Dave the Diver Dives Into Freshwater With the In the Jungle DLC
Dave the Diver's In the Jungle DLC launched June 18 for $9.99, adding roughly 10 hours of freshwater adventure, new bosses, quests, and mini-games across all platforms.
Grab Your Snorkel — Dave Is Heading Upriver
Friends, clear an evening, because one of gaming's most lovable oddballs just got a big new chapter. On June 18, 2026, Mintrocket dropped the "In the Jungle" DLC for Dave the Diver, and it's available right now across PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. For the deliciously chill fish-'em-up-meets-sushi-restaurant sim that stole so many hearts, this is the biggest add-on it has ever shipped.
If you somehow missed the original: by day you dive a gorgeous undersea world catching fish, and by night you run a restaurant serving what you caught. It's equal parts cozy and weirdly addictive, and it remains one of my favorite feel-good recommendations for anyone who wants a game that just makes them happy.
A Whole New Freshwater World to Explore
The twist this time is right there in the name. Instead of the open ocean, Dave is wading into freshwater — a lush jungle river ecosystem packed with brand-new wildlife to discover. Mintrocket is calling it roughly 10 hours of new content, which is meaty for a DLC and easily the studio's most ambitious expansion to date.
Quests, Bosses, and a Restaurant to Run
The "In the Jungle" package is generously stuffed. You're getting new quests, a fresh roster of fish to hunt, a unique new weapon, boss battles, another restaurant to manage, and a pile of mini-games. The developers say the new region was inspired by genuine real-world research into freshwater habitats, blended with the series' signature dose of pure imagination. That care shows in the little details, and it's exactly why these indie games earn such devoted fans.
Friendly Price, Friendly Onboarding
Here's the part that warms my pixelated heart. The DLC launches at a wallet-respecting $9.99, and while it's designed to unlock after you finish the main story, you can also jump straight into it if you're itching to start exploring. That flexibility is a kindness to both returning veterans and newcomers.
New Physical Editions for Collectors
For folks who like something on the shelf, Mintrocket also announced two new physical releases for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2: a Complete Edition that bundles every piece of DLC released so far — including "In the Jungle" — on one disc or card, and a Collector's Edition for the truly devoted. It's a lovely way to give this charming game a permanent spot in your collection.
Why This Cozy Launch Is Worth Celebrating
What I love about this release is how generous it feels. A beloved studio took a runaway hit and, rather than rushing a thin cash-grab, poured real craft into a substantial, joyful expansion at a fair price. That's the kind of feel-good gaming we should keep cheering for. So queue it up, fire up the grill, and follow Dave into the jungle — the river's waiting.
Sources: Gematsu — "DAVE THE DIVER DLC 'In the Jungle' launches June 18" — June 2026; Xbox Wire — "Why You Should Follow Dave the Diver to the Jungle in New DLC Today" — June 18, 2026; The Gamer — "Dave the Diver: In the Jungle launch guide" — June 2026.