Summary
During the recent PlayStation State of Play, developer Mintrocket revealedDave the Diverwas coming to PlayStation consoles in April. In addition toDave the Diverheading to PS4 and PS5, the developer unveiled Godzilla content, which should be exciting news for both fans of the game and the massive kaiju.
While 2024 has just begun, PlayStation has already started making announcements and teasing new projects. As part of the January State of Play, Kojima Productions’Death Stranding 2: On the Beachwas showcased, along with new looks at upcoming games likeDragon’s Dogma 2and the remake ofSilent Hill 2. In addition to these major projects, the Indie hit,Dave the Diver,received several exciting announcements.
In a new trailer showcased during the latest State of Play, Mintrocket announced thatDave the Diverwas heading to PlayStation in April. While the developer stopped short of giving a specific release date, this news means fans on PlayStation will be able to see all the game has to offer soon. In addition to a launch month on PS4 and PS5, the trailer unveiled new crossover content, revealing that Godzilla will be making his way to thepixelated world ofDave the Diverin a free DLC update. It is worth pointing out that this new content will not become available until May, and the developer has not given many details about how the enormous kaiju will feature in the game. However, fans did catch a glimpse of The King of the Monsters towards the end of the trailer, with the creature emerging from the water.
Dave the Diver PlayStation Announcement Trailer
Beyond the new Godzilla content coming to the game, new DualSense features for the PS5 version were detailed in a newPlayStation Blog post. According to the developer, the game takes advantage of haptic feedback in the controller, offering a more immersive experience when fish are attached to the player’s line. Furthermore, the game’s weapons have several unique responses when pressing theDualSense’s adaptive triggers.
This news forDave the Divercomes after the game has already been garnering positive attention among fans. Following its full release in June 2023, the game was nominated forBest Indie Game at The Game Awards 2023. WhileDave the Diverultimately lost toCocoon, it evidenced the title’s popularity, currently having an Overwhelming Positive rating on Steam with more than 84,443 reviews at the time of writing. With so many players enjoyingDave the Diver’s intriguing blend of adventure, RPG, and management elements, time will tell if the game’s availability will eventually expand to include Xbox consoles.
Dave the Diver
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Dive by day! Serve by night! The best diving, harpooning, action-adventuring, and sushi restaurant managing experience you’ll ever have. DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, single-player adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night.Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures. Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown. Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind!
