SEOUL, South Korea (September 14, 2023)— As announced during the Nintendo Direct, MINTROCKET is proud to bring the studio’s critically acclaimed debut game Dave the Diver to the Nintendo Switch™ on October 26th, 2023. The nautical adventure will be available digitally for $19.99, pre-orders are available on the eShop, alongside a free demo for players who want to test the waters now! Those who pre-order the game ahead of release will receive a bonus skin for Dave’s boat, plus an exclusive lamp decoration for the sushi restaurant. The skin adds a nostalgic 8-bit-themed design along the boat’s hull, while the lamp depicts Dave in this charming retro style!
Dave the Diver made a big splash with its PC launch, one that has turned into a massive tidal wave as players, critics, and creators alike all celebrate the charming and engaging deep-sea adventure. The title has earned an outstanding 90 Metacritic score and 89 OpenCritic score, along with over 50,000 player reviews while maintaining its “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating. All the excitement led to the game selling over a cumulative 1 million copies and, now, MINTROCKET is bringing the hit title to a new audience.
“We’re over the moon seeing and hearing the reception to our first game,” says Jaeho Hwang, Game Director. “Bringing this to the Switch community has been an important goal for us as we think the console is a home where the players will truly appreciate everything Dave the Diver has to offer.”
Dave the Diver is an addictive experience where players will dive and gather ingredients by day and then serve hungry patrons at a seaside sushi restaurant by night. There’s an engaging mystery bubbling up from the deepest depths of the Blue Hole, the setting that our titular character will swim through in this incredible journey.
As the mystery is unravels, players will unlock new ways to play, uncover new tools to use, and unleash challenging boss creatures. All of this combines for a game that Nintendo Switch™ players will find unbelievable!
Dave the Diver launches for $19.99 on October 26th on the Nintendo Switch™ eShop (only available digitally). For those who want to stay up-to-date on the latest Dave the Diver news, check out the official website and Twitter, and join the community on Discord.
About MINTROCKET
MINTROCKET aims for a world where various genres and new kinds of enjoyment coexist. The studio’s focus is on making fun gameplay and bringing immersive gaming experiences worldwide with creative and inspiring games. What makes a great game? MINTROCKET thinks the answer comes from the gamers.
