July 2, 2025 – Mintrocket delivered a mix of disappointment and unexpected excitement to Dave the Diver fans today. The highly anticipated "In the Jungle" DLC expansion, initially slated for a late 2025 release, has officially been pushed back to early 2026. However, to soften the blow, the studio announced the surprise return of the wildly popular Godzilla Collaboration DLC, available right now.
The "In the Jungle" DLC promised to take Dave far beyond the familiar Blue Hole, plunging him into treacherous, vine-choked rivers teeming with exotic (and likely dangerous) new aquatic life, formidable predators, and unique environmental challenges. Mintrocket cited the need for additional development time to "ensure the dense, reactive jungle ecosystem meets our high standards for depth, discovery, and the signature Dave the Diver charm."
"We know fans were eagerly awaiting the Jungle expedition," a Mintrocket spokesperson said in a statement. "Creating a living, breathing jungle environment that feels distinct yet integrated with the core gameplay loop requires more time than anticipated. We're committed to making this expansion something truly special, and early 2026 is our new target."
While the "Dino Disaster" delay stings, Mintrocket quickly pivoted to thrilling news: The Godzilla Collaboration DLC is back! For a limited time, players can once again dive into chaos alongside (or fleeing from) the King of the Monsters. This means:
- Epic Kaiju Battles: Take on massive Godzilla-inspired threats lurking in the depths.
- Exclusive Gear: Deck out Dave and his boat with iconic Godzilla-themed weapons, suits, and cosmetics.
- Special Events & Challenges: Unique missions and rewards tied to the monstrous invasion.
- That Awesome Soundtrack: The pulse-pounding Godzilla score returns to enhance the underwater mayhem.
Want a taste of the returning Godzilla chaos? Check out the official trailer right here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yMR-2k127U
The return of the Godzilla DLC serves as both a generous apology for the Jungle delay and a clever way to keep the vibrant Dave the Diver community engaged. It offers both new players a chance to experience the fan-favorite event and veterans an opportunity to dive back into the colossal battles they loved.
Reaction online has been understandably mixed. "Bummed about the Jungle delay, but GODZILLA IS BACK?! Okay, Mintrocket, you win this round," tweeted one popular community member. Others expressed understanding about the delay, emphasizing quality over speed, while eagerly booting up the game to hunt kaiju once more.
The "In the Jungle" DLC is now expected to launch in Q1 2026. The Godzilla Collaboration DLC is available now on all platforms where Dave the Diver is sold and will run for a limited, though currently unspecified, period. So, if you missed it the first time or crave more monster madness, now's your chance to dive in before Dave trades radioactive titans for jungle giants next year.
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