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No Subnautica game is listed as a requirement. The Steam listing says you need the Dave the Diver base game to use its Subnautica 2 Content Pack; it does not name Subnautica or Subnautica 2 as a prerequisite. Nexon describes the pack as free and planned for early 2027. Check the Steam listing; on another platform, verify that platform’s own store page as release approaches.

What game do you need?

For the Steam version, the stated requirement is the Dave the Diver base game. The Steam Content Pack listing names that game as required and does not list either Subnautica or Subnautica 2 as a requirement. The crossover’s theme does not, according to that listing, make ownership of a Subnautica game necessary.

This requirement is confirmed on Steam; it should not be treated as a precise statement of store rules on every platform. Nexon lists the pack on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox, while its broader list of platforms for Dave the Diver also includes Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, iOS, and Android. That difference does not establish that the pack will be available on every platform that has the base game. Check the DLC listing for your platform before expecting to download or play it.

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Is the Content Pack free, and when is it planned?

Nexon describes the Subnautica 2 Content Pack as a free expansion planned for early 2027. MINTROCKET’s Steam announcement also gives early 2027 as the planned timing for Steam. These are announced plans, not a guarantee of a release date; confirm the current listing and availability through your store.

#1 Best Overall
Dave the Diver Complete Edition - Nintendo Switch 2
  • Complete Edition contains Dave the Diver, In the Jungle DLC, Dredge DLC, Godzilla DLC, Ichiban’s Holiday DLC, Digital Soundtrack, and Digital Artbook
  • 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
  • Quirky but lovable characters and a lighthearted narrative deliver an approachable and enjoyable gameplay experience
  • A combination of pixel and 3D graphics showcases breathtaking underwater scenery, with over 200 kinds of sea creatures and ample additional content including minigames, side quests, and multiple storylines

What does the crossover add?

The official announcements describe Dave and Bancho heading to Proteus, where they will explore, help new friends, and encounter unfamiliar creatures. Nexon also mentions discovering resources and creating recipes. These are high-level descriptions, not a complete feature list, so specific activities and details may change before release.

Is this planned to be the final Dave the Diver DLC?

Nexon describes the collaboration as the planned final DLC for Dave the Diver. That is the publisher’s current plan, rather than a guarantee that no further downloadable content will ever be released.

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DAVE THE DIVER: Anniversary Edition - Nintendo Switch
DAVE THE DIVER: Anniversary Edition - Nintendo Switch
Boat Skins – Decorate your fishing boat with popular GGST characters!; Character Skins – Some customers may visit the sushi bar in GGST cosplay!
$39.90
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Dave The Diver [Anniversary Edition] (Multi-Language)
  • 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
Rank #3
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Dave The Diver [Anniversary Edition] (Multi-Language)
  • 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
Rank #2
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DAVE THE DIVER: Anniversary Edition - Nintendo Switch
  • Explore the Mysterious Blue Hole - From tiny tropical fish to giant octopuses, the marine world is filled with diverse life! You never know what marine life you’ll encounter. Escape attacks from predatory species as you hunt for fresh sushi ingredients. Ancient relics that scatter the vast underwater world hint at even deeper mysteries.
  • The Midnight Sushi Bar - Cook up delicious sushi dishes using fresh-caught ingredients. If enough word gets around, you may be visited by a special customer! Rack up sales at the sushi bar so you can delve deeper into the sea of unknown!
  • Boat Skins – Decorate your fishing boat with popular GGST characters!
  • Character Skins – Some customers may visit the sushi bar in GGST cosplay!
  • Rhythm Game – You can play along with GGST’S soundtrack!

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