{
  "id": 12910015,
  "title": "\"It's clear that we both adore one another's games a lot\" - Dave the Diver and Subnautica 2 team up for a crossover made in heaven",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/its-clear-that-we-both-adore-one-anothers-games-a-lot-dave-the-diver",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/dave-the-diver-final-dlc-subnautica-2-crossover"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the recent Triple-i Showcase, the indie game studio Mintrocket announced an exciting collaboration between their popular title, Dave the Diver, and the underwater exploration game Subnautica 2. The final DLC for Dave the Diver, set to release in early 2027, will merge the two games' underwater worlds. Although the two titles have distinct tones, this unexpected pairing feels like a natural fit. Previous collaborations between Mintrocket and other franchises have included Balatro, Yakuza, Godzilla, and Guilty Gear.\n\nThe upcoming DLC will bring the ocean moon of Proteus from Subnautica 2 to Dave the Diver. Players will control Dave and Bancho, who have already explored every sea creature and sushi recipe on their current moon. They will then venture to a new dimension to discover even more hidden treasures. While traversing this new realm, players will encounter Subnautica 2's iconic Leviathan, as well as make new friends and uncover additional wonders. Unknown Worlds, the team behind Subnautica 2, joined forces with Mintrocket for this project.\n\nJaeho Hwang, Mintrocket's studio director, explained that both games share an underwater setting, but Subnautica 2 offers a unique approach to underwater exploration. By working with the Subnautica 2 team, Mintrocket aimed to elevate the Dave the Diver experience. Subnautica 2's creative director, Anthony Gallegos, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, describing it as a love letter to both franchises. Fans can now wishlist the DLC on Steam, as the game is available for pre-order. With Subnautica 2 already selling over 5 million copies in its early access phase, this crossover promises to be a highly anticipated addition to the franchise.",
  "summary": "At today's Triple-i Showcase , Dave the Diver studio Mintrocket announced a surprisingly obvious, and perfectly fitting, collaboration. The game's final DLC, set for release in early 2027, brings the worlds of Subnautica 2 and Dave the Diver together. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Subnautica 2 fans can finally hunt and kill those pesky Nibbler Mangos—in Dave the Diver's crossover DLC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/subnautica-2-fans-can-finally-hunt-and-kill-those-pesky-nibbler",
        "published": "2026-10-08T17:40:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "title": "Dave the Diver is wrapping up its DLC plans with an aquatically appropriate Subnautica 2 collab",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/dave-the-diver-is-wrapping-up-its-dlc-plans-with-an-aquatically",
        "published": "2026-10-08T19:06:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}