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Dave the Diver x Subnautica 2 DLC Timeline
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“It’s clear that we both adore one another’s games a lot, and the expansion is a love letter to both Dave the Diver and the Subnautica universe. People are in for a treat.”
via rockpapershotgun.com
Our take
This collaboration marks the end of the DLC cycle for Dave the Diver, a title that has reached over ten million players since 2023. By partnering with Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Mintrocket leverages the distinct underwater exploration mechanics of Subnautica 2 to provide a final, high-profile adventure for its fanbase before shifting focus to future projects.
Background
Dave the Diver is a casual, single-player adventure RPG developed by Mintrocket that combines deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day with sushi restaurant management at night. Since its 2023 release, the game has become a critical darling and a massive indie hit, reaching over ten million players according to heypoorplayer.com.
Subnautica 2 is an alien diving game currently in early access, developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. The game features a distinct approach to underwater exploration on the ocean moon Proteus, populated by alien sealife and the massive Leviathan. Subnautica 2 recently added proximity chat in an August update and is preparing for a 2.0 early access update.
The timeline
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Mintrocket announced final Dave the Diver DLC
Mintrocket reportedly announced the Subnautica 2 Content Pack, the final DLC for Dave the Diver, which will be free and is set for release in early 2027. The expansion reportedly allows players to explore the ocean moon Proteus, encounter new creatures, and face the Leviathan. Mintrocket studio director Jaeho Hwang reportedly stated the collaboration was a long-time player request and a meaningful conclusion to the game's DLC plans.[4]
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Subnautica 2 creative director comments on collab
Anthony Gallegos, Creative Director of Subnautica 2, commented on the collaboration, describing the expansion as a love letter to both game universes. He expressed excitement about working with the Mintrocket team and noted that both studios adore one another's games.[1]
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Reveal trailer shows portal and Leviathan
A reveal trailer for the collaboration was reportedly released, showing Dave hopping through a portal to Subnautica 2's ocean moon. The trailer reportedly features alien sealife and a confrontation with the cthulhian Leviathan, indicating that Dave will reportedly face periodic confrontations with the creature during the expansion.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The announcement of the free DLC and the reveal trailer are only reported by gonintendo.com and rockpapershotgun.com, with no primary source confirmation from the developers. Both Mintrocket and the Subnautica 2 creative director have been quoted in those reports, indicating each side spoke on the record through the outlets. Pending information about a forthcoming dev vlog series and a possible early access update remains unverified, relying solely on a rockpapershotgun.com report.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
October 2026: Launch of a new Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog series, potentially bringing word of the game's 2.0 early access update, according to rockpapershotgun.com.
Frequently asked
When is the Dave the Diver x Subnautica 2 DLC coming?
The DLC is scheduled to release in early 2027, according to gonintendo.com. It will be the final expansion pack for Dave the Diver.
Is the Dave the Diver x Subnautica 2 DLC free?
Yes, the expansion will be free, according to heypoorplayer.com. This follows the pattern of some previous DLC releases for the game.
What is in the Dave the Diver x Subnautica 2 DLC?
Players will explore the ocean moon Proteus, encounter unfamiliar creatures, and face the Leviathan, according to gonintendo.com. The update includes new recipes and resources.
Why did Mintrocket choose Subnautica 2 for the final DLC?
Mintrocket studio director Jaeho Hwang said players had been asking for a Subnautica collaboration for a long time, according to gonintendo.com. He noted both games are set underwater but have distinct approaches.
More related drama (4)
Sources (5)
- rockpapershotgun.com, Dave the Diver is wrapping up its DLC plans with an aquatically appropriate Subnautica 2 collab, Oct 8, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
- Youtube (original post).
- gonintendo.com, Dave the Diver x Subnautica 2 DLC Revealed as Final Expansion, Due Out Early 2027.
- heypoorplayer.com, Dave the Diver Gets One Last Journey With Free Subnautica 2 DLC, Coming Next Year.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 3 dated events from 5 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Dave the Diver x Subnautica 2 DLC Timeline.”
GenZHype, 9 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/dave-the-diver-x-subnautica-2-dlc-timeline/.