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Dave the Diver Announces Free Subnautica 2 Crossover DLC

The collaboration brings Subnautica 2’s Proteus and Leviathan into Dave the Diver and leverages Subnautica 2’s breakout early access sales to drive player interest and studio visibility.

Overview

  • Mintrocket formally announced the final Dave the Diver DLC at the Triple‑i Showcase on Thursday as a free crossover developed with Unknown Worlds.
  • The expansion sends Dave and Bancho to the ocean moon Proteus, introduces new creatures and recipes, and includes encounters with Subnautica 2’s Leviathan.
  • The DLC is available to wishlist on Steam now and is scheduled to launch in early 2027 as a no‑charge update for existing players.
  • Both studios called the project a mutual ‘love letter’ that blends Dave the Diver’s sushi‑and‑exploration gameplay with Subnautica 2’s survival‑exploration assets and tone.
  • The crossover follows Subnautica 2’s rapid early access success—reported sales of over 5 million copies in under a month—and may signal Krafton’s plans to expand Subnautica 2 into a broader franchise while boosting visibility for both games.