DAVE THE DIVER News

Greetings, Divers! 🐳

It seems we still have a few kinks to work out. We've rolled out a hotfix to tackle some issues that users have been experiencing since version 1.0. Please note that there will be two hotfixes today to create a smoother gameplay experience for everyone. We’ll announce the second hotfix once it is released.

We want to express our gratitude to our awesome Divers for providing us with feedback to help improve the game.

◈ Updated Version:

• Windows: v1.0.0.939
  
• Mac OS: v1.0.0.135.mac
  

◈ Update Details


[h3][Bug Fix][/h3]

1) Save Related Issue

• Fixed an issue where some divers who played in the Early Access version were unable to save their game after the update.
  

2) Boss Related: Mantis Shrimp Boss

• Fixed an issue where divers didn’t have an option to return to the boat even after running out of oxygen.
  
• Fixed an issue where divers were occasionally unable to grab onto the chain, which was causing users to be unable to progress.
  
• Fixed an issue where the water current was too strong.
  

3) Missions

• Fixed an issue where the “Decipher the weathered stone slab” mini-game would not progress properly at certain screen resolutions.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could not progress during certain mini-games.
  
• Fixed an issue where returning to the boat during a specific mission and then resuming the mission prevented players from accessing the corresponding area.
  
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to progress to the next level despite meeting the specific mission conditions.
  
• Fixed an issue in a specific mission where progress could not be made if Suwam was blocking an object.
  

4) Underwater Exploration

• Fixed an issue where Dave would sometimes get stuck in the terrain.
  
• Fixed an issue where the screen would glitch when using a harpoon in certain situations.
  
• Fixed an issue where Dave was not receiving any oxygen when opening the large clams that are intended to provide oxygen.
  
• Fixed certain object actions so they work in both left and right directions.
  

5) Fish Farm

• Fixed an issue where you couldn't interact with fish farms.
  

6) Fish Related

• Fixed an issue where certain fish get stuck in the terrain.
  
• Improved combat behavior for certain fish.
  
• Fixed an issue where fish were spawning inside the walls.
  

7) Other Fixes

• Fixed various text errors.
  
• Improved some effects.
  
• Fixed an issue where the virtual keyboard wasn’t working properly.
  
• Fixed some fish images that were displaying incorrectly in the Marinca app.
  
• Fixed an intermittent black screen when entering the Sea People Village Arcade.
  

[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
  

◈ 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.

DuDu_ / 鲸卿 / 현민 / tjtmdguq / Ivy_F / TacoNoods / 라짱 / 봄봄 / thexellos / 木土木土木 / [DHl] / Frozzty / maggie4339梅雞 / ChickenSoup / 할게없는행인 / Lapislazuli / ARG_Park / Chara / JHJHJHJH / 김창 / oat / Arno / vash / Lía


Thank you!

Greetings, Divers! 🐳

We've rolled out a hotfix to tackle some bugs arising from our 1.0 version.

We wanted to say thanks to our awesome Divers that provided us with the feedback to help us improve the game.


◈ Updated Version:

• Windows: v1.0.0.935
  
• Mac: v1.0.0.133 mac
  

◈ Update Details

[h3][Bug Fix][/h3]

1) Missions
- Fixed an issue in the "Cobra's Lost Crowbar" quest where the number of Sally Lightfoot crabs caught was incorrect and prevented divers from progressing.

2) Farm & Fish Farm
- Fixed an issue where you couldn't interact with Otto or anything on the fish farm

3) Underwater Exploration
- Fixed an issue where fish were getting stuck in walls in certain areas
- Fixed an issue where certain bosses weren't working properly


[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
  

◈ 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.

Thank you!

Hey everyone! 🐳
It's the DAVE THE DIVER development team.

Eight months have flown by since we launched Early Access on October 27 last year. We've had a mix of excitement and nervousness throughout this journey.

Now, the moment we've all been eagerly awaiting is finally here.

[h3]Dave the Diver has officially left Early Access! [/h3]

We owe a huge thanks to all of you in the community for your valuable feedback, whether positive, negative, or somewhere in between. It's because of your love for the game that Dave the Diver has evolved into something even better!

In this shiny 1.0 release, get ready to explore new areas, dive into the complete story, and encounter a whole bunch of new species and mini-games. We've carried over all the data from Early Access, so no worries there, and you'll have no limits on items and gold anymore.

But let's get one thing straight: v1.0 isn't the end, it's just the beginning! If you come across any issues or have suggestions for improvements, don't hesitate to share them with us on the Steam community or our official Discord. We're here to listen and make things right. And hey, we'll keep working hard to bring you even more enjoyable content!

Once again, a heartfelt thank you for your unwavering support. We genuinely hope that Dave the Diver continues to bring joy and fun to your life!

Sincerely,

The DAVE THE DIVER Development Team


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[h3][Patch Notes][/h3]

New Chapters Added

• Added the remaining chapters of the game. (Chapters 4-7)
  
• Completion of Dave’s story with the Sea People
  

New Areas

• Glacial Area and other areas added
  

New Fish

• Added a variety of new fish species to new and existing regions.
  
• Added Fishmon - mutated fish content
  

New Bosses

• New story and event bosses
  

Sea People Village Shops

• Restaurant, Workshop, Seed Shop and more available in the Sea People Village
  

New Farming Content

• New farm content, including field crops, poultry farms, and more.
  

New Mini-games

• New story mini-games
  
• Variety of new Photo Spots
  
• Mobile Game : GYAO!
  

New Weapons & Upgrades

• Ice Gun
  
• New Upgraded Weapons
  
• Dive Knife Upgrade
  
• Variety of new melee weapons
  

New Sushi Shop Events

• VIP Cooking Competitions
  
• Cocktails
  
• Variety of party events
  

New Functions

• Fish Tracker
  
• Beluga Taxi
  
• Salvage Drone has been added, allowing you to haul large fish and obtain 3-star fish.
  
• The existing weapon drops when acquiring a new one, instead of disappearing.
  
• Boat Reskin System
  

Balance changes

• Balance changes to Weapons/iDiver Items
  
• Balance changes to sushi restaurant operations, staff, food, and more
  

Other Changes

• Changed the button action for removing stakes from button mashing to a timed action.
  
• Bosses can drop ingredients for new dishes.
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed various bugs from the Early Access version.
  

Additional languages

• French
  
• Portuguese
  

Supporter Pack (Additional purchase required):
Additional content for supporters is available for purchase.

• Boat Skins
  
• Digital Artbook
  
• Digital Soundtrack
  

Hello Divers,

We're back with a new dev interview. We know it has been a while since we made one of these but after we released our official trailer, we wanted to give everyone a brief explanation for some of the things that are coming your way on June 28th.

In the interview we will show you some in-game footage of new areas, new weapons, new functions and of course some QOL improvements.

We'll also be adding 2 additional languages as we know some of you have been asking for this for a while now. This will probably be our last dev interview before we launch the game.

As always, we're extremely grateful for the support the community has provided us during the Early Access period. Your feedback and suggestions have helped us polish the game so that we can make everyone's gaming experience even better. Please know that this is just the beginning, and we hope that everyone will still continue to provide us with feedback and suggestions after the launch. We're so excited about the new adventures, features and improvements coming your way. So, keep your gear ready and stay tuned for more Dave the Diver!

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Thanks again and dive safe!

Greetings, Divers! 🐳

We've rolled out a hotfix to tackle some bugs arising from our last update on 4/25 (Tue). We wanted to say thanks to our awesome Divers that provided us with the feedback to help us improve the game.

Check out the list of updates below.

◈ Updated Version:

• Windows: v0.6.1.816
  
• Mac: v0.6.1.102.mac
  

◈ Update Details

[h3][BUG FIXES][/h3]
1) Missions

• Fixed an issue where some dialogue was not displayed after completing the Maki mission.
  

2) Controls

• Fixed an issue where taking a Photo Spot picture did not work properly with non-Xbox controllers.
  
• Fixed an issue where certain buttons were set incorrectly for non-Xbox controllers.
  

3) Sushi Restaurant

• Fixed an issue where Dave would sometimes slip on the incline at the entrance of the sushi restaurant.
  

◈ 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.

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.

ArouNdDGAMETIME / ->V- lordmasta!

We're truly grateful for our amazing community that consistently offers us invaluable insights and suggestions. As we progress towards the official launch, your patience and understanding throughout the development journey mean a lot to us.

If you come across any bugs or have anything to share, don’t hesitate to connect with us on Discord or drop us a line on our Steam forums. We are happy to discuss things to improve our game, including suggestions for new fish and other features that you would like to see in the game.

Thank you once again for your continued support and feedback. We look forward to hearing from you and making the game even better together.

Thank you!