Dave the Diver Guide

MINTROCKET’s June 2023 game combines diving adventure with restaurant management. Catch fish in the Blue Hole by day and run Bancho Sushi at night. Early regions include the Shallows (0–50 m), Medium Depths (50–130 m) and Depths (130–250 m), with further regions later. The retained Steam review snapshot is Overwhelmingly Positive.

Upgrade suit, air and cargo through iDiver with gold. Collect blueprints from matching guns in dive chests, then craft and upgrade through Duff: many need three, while Triple Axel and Hush Dart need two. The harpoon uses iDiver gold upgrades. Guns may require both materials and gold; check the actual displayed costs.

Giant Squid is a boss, not a catch. Shoot its eye when the tentacles uncover it and avoid ink knockback. Use oxygen and ammunition crates when needed. A fixed 5–6-shot requirement and guaranteed access to Red Sniper Rifle for this encounter were not verified; damage depends on the available weapon.

Cooksta progresses Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Diamond. Requirements combine followers, researched recipes and Best Taste. Enhance individual dishes through up to 10 levels; one dish meeting Best Taste satisfies that requirement without needing to be served. Earn followers through good service.

Unlocking a recipe does not immediately make it available. Spend Artisan’s Flame to research it through Bancho Sushi → Research. Successful nighttime service earns the Flame used for research.

Gold is the main currency earned from fish and restaurant sales. Bei is used in Sea People Village after gaining trust during Chapter 3; some village purchases, including blacksmith items, require it. Plan for both currencies.

The In the Jungle expansion released on June 18, 2026. MINTROCKET describes it as a large, roughly ten-hour expansion set around the jungle village Utara, with real-time activity, new characters, wildlife and ingredients, plus Bancho Grill. A physical Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 has also been announced. These are announcement details, not this guide’s hands-on certification.

Prioritize carrying capacity and the air tank. More oxygen and cargo improve earning, exploration and survival on each trip. Complete Duff’s early weaponsmith quest for the first gun, then collect blueprints to expand your options. Invest in dive time, carrying capacity and a means of defense.

Use catches for cooking and sell surplus selectively. Compare dish prices for fish at your depth to use cargo profitably. Suitable live-capture tools help obtain three-star fish and more meat; an extra-ingredient chance is unchecked. Enhancements persist, so consider recipes with steady supplies, such as jellyfish or parrotfish. No species is always best; prepare equipment before deeper dives.