Summary

  • Plans for expanding Dave the Diver IP are in motion, post success.
  • Backstories of characters could inspire new genres for the series.
  • Collaborations have showcased the game's versatility and potential for experimentation.

The universe of Dave the Diver could see an expansion soon, and there's already reason to feel hopeful if it branches out. Dave the Diver proved to be a surprise indie hit when it released in June 2023, and its footprint in the scene has grown significantly in the year since it came out. Given the game's success, there are prospects for a sequel or successor in the future. It seems that the game's creator already has some ideas of where to go next, and considering Dave the Diver's trajectory, they have a real chance to succeed.

There are plans to expand the Dave the Diver IP, according to creator Jaeho Hwang. After the game became a surprise hit, it has seen several updates and collaborations that have kept the developers busy. While still a fairly new game at just over a year old, Dave the Diver already has several accomplishments to its name, from multiple notable collaborations to widespread acclaim since release. The confidence that the creator shows in the IP's future seems very appropriate considering the circumstances. While nothing concrete has come from these comments as of yet, it could take future news about Dave the Diver in interesting directions.

Dave the Diver's Next Step Could be a Completely Different Spin-Off

Dave the Diver's Creator Wants its World to Branch Out

One of the possible ideas for new content regarding Dave the Diver proposed by Hwang involves exploring the backstories of the game's principal characters. Dave the Diver's main cast consists of characters with distinct roles and backgrounds that leave plenty to the imagination. Aside from the game's consistently underestimated hero, there is also his shady friend Cobra, as well as the stoic sushi chef Bancho. Looking outside the main trio introduces even more options, such as the anime-obsessed gunsmith Duff and eccentric archaeologist Dr. Bacon. Dave the Diver's cast all have their own quirks, which are all a part of the game's charm.

Dave the Diver's Cast is Overflowing with Personality

There are a lot of directions for the series to go after Dave the Diver's updates come to an end. The diverse collection of skills and backstories among Dave the Diver's cast make exploring several genres possible. For instance, Cobra's background as an arms dealer has the potential to inspire an action game. Meanwhile, Bancho's backstory could lead to a cooking game based on his early career that shows how he developed his philosophy. Even Dave's early years diving could see a prequel showing his earliest adventures in the ocean. Dave the Diver has a lot to offer in the form of future games.

Dave the Diver's Collaborations Show its Versatility

Dave the Diver has provided a solid reason to believe in more experimental games. Dave the Diver's list of collaborations has already led to Dave and friends experiencing plenty of new elements. Unusual customers like Potion Craft's Mushroomer and DREDGE's Hooded Figures have found their way to Bancho Sushi for a meal. The crossover with Balatro even introduced a take on that game into Dave the Diver itself. The developers of Dave the Diver have already shown themselves to be creative and willing to try new things. With that in mind, taking the Dave the Diver IP in new directions would not be a surprise.

The diverse collection of skills and backstories among Dave the Diver's cast make exploring several genres possible.

If Hwang's vision comes to pass, Dave the Diver's future could get very interesting. Catching fish to make delicious sushi in Dave the Diver led to a fun gameplay loop, and a sequel could expand on that. However, Hwang's ambitions look to take the next project involving the IP in wild new directions. There's a real chance for Mintrocket's next visit to Dave's world to take an adventurous turn into one of the characters' backstories. In the near future, Dave the Diver's universe could get even wilder.

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Dave the Diver
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Simulation
Adventure
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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
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Released
June 28, 2023
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence, Use of Alcohol, Mild Blood
Developer(s)
Mintrocket
Publisher(s)
Mintrocket
Engine
Unity
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Dive by day! Serve by night! The best diving, harpooning, action-adventuring, and sushi restaurant managing experience you'll ever have. DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, single-player adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night.

Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures. Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown. Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind!

Genre(s)
Simulation, Adventure