SummaryDave the Diver – Within the Jungle DLC is accessible now on XBOX Sequence X|S, XBOX One, XBOX Cloud Gaming, and XBOX on PC, and as an XBOX Play Anyplace title.This strong new enlargement takes Dave and buddies to the jungle, with new wildlife, cuisines, and secrets and techniques to find, impressed by substantial analysis in the true world (plus a heavy dose of creativeness).Within the Jungle unlocks after the primary story of Dave the Diver, although gamers may also 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 immediately’s launch, I wished to share slightly 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, provide a couple 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 title, 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 selection; 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 group put a ton of effort and coronary heart into this challenge, and we by no means checked out it as a easy DLC. From the beginning, we knew this was going to be massive, daring, and a complete new expertise for Dave.
Whereas there’s loads of familiarity, there’s a number of new experiences for gamers, between new characters, fish and wildlife, components, and even the Bancho Grill, which brings a very new expertise to the restaurant administration elements. With this journey, Dave and the crew enterprise right into a distant jungle area with Dr. Bacon, and even whereas fully out of their aspect, Dave all the time has a method with the locals, so he’s in a position to kind 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 provided monumental potential. Freshwater ecosystems are extremely various, and out of doors of the deep sea, few environments can match the jungle’s abundance of wildlife, pure sources, and culinary inspiration.
That wealthy basis allowed us to give attention to 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 minimize corners, and we hardly ever create concepts based mostly on assumptions alone.
Throughout improvement, 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 troublesome 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 one 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 anyplace in the true 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 contemporary personalities and views to Dave’s rising world. There are additionally a couple of crossover surprises ready to be found. Some are delicate, whereas others are a lot more durable 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 a part of us, and we hope this journey exceeds your expectations.
For each newcomers and longtime followers, it’s necessary to notice that the Within the Jungle enlargement turns into obtainable after finishing the primary 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 straight away with out ending the primary recreation. That stated, we nonetheless strongly advocate finishing the primary recreation earlier than you begin Within the Jungle, as there’s necessary story continuity that we don’t need anybody to overlook.
An Surprising 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 group and I’ve been longtime followers of The Asylum’s distinctive model of over-the-top creature options and mockbuster movies — you could 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.
You should definitely try the complete brief movie right here: [LINK TO YOUTUBE VERSION]
The Jungle Calls
Our group pursued some bold concepts with Within the Jungle, and with out the fervour and help of our neighborhood, we’d by no means have had the boldness to carry them to life.
So, thanks.
We invite you to affix Dave on his subsequent nice journey and uncover the secrets and techniques ready to be uncovered in Utara. The jungle is stuffed with new mysteries, new friendships, and loads of surprises.
And for gamers who’ve been ready for the proper second to leap in, there has by no means been a greater time to dive. Dave the Diver is at the moment obtainable at its lowest worth ever, with 50% off for a restricted time.
Dave the Diver – Within the Jungle is accessible now on XBOX Sequence X|S, XBOX One, XBOX Cloud Gaming, and XBOX on PC, and is an XBOX Play Anyplace title.
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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 research 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 techniques, new places, 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 and so they 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 reward or an excellent meal can go a great 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!
