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- Dave the Diver – Within the Jungle DLC is out there now on XBOX Sequence X|S, XBOX One, XBOX Cloud Gaming, and XBOX on PC, and as an XBOX Play Wherever title.
- This sturdy new enlargement takes Dave and pals to the jungle, with new wildlife, cuisines, and secrets and techniques to find, impressed by substantial analysis in the actual world (plus a heavy dose of creativeness).
- Within the Jungle unlocks after the principle story of Dave the Diver, although gamers also can begin it straight if they need.
It’s D-Day as soon as once more at Mintrocket studios as we ship Dave the Diver’s largest DLC but into the wild with the launch of the Within the Jungle enlargement.
This isn’t our first Dave the Diver DLC, however we take into account it a lot greater than a typical DLC, and it’s a a lot totally different expertise than the beforehand launched DLCs that our followers are used to. With as we speak’s launch, I wished to share a bit about what Within the Jungle is (and isn’t), spotlight a few of the experiences I’m most excited for gamers to find, and, in fact, supply a number of behind-the-scenes tales about how this enlargement got here to life.
A Wild Caught Jungle Journey
Firstly, whereas Within the Jungle is a DLC in identify, it’s actually a full-fledged enlargement and a departure from the bottom recreation in some ways. Deciding to go this route as a substitute of an official sequel was a strategic and inventive alternative; with a DLC, we may afford to be a lot bolder and take some dangers, and I believe that shines by way of with the ultimate product. With as much as 10 hours of playable content material within the enlargement, there’s no query that our workforce put a ton of effort and coronary heart into this mission, and we by no means checked out it as a easy DLC. From the beginning, we knew this was going to be huge, daring, and a complete new expertise for Dave.
Whereas there’s loads of familiarity, there’s quite a lot of new experiences for gamers, between new characters, fish and wildlife, components, and even the Bancho Grill, which brings a totally new expertise to the restaurant administration facets. With this journey, Dave and the crew enterprise right into a distant jungle area with Dr. Bacon, and even whereas fully out of their component, Dave all the time has a means with the locals, so he’s in a position to type relationships with the villagers, manages and serves at Bancho Grill, and nonetheless have loads of time to discover and uncover superb new components.
As we designed this enlargement, each narratively and from a mechanics-driven standpoint, we knew the Jungle biome supplied monumental potential. Freshwater ecosystems are extremely numerous, and out of doors of the deep sea, few environments can match the jungle’s abundance of wildlife, pure assets, and culinary inspiration.
That wealthy basis allowed us to deal with the weather that make Dave the Diver particular and elevate them in significant new methods.
What’s New Within the Jungle
Longtime followers know that we don’t lower corners, and we not often create concepts primarily based on assumptions alone.
Throughout growth, our recreation design lead and I traveled all through Southeast Asia to expertise native delicacies firsthand. We participated in cooking courses, explored regional meals tradition, and immersed ourselves within the communities that impressed a lot of the enlargement. I personally spent two weeks in Indonesia, discovering native components and flavors.
It’s tough to completely seize these experiences in phrases. As an alternative, I hope gamers can really feel these inspirations all through Within the Jungle. Seeing these reminiscences and experiences remodeled into gameplay has been some of the rewarding elements of bringing this enlargement to life.
After all, we additionally take inventive liberties. A few of the dishes featured in Dave the Diver couldn’t exist wherever in the actual world, and that sense of creativeness stays central to the sport’s id. Within the Jungle continues that custom by mixing genuine inspiration with fantastical components and culinary creations.
The enlargement additionally introduces a number of new characters, together with Muna and Marone, who carry recent personalities and views to Dave’s rising world. There are additionally a number of crossover surprises ready to be found. Some are delicate, whereas others are a lot tougher to overlook, however I hope they’ll herald an additional little bit of enjoyment as you journey the brand new Jungle village.
Diving Again In
With an enlargement of this scale, we all know Within the Jungle will appeal to each returning followers and gamers who’re experiencing Dave the Diver for the very first time.
To all of our new gamers: welcome. We’re excited to have you ever be part of us, and we hope this journey exceeds your expectations.
For each newcomers and longtime followers, it’s vital to notice that the Within the Jungle enlargement turns into out there after finishing the principle story of Dave the Diver. In case there are gamers who’re prepared to dive straight into the DLC content material, we’re providing an possibility to begin Within the Jungle immediately with out ending the principle recreation. That mentioned, we nonetheless strongly advocate finishing the principle recreation earlier than you begin Within the Jungle, as there’s vital story continuity that we don’t need anybody to overlook.
An Sudden Perspective
One other enjoyable shock we’ve been engaged on behind the scenes is our partnership with The Asylum to create a live-action brief movie impressed by the Within the Jungle enlargement.
A number of members of the workforce and I’ve been longtime followers of The Asylum’s distinctive model of over-the-top creature options and mockbuster movies — chances are you’ll know them from titles like “Sharknado” and “Meth Gator.” Collaborating with them was a dream come true, and we’re excited to lastly share the outcomes with our gamers.
Make sure to try the total brief movie right here: [LINK TO YOUTUBE VERSION]
The Jungle Calls
Our workforce pursued some formidable concepts with Within the Jungle, and with out the fervour and assist of our group, we would by no means have had the boldness to carry them to life.
So, thanks.
We invite you to hitch Dave on his subsequent nice journey and uncover the secrets and techniques ready to be uncovered in Utara. The jungle is full of new mysteries, new friendships, and loads of surprises.
And for gamers who’ve been ready for the right second to leap in, there has by no means been a greater time to dive. Dave the Diver is at the moment out there at its lowest worth ever, with 50% off for a restricted time.
Dave the Diver – Within the Jungle is out there now on XBOX Sequence X|S, XBOX One, XBOX Cloud Gaming, and XBOX on PC, and is an XBOX Play Wherever title.
DAVE THE DIVER – Within the Jungle Content material Pack
MINTROCKET
$9.99
Dave’s journey continues, this time within the coronary heart of the jungle.
Leaving the Blue Gap behind, Dave and his crew journey to the jungle to analyze a mysterious phenomenon reported within the village of Utara. Beneath the jungle lake awaits a brand-new ecosystem to discover, together with new missions and discoveries. That includes over 10 hours of recent story and gameplay, DAVE THE DIVER – Within the Jungle Content material Pack introduces new programs, new areas, and thrilling new adventures past the ocean.
Freshwater Lake – Uncover a complete new ecosystem
Put together to come across unfamiliar creatures, uncover new components, and face the hidden risks lurking deep inside an historic underwater civilization.
Bancho Grill – New restaurant, new menu, similar Bancho requirements
Welcome to Bancho Grill, the place daring jungle components meet Bancho’s uncompromising culinary craft. Construct relationships with the villagers they usually would possibly cease by as visitors. See for your self whether or not Bancho’s legendary cooking can win over the jungle too!
Utara Village – a heat welcome within the jungle
Help to the villagers and construct significant relationships. Some could also be cautious of outsiders at first… however a considerate present or an ideal meal can go a good distance!
The jungle runs deeper
The jungle holds extra than simply villages and lakes. From mysterious historic temples to eerie forests, Dave and his crew’s journey continues deeper into the unknown!
