Dave the Diver's Subnautica 2 crossover DLC lets you finally kill those Nibbler Mangos

Mintrocket announced a Dave the Diver X Subnautica 2 crossover DLC at the Triple-I Initiative showcase, dropping in early 2027. Dave gets pulled into the alien ocean of Unknown Worlds' survival game, where he can mine resources, hunt fish, and presumably bring some extraterrestrial ingredients back to Bancho's sushi bar.

The DLC trailer teases a massive boss at the end, but the real draw for Subnautica 2 players is something smaller and far more irritating — Nibbler Mangos, the relentless little fish that start chomping on you the moment you hit the water and never let up. Subnautica 2's lack of any way to kill large creatures has been a genuine point of contention in the community, with some players turning to mods just to fight back. This crossover finally gives them a sanctioned outlet for revenge, even if it's technically in a different game. Mintrocket told PC Gamer: "We're thrilled to see Subnautica 2's creatures, including the Nibbler Mango, join Dave's world. The team had a lot of fun bringing these creatures into our game, and players can expect the DLC to play just like the Dave the Diver they know and love."

Dave the Diver launched in 2023 and became a surprise hit — a genre-blending mix of side-scrolling diving and restaurant management that earned widespread praise and a massive player base. This Subnautica 2 pack is its final major DLC, but Mintrocket isn't fully closing the door. "While this will be the final major DLC for Dave the Diver, there may still be smaller content updates or collaborations based on player feedback and our internal plans," the studio said.

For fans worried about the franchise going quiet, Bancho the Chef is getting his own standalone prequel game, though no release date has been announced yet. Mintrocket added that since they're not moving straight into a Dave sequel, they'll keep looking for ways to make sure players don't forget Dave and his crew.