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It\u2019s been a long time coming, and we\u2019re thrilled to finally share the launch date for our upcoming Dave the Diver<\/em> DLC called In the Jungle<\/em>. Dave takes on this whole new adventure as of June 18, 2026!\u00a0<\/p>\n The news about this expansion has been out for a little while now, so the time for being koi\u2026 (ahem, fish pun<\/em>) is over! Today, we\u2019re excited to share more about what to expect in this new DLC that gives Dave a whole new flavor while remaining true to its roots.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s start with today\u2019s new trailer. We saw a lot this time, and perhaps most notably the giant freshwater dinosaur washed ashore in the village. Fans of Dave know that there\u2019s a whole story waiting to be uncovered there, and frankly, there are many surprises in store that we can\u2019t wait to tease more of later. Oh, and you probably noticed one of the characters in that scene is not like the others\u2026that\u2019s Muna, Dr. Bacon\u2019s assistant. We\u2019ll learn more about her, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n There\u2019s also lots of sneak peeks into other new elements in this DLC, ranging from the new locations, puzzles, minigames, boss fights, and jungle creatures you\u2019ll meet. But the true star of the show this time is the new campaign and the way our players will interact with new characters and the environment, as well as the implications a jungle setting has on Bancho\u2019s choice of cuisine.\u00a0<\/p>\n The new trailer showcases Dave and his friends\u2019 next big adventure featuring an all-new jungle eco-system to explore, a fantastic new restaurant for Bancho to demonstrate his culinary skills and lots of surprises! Check out the trailer below:<\/p>\n [TRAILER EMBED]<\/p>\n A New Campaign, A New Jungle, Same Old Dave (Mostly)<\/strong><\/p>\n When we started building In the Jungle<\/em>, one thing was non-negotiable: it still had to feel like Dave the Diver<\/em>, full of the same humor, wit, and orchestrated chaos that our fans know and love.<\/p>\n This time, Dave trades the Blue Hole for an entirely new biome, a lush jungle packed with new opportunities, exotic ingredients, loads of wildlife, and a bustling lakeside village called Utara. It\u2019s alive, it\u2019s vibrant, and it\u2019s filled with new characters to meet, along with a few familiar faces who couldn\u2019t resist tagging along for the adventure.<\/p>\n But make no mistake. This is no simple change of scenery for the gang. There\u2019s a robust new life to be lived here, complete with danger, mystery, and lots of amazing food.<\/p>\n And of course, Dave is still Dave. Slightly overwhelmed, surprisingly capable, and somehow at the center of it all.<\/p>\n Jungle Gameplay: New Waters<\/strong><\/p>\n Even in a whole new biome and trading the wetsuit for stained khakis, we\u2019ve preserved Dave\u2019s signature offbeat humor, stylised pixelated cutscenes, and the fulfilling blend of exploration and management that makes Dave tick. But of course, the jungle changes things.\u00a0<\/p>\n This time around, Dave is traversing not only the surrounding jungle and village, but the massive lake in Utara where he meets many new fish species, discovers new ingredients, and other ecosystem-specific surprises, including the way the fish and other underwater animals interact with Dave. Freshwater fish have new movement patterns, new attack behaviors, and new environmental interactions that shift the rhythm of dives in ways that should feel both familiar and refreshingly different.\u00a0<\/p>\n There\u2019s also the villagers. As much as the ecosystem in the jungle lake beats with life, the village of Utara operates within its own unique system, one that Dave will need to learn and master. With some earned trust, a stroke of luck, and that undeniable Dave charm, the villagers can be welcomed to Bancho\u2019s restaurant as guests. This new dynamic propels much of the storyline in this DLC, and it of course means new friends along the way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Beyond the bird-hunting sequence from the trailer, we\u2019re introducing several additional minigames that build on what players loved in the base game. As ever, they\u2019re woven naturally into the story and the world, adding even more variety to Dave\u2019s routine.<\/p>\n Bancho\u2019s Grill: No Sushi, No Problem<\/strong><\/p>\n Another area where In the Jungle<\/em> departs from the base game is the introduction of Bancho Grill. This freshwater twist on Bancho\u2019s restaurant features a fully-cooked jungle-themed menu \u2013 time to grill and chill!<\/p>\n This time, Dave isn\u2019t stuck serving along a single horizontal plane. He can now move freely throughout the Grill, serving customers across multiple areas. And as I mentioned before, one of the most exciting aspects of the new restaurant is the interaction with the villagers themselves. As Dave interacts with local inhabitants, his bonds with them grow, and they\u2019ll begin visiting Bancho\u2019s Grill as diners, making the restaurant a key hub between Dave and the village community.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also be able to customize Bancho\u2019s Grill, giving it a personality that fits your jungle journey. Meanwhile, Bancho will be hard at work transforming newly caught freshwater fish and locally gathered ingredients into entirely new dishes. After all, the jungle might be unfamiliar territory, but great food is universal!<\/p>\n The Jungle Calls<\/strong><\/p>\n We have lots more to share about Dave the Diver: In the Jungle<\/em><\/strong> before launch on June 18. If you haven\u2019t already, we welcome everyone to begin their underwater adventures in Dave the Diver<\/em><\/strong> today on Xbox, and check out all of the other DLC options \u2014 there\u2019s something there for everyone! For more news about Dave the Diver<\/em> and In The Jungle<\/em> as it approaches launch, be sure to join the official Dave the Diver<\/em> Discord channel.<\/p>\n \t\t
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