Dave the Diver gets free Subnautica 2 crossover as final DLC in early 2027
Mintrocket announces a free Dave the Diver crossover DLC with Subnautica 2, due in early 2027 as the game’s final DLC.
- The expansion is described as the final DLC for Dave the Diver and is planned for early 2027.
- The DLC brings back Subnautica 2 elements including the ocean moon Proteus and the Leviathan.
What happened
Mintrocket has unveiled a new DLC for Dave the Diver centered on Subnautica 2. The expansion is free and was made in collaboration with Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2. The announcement came during the Triple-i Showcase, where the DLC was presented as a crossover between the two games.
According to the announcement, this is the final DLC for Dave the Diver. Mintrocket gave it a release window of early 2027, but no exact date has been revealed yet. That means the expansion is not arriving anytime soon, but sometime in the first months of 2027.
In the DLC, Dave and Bancho travel to a new dimension after discovering every species and related sushi recipe in their own world. The crossover brings familiar Subnautica 2 elements into the game, including the ocean moon Proteus and the Leviathan. The available information does not spell out the full gameplay setup, but it does confirm that the expansion revolves around a new setting and a meeting with recognizable Subnautica 2 elements.
Mintrocket studio head Jaeho Hwang said the collaboration gave the team a chance to bring “a new wave” to Dave the Diver. Subnautica 2 creative director Anthony Gallegos described the expansion as a love letter to both Dave the Diver and the Subnautica universe. The Triple-i Initiative video is titled “DAVE THE DIVER X Subnautica 2 - DLC Reveal,” matching the official crossover announcement.
Timeline
2026-10-08: Mintrocket announces a free Dave the Diver x Subnautica 2 DLC during the Triple-i Showcase, in collaboration with Unknown Worlds.
2026-10-08: The DLC is described as the final DLC for Dave the Diver; no exact date is given.
2026-10-08: Mintrocket sets the expansion for early 2027, without further month or day details.
2026-10-08: The announcement says Dave and Bancho travel to a new dimension after all species and sushi recipes in their world have been discovered.
2026-10-08: The crossover includes Subnautica 2 elements such as the ocean moon Proteus and the Leviathan.
2026-10-08: The announcement context also references earlier Dave the Diver crossovers with Balatro, Yakuza, Godzilla, and Guilty Gear.
Background
Dave the Diver has already had several crossovers, and the new collaboration with Subnautica 2 fits into that pattern. The source mentions previous collaborations with Balatro, Yakuza, Godzilla, and Guilty Gear. That makes the new DLC part of an established tradition of guest appearances and brand tie-ins around the game.
The available information does not provide further gameplay details about the new DLC. However, the setting, the involved characters Dave and Bancho, and the named Subnautica 2 elements Proteus and the Leviathan are confirmed. It is also clear that the expansion will be offered for free and that Unknown Worlds is the collaboration partner.
The announcement also includes two quotes that set the tone for the collaboration. Jaeho Hwang emphasized that the partnership gave the team a chance to bring a new wave to Dave the Diver. Anthony Gallegos called the expansion a love letter to both universes. It remains unclear whether the term “final DLC” refers to the last DLC for the game overall or only the last crossover expansion; the source does not clarify that point.