Dave the Diver Switch release date set for October

As was shared during today’s Nintendo Direct, the Switch version of Dave the Diver has received a release date. Expect to see it on October 26, 2023. Note that a demo is also available today.

Dave the Diver was previously confirmed for Switch in June. Only a general 2023 launch window was initially provided.

Here’s an overview of the game:

An adventure, RPG, management hybrid: Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night. It’s easy to get hooked on the satisfying gameplay loop!

Casual combat and gathering gameplay with rogue-like elements: Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures. Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown. Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind!

Eccentric characters with a lighthearted narrative: Quirky but lovable characters and a story full of in-jokes, spoofs, and other humorous scenes provide an approachable and enjoyable gameplay experience.

A beautiful sea environment with attractive 2D/3D Art: A combination of pixel and 3D graphics provides a stunning art style that showcases breathtaking underwater scenery. This oceanic adventure is set in the real marine environment of a Blue Hole filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures.

Ample additional content to complement the main gameplay loop: Minigames, side quests, and multiple storylines provide many hours of entertainment and varied gameplay.

Check out a new video promoting the release date news for Dave the Diver on Switch below.

Nintendo Direct Footage

Dave the Diver will cost $19.99 on the Switch eShop, pre-orders are live. Those who reserve the game will receive a bonus skin for Dave’s boat, plus an exclusive lamp decoration for the sushi restaurant. The skin adds a nostalgic 8-bit-themed design along the boat’s hull while the lamp depicts Dave in this charming retro style.