DAVE THE DIVER News

Greetings, Divers! 🦞

In our continuous effort to enhance your gaming experience,
we’re rolling out another hotfix patch to address a few bugs and implement improvements.

Your feedback and support in our community pages have been invaluable,
and we’re committed to making ‘Dave the Diver’ even more enjoyable for all our divers.

Thank you for your dedication to the game.


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: v1.0.1.1118
  
• Mac OS: v1.0.1.234.mac

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


[h2][Improvements][/h2]

[h3]1) Missions[/h3]

[Chapter 6] Improved the gameplay mechanics and difficulty of the ‘Lure Selgio’ minigame so that divers would have an easier time understanding the mission objective and playing the minigame.

[h3]2) Controller Vibration Improvements[/h3]

Improved the vibrations of controllers for certain weapons and boss fights.

[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]
[h3]1) Bosses[/h3]

[After Chapter 7] Fixed an issue where the target of impact for some of Lusca’s attacks were positioned in awkward places. [Chapter 7] Fixed an issue where the screen would intermittently go dark during battles with Yawie.

[h3]2) Missions[/h3]

Fixed an issue where mission-related dialogues for certain Crab Trap missions would be skipped if other missions were also being progressed at the same time. [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where coming out of the water during the ‘Trapped in the Glacial Cave‘ mission would prevent Dave from restarting the mission under certain conditions. [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the ‘The Disappearance of Selgio’ mission could not be progressed under certain conditions. [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where Dave could pass through impassable locations during the ‘The Disappearance of Selgio’ mission. [Chatper 5] Fixed an issue where the screen would go dark and the game would not progress after the stealth mission.

[h3]3) Sushi Restaurant[/h3]

Fixed an issue where certain missions could no longer be progressed if they overlapped with Cooking Battles. Fixed an issue where certain UI texts were displayed abnormally in certain languages.

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

Fixed an issue where the manatee and its cart were moving separately in the seaweed farm. Fixed an issue where the level display of a certain seed would be displayed incorrectly in the seed inventory. Fixed an issue where the mission objectives sometimes disappeared in the Sea People Village.

[h3]5) Underwater Exploration[/h3]

Fixed an issue where the sound effects of ocean currents were emitted abnormally.

[h3]6) Other Bug Fixes[/h3]

Fixed an issue where the Steam achievement ‘Dev Killer’ could not be achieved. Fixed an issue where the ‘Early Access’ guide was displayed in the Guide App under certain conditions. Fixed an issue where certain interaction icons for controllers covered the in-game UI when talking with Cobra. Fixed some text typos that were reported in our community pages.

[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.

사모예드, 못, TdplKD, Archdruid, ilisundo, ⌗ 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 ˚✧, thelen, Colvion.TTV

2023's best game about managing an underwater sushi restaurant is getting even better. The already ludicrously deep Dave the Diver got its first content update yesterday, bringing a surfeit of improvements to the undersea management sim and, crucially, introducing the spellbinding notion of the "Lobster Party"...
Read more.

Greetings, Divers! 🦞

Another hotfix patch was conducted to fix a few more bugs.
We appreciate all diver reports in our communities.
We will always strive to create a better gaming environment for our divers.

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: v1.0.1.1107
  
• Mac OS: v1.0.1.229.mac

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

[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]

[h3]1) Missions[/h3]

[Chapter 6] Fixed an issue during the ‘Lure Selgio’ mission where you could no longer progress in certain situations. [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the map would be displayed abnormally under certain conditions during the ‘Trapped in the Glacial Cave’ mission.

[h3]2) Sea People Village[/h3]

[After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where two Belugas would sometimes be displayed after being introduced to the Beluga Taxi content. [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the screen zoomed out when a portal was used while riding a Beluga.

[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.

Bread Bunny / Odysseus / 사자엥

Greetings, Divers! 🦞

To fix a few bugs that arose after today’s patch, we have conducted another hotfix!
We apologize to players who have been unable to progress in the game.

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: v1.0.1.1106
  
• Mac OS: v1.0.1.228.mac

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

[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]

[h3]1) Missions[/h3]

[Chapter 3] Fixed an issue that prevented further progress during Bancho’s flashback sequence. [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the map was sometimes displayed abnormally during missions in the Glacial Area. [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where temporary graphic error was displayed when failing specific missions in the Glacial Area.

[h3]2) Sea People Village[/h3]

[Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the screen zoomed out when a portal was used while riding a Beluga. [Chatper 6] Fixed an issue that prevented players from calling Menatees during the Missing Beluga mission.

[h3]3) Sushi Restaurant[/h3]

Fixed an issue where images of transparent fish were displayed in an awkward manner.

[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.

넌항상이런식이야 / 골바 / ㅅㅇ / dbfontaine / Odysseus / Alebert / 072 / RealKids / 사자엥 / junho.park317 / blk_kitty_27 / aron10067 / emerald / 墨冰 / CX330 / xfichtl1 / 2858107847 / 敷衍 / Royalmark / TheDumbsheep / Dr. Doofenshmirtz

Greetings, Divers! 🦞

We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to bring you an exciting new update!
Our team has tried our best to address your feedback and are thrilled to introduce a wave of fresh content that will enhance your diving experience.
Get ready to embark on new adventures and explore the ocean like never before!



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: v1.0.1.1103
  
• Mac OS: v1.0.1.226.mac

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

[h2][New Contents][/h2]

[h3]1) New Story - Sub Missions[/h3]

New sub missions have been added to late-game regions (Glacial Area/Passage), which were previously focused on the main story.

[h3]2) Lobsters & Crab Traps[/h3]

New crabs and lobsters have been introduced along with the system called ‘Crab Traps’, which are used for catching them. You can set up crab traps and wait to capture crabs, lobsters, and etc. A new “Lobster Party” event, featuring new species, have been added.

[h3]3) Auto Farming[/h3]

Hire MC Sammy to help with chores in the farm. New devices for storing eggs and feeding chickens have been added.

[h3]4) New Event Boss[/h3]

A new boss will appear when ALL Marinca cards have been collected.

[h3]5) New Special Customer - Wandering Merchant[/h3]

New special customer ‘Wandering Merchant’ will visit Bancho Sushi. Serve him a special dish and he’ll occasionally return to sell various items, including new ingredients.

[h3]6) New Night Species[/h3]

To address the issue of many daytime fish species being prevalent during night dives, we are introducing new exclusive fish species that can only be found at night.

[h3]7) Additional Contents[/h3]

Seed upgrade is now available at Kazhin’s seed shop. An ‘Operator' has been added to your contacts. Contact the operator to enter promotion codes, check your fortune, and review your dive information.

A new ‘Nocturnal’ category has been added to the Marinca. Species that only appear at night will be moved to this category.

[h3]8) Trading Cards & Steam Point Shop Items[/h3]

Various Steam Point Shop items including Trading Cards, Emoticons, and Backgrounds will be added. https://store.steampowered.com/points/shop/app/1868140

[h2][Improvements & Balance Changes][/h2]

[h3]1) Loading Time and Performance Improvements[/h3]

We’ve conducted an overall optimization of the game, resulting in shorter loading times and overall performance enhancements. Face icons of NPCs are now displayed on the loading screen.

[h3]2) Underwater Exploration[/h3]

Aggro range, speed, and damage of thresher sharks have been reduced. The magazine that Dave reads during the depressurizing screen in the escape pod has changed to ‘Weekly Fish’.

[h3]3) Missions[/h3]

[Chapter 2] You can now resume your progress from a mid-mission save point even if you die when escorting Ramo. [Chapter 2] Improved the issue where it was difficult to notice that a phone call had to be made after defeating the Giant Squid.

[h3]4) Sushi Restaurant[/h3]

Made improvements to prevent the same party from being selected repeatedly. [After Chapter 3] Addressed the issue where the chopping animation was a bit off during the VIP cooking battle. When each employee reaches their maximum level, you can view their Cooksta feed which showcases their daily lives on your phone. You can now engage in new conversations with the employees assigned as managers during daytime. New Bancho cutscene for enhancing dishes have been added.

[h3]5) Farm & Fish Farm[/h3]

Added an option to prioritize 2-star or 3-star fish when utilizing the ‘Keep up to 2’ function. You can now farm fish species that were previously unavailable in the fish farm.

[h3]6) Sea People Village[/h3]

You can now purchase seeds directly from Gumo at the seaweed farm. New dumpling has been added at Mima’s Restaurant. New missions for late-game have been added to the board in Sea People Village.

[h3]7) Other Improvements[/h3]

You can now engage in more diverse conversations with the people on your contacts. [Japanese Only] Ruby characters have been added for divers who play the game in Japanese.

[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]

[h3]1) Missions[/h3]

[After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where the ‘Wedding Song Record’ mission could not be completed under certain circumstances. [Chapter 6] Fixed an issue where the menatee would pass through walls in the ‘Lost Baby Menatee’ mission.

[h3]2) Sushi Restaurant[/h3]

[After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue in the ‘Whose fried food is the best?’ mission where ingredients would occasionally fall outside the pot. [After Chapter 3] Fixed an issue where not all customers would enter the restaurant during the Jellyfish Party. Fixed an issue where Luis’s contact was not registered in specific situations. Fixed an issue where the BGM did not speed up when the restaurant was about to close.

[h3]3) Underwater Exploration[/h3]

Fixed an issue where the movements of the Pink Dolphin would appear choppy when taking photos in its photo spot. Fixed an issue where the background UI of item acquisition screen was displayed abnormally in specific regions. Fixed an issue where the ammo box disappeared in certain situations. Fixed an issue where Dave’s breathing effect was not displayed in some cutscenes.

[h3]4) Other Bug Fixes[/h3]

Fixed the typos and errors of in-game texts that were reported in our community channels. Fixed an issue where texts would go over their UI boundaries in the pause window during mid-dive. Fixed an issue where the fish farm tutorial was not displayed as intended when playing the game in certain resolutions.

[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.

Jeremy / XtremeHairball / Salmon / peperozz / RedKitKats / soso / Wendy