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rguments about what kind of thing a thing is are one of the leading causes of schisms—don't get a 19th century biologist started on lichen, if you happen to meet the ghost of one—and a rift opened up between gamers this week over one such taxonomic debate: whether or not Dave the Diver is an "independent game."..
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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 OS: v1.0.1.278.mac
◈ Update Details
  • Minor bug fix - See below for details.


[h2][Bug Fix][/h2]

[h3]1) Promotion Codes[/h3]
    Fixed an issue where a certain promotion code could not be used.




[h3]Additional Information[/h3]
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


[h3]◈ Notes[/h3]
* 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.

[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]

[h3]1) Sea People Village[/h3]
    [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where Dave could not move under certain situations in the Sea People Village.

[h3]2) Sushi Restaurant[/h3]
    [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where certain misssions could no longer be progressed if they overlapped with the VIP Cooking Battle.

[h3]3) Underwater Exploration[/h3]
    [Chapter 2] Fixed an issue where the laser pointers were not visible in the Dolphin rescue mission.

[h3]4) Bosses[/h3]
    [Chapter 2] Fixed an issue where currents would remain after defeating the Wolf Eel in certain situations.

[h3]5) Other Bug Fixes[/h3]
    Fixed incorrect translations and incorrectly displayed texts in certain languages.


[h2][Improvements][/h2]

[h3]1) Controls[/h3]
    Reduced the difficulty of actions that require quick left and right movements in QTEs(Quick Time Events).



[h3]Additional Information[/h3]
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


[h3]◈ Notes[/h3]
* 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.


[h2][Improvements][/h2]

[h3]1) Bosses[/h3]
    [After Chapter 7] Made balance adjustments on the battle with Lusca.

[h3]2) Missions[/h3]
    [After Chapter 6] Improved the gameplay and goal recognition of the Ice Pick minigame in 'The Disappearance of Selgio' mission.

[h3]3) Underwater Exploration[/h3]
    Changed the size of certain species.

[h3]4) Additional Improvements[/h3]
    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.


[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]

[h3]1) Bosses[/h3]
    [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.

[h3]2) Missions[/h3]
    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.

[h3]3) Underwater Exploration[/h3]
    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.

[h3]4) Sea People Village[/h3]
    [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.

[h3]5) Other Bug Fixes[/h3]
    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.


[h3]Additional Information[/h3]
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


[h3]◈ Notes[/h3]
* 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

Released - 10/14 Hotfix

Greetings, Divers! 🦞

There has been another bug which prevented players from enjoying the game experience.
We have applied the fix into our latest patch.
Please let us know in our community pages if there are any further problems.
We'll keep monitoring them to implement the fixes as soon as possible.


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: v1.0.1.1119
  • Mac OS: v1.0.1.235.mac
◈ Update Details
Potential spoilers regarding the main content of the game have been masked.

[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]

[h3]1) Missions[/h3]
    [After Chapter 7] Fixed an issue where another boss appeared when entering the new boss Lusca battle.


[h3]Additional Information[/h3]
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


[h3]◈ Notes[/h3]
* 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.

예준, Minkie, Khan