Dave the Diver Finally Makes Its Splash on Xbox
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Dave the Diver is officially available on Xbox consoles, backed by a massive six million sales milestone and an early 2026 window for the In the Jungle DLC.
Xbox players can finally join the deep sea adventure. Announced during the latest Xbox Partner Showcase and reported by IGN South Africa, Mintrocket has officially brought Dave the Diver to Xbox consoles. Since its initial PC launch in 2023, followed by successful runs on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms, the beloved hybrid of daytime fishing and nighttime sushi management has steadily expanded its footprint across every major ecosystem. For a game that relies heavily on community word of mouth and streaming culture to build its momentum, opening up to the Xbox user base is a massive win.
The timing lines up with some major milestones for the franchise. Developer Mintrocket recently confirmed that Dave the Diver has surpassed six million copies sold, proving that relaxed indie hits with deep gameplay loops can achieve massive commercial success. Alongside the Xbox launch, the team dropped a fresh look at the upcoming In the Jungle DLC, which shifts Dave's operations to freshwater environments and adds new story content. Originally slated for late 2025, the expansion is now locked in for an early 2026 release.
Players who prefer physical media also have plenty to look forward to next year. Mintrocket plans to release physical editions for PlayStation 5 and the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2, with the In the Jungle DLC bundled right into the package. Whether you are diving into the Blue Hole for the first time on your Xbox or waiting to add a physical copy to your shelf, the post launch support for this title sets a high standard for how indie developers can keep momentum going long after initial release.
Tags: Dave the Diver, Xbox, Mintrocket, Indie Games, IGN South Africa
Original article: IGN South Africa