Dave the Diver Launches on Xbox Series X/S

Dave the Diver, the acclaimed adventure game blending underwater exploration and restaurant management, launched on Xbox Series X/S on Thursday following an announcement at the Xbox Partner Preview showcase.

Developed by South Korean studio Mintrocket, the title arrived as a surprise shadow drop, marking the final major platform release after debuting on PC via Steam in January 2023. It later expanded to Nintendo Switch in October 2023, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in April 2024, and a dedicated version for Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this month. Xbox players, who had waited over two years for the port, can now access the full base game along with all previously released downloadable content packs.

The game follows protagonist Dave as he spends his days diving into the mysterious Blue Hole ocean depths to catch fish using a harpoon gun, navigating survival challenges and underwater threats. By night, he manages a sushi restaurant, preparing and serving meals from his daily catches to customers. This dual structure combines elements of action-adventure, role-playing, and simulation, with additional features like minigames, errands for an underwater civilization, and resource...