Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC Gets Release Date

I love Dave the Diver. It’s a great mix of cozy vibes and tense danger. I play it for a few days, then I set it down and move to other things. Now, it seems like I’ll have another reason to dip back into it later this year.

The “In the Jungle” DLC is coming to Dave the Diver on June 18^th for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 platforms. The DLC will add a whole new type of gameplay, this time out of the water. Check out what the press release says about “In the Jungle:”

“[Thursday], DAVE THE DIVER developer Mintrocket revealed the release date for the forthcoming ‘In the Jungle’ DLC, launching on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 platforms on June 18th worldwide.

‘In the Jungle’ sees Dave venture into all-new territory, as he embraces new freshwater responsibilities, meets the locals, helps familiar friends, and explores unfamiliar waters. This quaint jungle village is brimming with opportunity…and just a splash of danger. The DLC launches with approximately 10 hours of content, introducing surprising new encounters and mechanics that branch boldly away from the base game and previous DLCs.

Welcome to Utara, a jungle village where time flows in real-time. Here, Dave can spend his days freely diving underwater, gathering fruits and resources — and, naturally, building relationships with the locals by completing tasks and side quests. As ever, Dave finds himself surrounded by potential friends (and future customers) whose trust and patronage must be earned. As relationships deepen, so too do the rewards, unlocking new opportunities throughout Utara and creating ripple effects that extend all the way to Bancho’s restaurant business.

One of “In the Jungle’s” biggest departures from the base game is the introduction of Bancho Grill, a brand-new restaurant in Utara featuring a fully cooked freshwater menu.

Unlike Bancho Sushi, where movement was limited, Dave can now move freely throughout the Grill, serving customers across multiple areas rather than a single horizontal plane. As Dave’s bonds with villagers grow, they’ll begin visiting Bancho Grill as diners, making the restaurant a key hub and a vital link between Dave and the village community.

This time around, Dave dives into a massive freshwater lake instead of the Blue Hole — one packed with new aquatic life, unexpected cuisine options, and plenty of lurking danger. New waters demand new tools, and Mintrocket revealed Dave’s latest piece of gear: the Jungle Gun. This versatile weapon can freely transform into net guns, shotguns, snipers, or regular guns, allowing Dave to adapt on the fly and giving players the freedom to experiment with their preferred combat styles.”

In addition, physical editions on PS5 and Switch 2 have been announced. Dave the Diver: Complete Edition will contain all DLC, including the “In the Jungle” expansion. I’m very excited to go into the jungle with Dave and friends, so this expansion will be a nice treat for June.