{
  "id": 12932304,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:06:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/dave-the-diver-is-wrapping-up-its-dlc-plans-with-an-aquatically-appropriate-subnautica-2-collab"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dave the Diver, a diving simulator game, is finalizing plans for a Subnautica 2 collaboration. This partnership makes perfect sense, as both games share an underwater theme. The collaboration teaser reveals that Dave can traverse a portal to Subnautica 2's ocean moon, encountering its alien marine life and the menacing Leviathan. Dave the Diver's creator, Mintrocket, explained that their distinct underwater exploration styles make this collaboration unique. Subnautica 2's creative director, Anthony Gallegos, expressed excitement about the collaboration, calling it a \"love letter\" to both franchises. While details are limited, the teaser implies Dave will explore Subnautica 2's ocean moon, including its Leviathan. Mintrocket's Jaeho Hwang and Subnautica 2's Anthony Gallegos praised the collaboration, stating it expands the Dave the Diver experience. Although no official word has been given on Dave's return to Subnautica 2, the fact that Subnautica 2 is still in early access suggests this collaboration is likely. The Subnautica 2 update from August added proximity chat, and a new dev vlog series is scheduled to start, potentially unveiling details about the game's 2.0 early access update.",
  "summary": "I am not a huge fan of collaboration DLCs, mostly because my curmudgeonly self can only see them as attempts at multiple companies trying to profit off of one another's things. But I do have to admit that yes, the just announced collab between Dave the Diver and Subnautica 2 does make total sense. Certainly more sense than the Godzilla one from a couple of years back. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Eurogamer",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-08T17:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}