Summary
Dave the Diverdeveloper Mintrocket announced that the game’s upcoming DLC crossover withLike A Dragoncomes with a major caveat, in that it will only be available for a limited time. First released in 2023,Dave the Diverbrought cheery fishing and an appealing pixel art underwater aesthetic to fans.
Despite seemingly humble beginnings as a cozy, relaxed underwater fishing game,Dave the Diverhas exploded in popularity and surpassed sales milestonessince its release. The game was even on the slate for major accolades, including a controversial nomination for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2023. The game has since gone on to influence and even cross over with multiple other notable titles, like the hit indie title,Balatro.
Unfortunately for fans, the game’s latest crossover, theLike A DragonDLC forDave the Diver, will only be available for a short time. In an announcement video, Director Jaeho Hwang of Mintrocket confirmed that the pack will only be available for six months after it releases for all platforms on Jun 05, 2025. That means that fans will have until around August 02, 2025, to purchase theDave the Diver: Ichiban’s HolidayDLC, after which it will become unavailable. Once purchased, though, the DLC will be playable at any time, for as long as its owners please.
Dave the Diver Like A Dragon DLC Only Available for 6 Months After Release
Hwang didn’t get into specifics about exactly whyIchiban’s Holidayhas a limited availability window, but acknowledged that the news will be disappointing to many fans. He mentioned that the DLC was a “special collaboration,” implying that the limited period may have been set in place by Sega, which publishes and develops theLike A Dragonseries.As the owner of the series, Sega would undoubtedly have a say in how to representLike A Dragonprotagonist Ichiban Kasugaand other series characters, and for how long.
Limited-time crossovers aren’t unusual in the game industry, but they usually appear in live service games, not single-player titles likeDave the Diver. Reaction to the announcement on social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit was a general sense of disappointment, but otherwise understanding. ManyDave the Diverfans recognized that the DLC was quite substantial, and voiced their intent to pick it up while it’s available. Others criticized Sega, saying that insisting on such a limited window “leaves money on the table.” Some likened the situation to the 2020Streets of RageandLike A Dragoncrossover gameStreets of Kamurocho, which was only available for a handful of days during Sega’s 60th Anniversary celebration.
Whatever the case, fans will only have a few months to pick upDave the Diver: Ichiban’s Holiday. Those who are new to the game itself might also want to consider picking it up soon, so as not to miss out on as complete aDave the Diverexperience as possible.
Dave the Diver
WHERE TO PLAY
Dive by day! Serve by night! The best diving, harpooning, action-adventuring, and sushi restaurant managing experience you’ll ever have. DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, single-player adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night.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!
