Dave The Diver update 1.016 (Win: v1.0.3.1511, Mac OS: v1.0.3.501) introduces new content, features, and collaboration events, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The collaboration content includes appearances from mxmtoon, Balatro, and characters from Potion Craft, which bring new events, mini-games, and rewards to Bancho Sushi. Players will now be able to enjoy special in-game performances, participate in new quests, and gain exclusive phone charms. Additionally, the update includes the introduction of new mini-games, improvements to tracking crafting materials, and various quality-of-life enhancements for sea exploration, sushi restaurant management, and the smartphone app.
Numerous bug fixes have been implemented across multiple aspects of the game, addressing issues with sea exploration, missions, the sushi restaurant, and item handling. Key fixes include resolving display issues, improving fish movement and AI behaviors, fixing mission-related glitches, and refining interactions with NPCs. Furthermore, performance improvements, such as loading speed and frame rate stability, have been prioritized, offering players a smoother and more stable gaming experience. This patch also introduces support for additional keyboard layouts and improved controller integration, making the game more accessible to a wider audience.
Dave The Diver Update 1.016 Complete Patch Notes:
- Collaboration Content:
- mxmtoon: Special event with mxmtoon at Bancho Sushi, featuring a concert and collaborative dish.
- Balatro: Play “Jimbo’s Game” with Sea People, with special rewards.
- Potion Craft: Help the alchemist and earn new crafting items. Purchase new ingredients and recipes from the Mushroomer.
- Collaboration Phone Charms:
- mxmtoon: MAIAANDDAVE
- Balatro: JIMBOISWILD
- Potion Craft: MUSHROOMER
- New Content & Features:
- New Mini-game: ‘Bouncy Dumbo’ added to the smartphone.
- Tracking Feature: Track materials for crafting and weapon upgrades during dives.
- Smartphone Customization: Swap out smartphone charms for new designs.
- Improvements:
- Sea Exploration:
- New locations for Sea People’s Mirror.
- Improved QTE prompt for Tiger Shark counterattacks.
- Added guide for discarding melee weapons.
- Sushi Restaurant:
- Faster loading speeds.
- Enhanced menu sorting and pinning options.
- New ON/OFF option for displaying the Aberrant Menu (DREDGE DLC).
- Smartphone App:
- Added final Ecowatcher reward.
- Sea People Village:
- Improved gameplay flow for gathering quests.
- Farm:
- Added more animations for Sammy.
- Other:
- Added AZERTY, QWERTZ keyboard layouts.
- Controller vibration for the opening cutscene.
- Sea Exploration:
- Bug Fixes:
- Sea Exploration:
- Fixed Opah Photo Spot issue.
- Improved fish movement and fixed fish stuck in terrain.
- Fixed issues with net guns, coral display, and fish reactions to decoys.
- Missions:
- Fixed Dave’s control issues in certain missions.
- Improved animations during Chapter 4 boss fight.
- Sushi Restaurant:
- Fixed seating, audio, and UI display issues.
- Weapons/Items:
- Fixed harpoon alignment and debuff issues.
- Bosses:
- Fixed boss-related display issues and item placements.
- Smartphone App:
- Fixed control and duplication issues.
- Other:
- Resolved sound and text errors.
- Sea Exploration:
Dave The Diver is an adventure game that blends deep-sea exploration with sushi restaurant management. Players take on the role of Dave, a diver who discovers the mysteries of the Blue Hole during the day and manages Bancho Sushi by night.
