The January 13 hotfix for DAVE THE DIVER focuses on stabilizing gameplay following the latest update, addressing several progression-blocking issues and technical faults across core systems. The patch primarily targets game launch problems, boss encounters, and save-related errors that could prevent normal progression.
Additional fixes improve sea exploration behavior, mission flow, restaurant management interfaces, and controller support on Mac. While this update does not introduce new content, it aims to ensure a smoother and more reliable experience across supported platforms.
Patch Notes
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue where the game failed to launch under certain conditions
Boss Fixes
- Fixed a progression issue where the game could not continue if Dave died at the same time the Giant Squid was defeated
Sea Exploration Fixes
- Fixed save errors that prevented progression when selecting Give up and return after defeating the Truck Hermit Crab without claiming rewards
- Fixed an issue where bomb and trap item effects did not apply correctly to specific bosses
- Fixed abnormal damage values caused by simultaneous charm and potion effects
- Fixed elemental weapon visual effects not displaying correctly on certain terrain types
- Fixed Crab Trap installation animations not playing properly in some situations
- Fixed an issue where a post Chapter 7 entry character did not move under certain conditions
- Fixed item images remaining on screen after being collected
- Fixed unnatural movement when traversing Glacier Passage while affected by poison
- Fixed intermittent control input failures during dives
- Fixed cases where Dave could swim off-screen in specific areas
- Fixed misaligned coral placement in some environments
Restaurant Fixes
- Fixed the Research tab displaying an N marker despite no remaining dishes to research
- Fixed Dave being obscured by sushi restaurant objects in certain situations
- Fixed unresearched dishes appearing on the branch menu under specific conditions
Mission Fixes
- Fixed flashlight size scaling incorrectly with screen resolution during the Pet Squid Selgio mission
- Fixed missing cutscenes during Yoshie’s flashback sequence
- Fixed unintended restart locations after dying during the Lost Baby Manatee mission
- Fixed cutscenes triggering at incorrect times during the Treat Ramo mission
Sea People Village Fixes
- Fixed quest markers persisting after completion under certain conditions
- Fixed temporary map UI shaking when exiting buildings in specific situations
Other Fixes
- Fixed a post Chapter 4 entry issue where a character failed to move after evolution when using Discipline or Heal
- Fixed item and ingredient detail pop-up windows remaining open incorrectly
- Fixed unnatural character dialogue, movement, sound, and cutscene behavior in certain situations
- Corrected text typos and clarified select in-game expressions
- Fixed Sushi Shop windows that could not be closed with mouse clicks
Mac-Specific Fixes
- Fixed controller malfunctions with certain wired connections and button inputs
- Supported controllers include Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox Elite, Flydigi Direwolf 3, EasySMX X10, and 8BitDo Pro 2
- Supported connections include wired and wireless
- Vibration functionality is not supported
This hotfix updates DAVE THE DIVER to version v1.0.5.1781 on Windows and v1.0.5.639 on Mac. The update is available on Steam, and players are required to install the latest version for the fixes to take effect.
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