoilers regarding the main content of the game have been masked.[/th]
[/tr]
[/table]



[Bug Fixes]


1) Boss Fight

  • [Stormy Night #2] Fixed an issue where the wrecking ball would sometimes break while fighting the Mantis Shrimp Boss.
  • [Stormy Night #2] Adjusted the behavior pattern of the Mantis Shrimp Boss.

2) Underwater Exploration

  • Fixed an issue where the game would not progress after using the Steam overlay feature.
  • [Chapter 1] Fixed an issue where the shipwreck would disappear or the dialogue popup would not disappear after the “Duff’s Pink Delivery” cutscene.
  • [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where players would sometimes not be able to progress during the “Lost Baby Manatee” mission.
  • [Chapter 5] Fixed an issue where player controls would occasionally become unresponsive when attempting a retry after dying while fleeing from the Giant Gadon in the Glacial area.
  • Fixed an issue where Dave would sometimes freeze during a charged melee attack.
  • Fixed an issue where the fish count displayed on the Fish Tracker did not match the actual number of fish owned.
  • Fixed an issue where certain shark species would not fall asleep when hit with the Modified Hush Darts in specific situations.
  • Fixed an issue where Tuna would behave abnormally when using the Lure Capsule.
  • Improved the movement patterns of certain fish species that were exhibiting abnormal movement paths.
  • Fixed an issue where certain item descriptions showed the item names instead of their actual descriptions.
  • Fixed an issue where the wrong location name was displayed on the pop-up window when exiting certain areas.

3) Sea People Village

  • [Chapter 4] Fixed an issue where Dave was unable to move after the cutscene where Tenzhin explains the history of the Sea People.
  • [Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes freeze when using the Sea People’s Request Board.
  • Fixed an issue where the Fish Tracker sometimes wouldn’t function inside buildings in the Sea People Village.
  • Fixed an issue where the “Call” UI for the Beluga taxi would appear in areas where players couldn’t use it.

4) Sushi Restaurant

  • Made it so that the cancel button no longer displays on the day of dispatch completion.
  • Fixed an issue where the Taste values of craftable dishes were displayed incorrectly in the ingredient information window.
  • Changed it so that the ingredient information window will display unresearched dishes as silhouettes.

5) Farm & Fish Farm

  • Moray Eels will now be moved to the nighttime zone on the Fish Farm.
  • Existing Moray Eels have been moved to the nighttime zone on the Fish Farm.
  • Fixed an issue where the fertilizer image overlapped with Dave on the farm.

6) Phone Apps

  • Sato’s animation will change when players have gotten 3 stars on all the Marinca.
  • Fixed an issue where some images on the Marinca were cut off.
  • Fixed an issue where the image of the pearl would sometimes remain on the screen in the GYAO! Mini-game.

7) Other fixes

  • Fixed an issue where some dialogue displayed the wrong speaker.
  • Resolved some issues with certain text being cut off in some UI elements.
  • Improved the layout of some UI elements.
  • Enhanced the quality of some sound effects.
  • Fixed various mistranslations and typos in the text reported to us by the community.


[Balancing]


1) Farm & Fish Farm

  • Reduced the rate at which nutrients decrease due to planted crops.
  • Other fertilizers, apart from nutrient fertilizers, will now restore a certain amount of nutrients.

2) Underwater Exploration

  • The number of pieces of flesh that you can obtain from the following species when capturing them at 3 stars has been increased.
  • Stargazer / Spider Crab / Sally Lightfoot Crab


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.

German / Don't@Me / Xenthori / mullfred / Acrana / 𝕬𝖑𝖕𝖔𝖓𝖘 / Miles Prower / JJZ / Mr. G / EnderCat888 / czling / Player / playing / samikat322 / eat the kids first / WoodenJoe / ArsenicDrop / Myoukuma / Bandabydoo / k1j2h399 / Grumpkin / 정ìč˜ìž„ꔐ / whan9809 / Reid75 / Archaela / Ryo / LELE / super12005 / CANTATATA / [FR]Coxlox / velvetina rapids / Carahina / Frozzty / TheLifeOfWar / Bre / Cerebrawl / Vitran1211 / yogomove / Ma3l / Ka27 / PJong / navaronbracke / PlatinumSarge / Delta / Pigeon / Arakon / Gouda quiche

Thank you!

A Special Thank You from the Devs



As our game passes its tenth day since the official release, we are thrilled to have reached one million accumulated users. We are immensely grateful to each and every one of you. While acknowledging areas for improvement, we have diligently addressed them with invaluable feedback from our engaged community. This indispensable input is undeniably what led to positive reviews internationally.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to carefully listening to your opinions and continuously adding enjoyable and exciting content. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and encourage you to stay tuned for more updates. Thank you!

Released- 7/10 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🩀

We’ve got a new hotfix rolling out today. Hopefully this helps resolve some of the issues that some of our divers have been experiencing. Thank you for being so patient with us while we continue to polish the game. You guys are an amazing community and it’s all thanks to you that we were able to catch so many bugs. To apply the latest hotfix, make sure to update your game to the latest version.

THIS IS IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:


If you're experiencing an abnormal amount of crashes, graphics issues or encountering a pink arrow on your title screen, please follow the guide in the link below to verify the integrity of game files on Steam. Please check if it helps resolve the issue.


[Steps on How To Verify Integrity of Game Files]


https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB



◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.0.976
  • Mac OS: v1.0.0.156.mac

◈ Update Details

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[Bug Fixes]


1) Sushi Restaurant

  1. Fixed an issue where players could repeatedly obtain dispatch rewards in certain situations.
  2. Fixed an issue where the Cooksta judges would occasionally appear to be duplicated during the rank-up animation.

2) Underwater Exploration

  • [Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the inventory weight was not displayed correctly when restarting in the Sea People Village.
  • [Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the interaction UI was occasionally not displayed at the entrance of buildings in the Sea People Village.
  • Fixed an issue where certain fish were getting stuck in walls or clustering together abnormally.
  • Fixed an issue where certain items were floating instead of being attached to the ground.
  • [Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the camera transitions during Fishmon encounters were awkward.
  • [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where Dave sometimes couldn’t pick up a weapon after saving the baby manatee.

3) Mission

  • We have made a change to Duff's weapon tutorial, shifting it from a Main Mission to a Side Mission. This adjustment prevents it from conflicting with other Main Missions.

4) Boss Fights

  • Fixed an issue where certain boss fights could not progress properly when the bosses were in an enraged state.

5) Farm & Fish Farm

  • Fixed the issue where the depth descriptions and icons in some fish farms did not match.

6) Other Fixes

  • Fixed some text that would overflow or overlap when it was longer than two lines.
  • Added missing sounds and improved sound quality.
  • Fixed an issue where the cover images of some songs didn't match the actual tracks.
  • Fixed various mistranslated text and typos reported to us by the community.
  • [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the changed outfit during the mini-game in the Sea People Village was not applied correctly.


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.

Gouda quiche / 눈뜕 / Ma3l / TheLifeOfWar / Aphiren /loba / softsoap52 / Arakon / Platonic / RUSAL / DarkAcid1212 / V.Marceline / Yuuni / mout / Myoukuma

Thank you!

Released- 7/7 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🐡

There were a few issues after yesterday's hotfix. We wanted to address them promptly, so we're rolling out another hotfix to resolve those issues.

If you're experiencing an abnormal amount of crashes or encountering a pink arrow on your Title screen, please follow the guide in the link below to verify the integrity of game files on Steam. Please check if it helps resolve the issue.

[Steps on How To Verify Integrity of Game Files]


https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB



◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.0.972
  • Mac OS: v1.0.0.154.mac

◈ Update Details


[Bug Fixes]


1) In-game Text

  • Fixed an issue where certain text was not being displayed correctly in multiple languages.
2) Fish

  • Fixed an issue where players couldn’t control Dave while evading attacks from Shortfin Makos, making Dave unresponsive.
3) Underwater Exploration

  • Fixed an issue where the menu options UI would sometimes not show up when using the mirror.


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.

Sami / YokaĂŻ / ASTRA / Weeks / I Hate Onions / Ka27 / Pehiko / MasterEggFarmer / disgruntled_grunt / Narf / eagertuna0 / JavaMirier / twip / elly / Makenbacon07 / warjacob / Sneaks / urbae / Rhazi

Thank you!

Released- 7/6 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🩑

It's that time of day again. We understand that it can be frustrating to download a new patch every day, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Rest assured, we're working hard to address as many issues as possible and improve your gaming experience. Your patience is greatly appreciated as we strive to polish the game. Please note that we'll continue to release hotfixes to ensure a smooth diving experience without any glitches. Thank you for your understanding and support.

We also remind our divers that if you are experiencing crashes after an update, please make sure to follow these steps on how to verify the integrity of game files and see if it helps resolve the issue.


[Steps on How To Verify Integrity of Game Files]


https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB



◈ Updated Version:

  • Windows: v1.0.0.969
  • Mac OS: 1.0.0.153.mac

◈ Update Details

[table]
[tr]
[th]Potential spoilers regarding the main content of the game have been masked.[/th]
[/tr]
[/table]



[System Improvements]


1) Sushi Restaurant

  • Added the ability to resend the same workers in the employee dispatch results window.

2) Missions

  • [Chapter 5] Added checkpoints to each floor of the stealth mission so if you fail on a specific floor, you'll be able to restart from there.
  • [Chapter 5] Adjusted the difficulty for certain parts of the stealth mission.

3) Sea People Village

  • Improved the seed shop so that identical seeds can now stack in a single slot.


  • Made it easier for you to buy and sell items in the Sea People Village shops. Now, you can use the up button to quickly purchase or sell items based on the number of Bei you currently have in your possession.


[Balancing]


1) Farm

  • Adjusted the minimum yield of white rice based on the soil nutrition. The higher the soil nutrient level, the greater the minimum harvest quantity of white rice.

2) Weapon Enhancement Parts

  • Improved drop rates for weapon enhancement materials from certain fish species.

[Bug Fixes]


1) Underwater Exploration

  • Fixed an issue where ammo from the Death Sniper Rifle was not penetrating as intended.
  • Fixed an issue where the Fish Tracker wasn’t responding when clicked
  • [Chapter 6] Sea People Village – Fixed an issue where Dave wasn’t able to move when using the mirror to travel to the Glacial Area.
  • Fixed an issue where the interaction area was limited when the Marbled Electric Ray is in a sleeping state.
  • Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes freeze when using an escape pod.
  • Fixed an issue where Dave would sometimes be unable to move when charging a melee weapon attack.
  • [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where players were unable to damage Dunkleosteus with the shovel.

2) Party

  • [Chapter 4] The following changes have been made for the issue where the Cucumber Party starts before unlocking the Vegetable farm:

    • If the party-related missions have not been fully completed, the missions will be canceled and can be accepted again at a later time.
    • For those that were unable to progress with any part of the mission, the party will end and you will have to wait until the next party.

3) Bosses

  • [Stormy Night #2] Fixed an issue with the Mantis Shrimp boss fight where Dave was unable to leave the region after defeating the boss.

4) Sea People Village

  • Fixed an issue where the related popup did not appear when attempting to go to the depths while riding on the Beluga.

5) Sushi Shop

  • Fixed an issue where it was possible to use a specific method to exchange employees while the restaurant is open.

    • However, adding employees to vacant positions is still possible.
  • [VIP Mission #3] Fixed an issue where the branch manager UI was displayed incorrectly.

6) Other Fixes

  • Fixed an issue in the To-do app where the missions that were cleared during Early Access were displayed incorrectly.
  • Adjusted and improved the BGM and sound volume.
  • Fixed various text errors
  • Fixed an issue where the spawning areas of certain fish were displayed incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue where hiding the mini-map in the Sea People Village didn’t work when using a Switch Pro Controller.


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.

Polar / Buddabunz / seaweed / Lizet / Runestone / Astralopithecus / junseo333

Thank you!