Dave the Diver Physical Complete and Collector's Editions Launch on PS5 and Switch 2

Dave the Diver is now available in physical form for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Silver Lining has launched both Complete and Collector's Editions of MINTROCKET's underwater exploration and sushi-management hit, giving console collectors a disc- or cartridge-based release that also gathers the game's announced downloadable content in one package.

The physical editions went on sale on October 8, 2026, through Silver Lining Direct and local retailers. Four versions are available in total: a Complete Edition and a Collector's Edition for each platform. The Complete Edition is listed at £44.99 / EUR$49.99, while the Collector's Edition carries a listed price of £69.99 / EUR79.99.

For players who have followed Dave's unusual working life from the Blue Hole to the counters of Bancho Sushi, the key point is that both physical tiers contain the same game content. The more expensive Collector's Edition adds a selection of display and keepsake items rather than exclusive in-game material. That means prospective buyers can choose between a broad all-in-one software package and a larger presentation designed around memorabilia.

A physical release built around the full Dave the Diver experience

At its core, Dave the Diver combines two markedly different game loops. During the day, Dave dives into the mysterious Blue Hole, an ocean environment filled with fish, resources, hazards and changing opportunities. At night, the focus shifts to Bancho Sushi, where the catch becomes ingredients for a restaurant-management routine involving preparation, service and expansion.

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That contrast has been a major part of the game's identity. It is not solely an exploration RPG, nor is it simply a restaurant simulator. Diving and dining are directly connected: what players locate underwater can influence the sushi restaurant's menu and daily operations. The physical release arrives with the base game's pixel-art presentation, its offbeat supporting cast and more than 200 sea creatures to discover.

The game has reached more than 10 million players worldwide, a milestone that illustrates how far its hybrid premise has traveled. Its latest boxed versions are aimed at people who want a tangible edition on PS5 or Nintendo Switch 2, especially those looking for a release that consolidates the game and its collaborations rather than separating the core adventure from its add-ons.

What is included in the Complete Edition?

The Complete Edition includes the base game on a PS5 disc or Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge, depending on the selected platform. It also comes with five named DLC packs and a digital soundtrack. The included expansions cover new environments, crossover content and extra activities built around several recognizable properties.

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• In the Jungle DLC: Adds a freshwater biome, a jungle village, a new grill restaurant, jungle exploration and mini-games.
• DREDGE DLC: A fishing-themed crossover expansion.
• Godzilla DLC: A collaboration centered on the King of the Monsters.
• Ichiban's Holiday DLC: A Like a Dragon crossover.
• GGST DLC: Adds Guilty Gear Strive-inspired rhythm mini-games and cosmetics.
• Digital soundtrack: Included with the physical package's content offering.

That list makes the Complete Edition the straightforward option for players who mainly want the broadest software collection. The package reaches beyond the original dive-and-serve structure with an additional jungle setting, fishing crossover material, kaiju collaboration content, a holiday involving Ichiban, and music-driven activities inspired by Guilty Gear Strive.

The inclusion of the In the Jungle DLC is particularly notable because it expands the type of environments associated with Dave's work. Rather than remaining entirely beneath the sea, the add-on introduces freshwater and jungle-focused elements, along with a village, further exploration and another restaurant. The expansion therefore appears to extend both sides of the game's formula: discovery in a new setting and food-service activity built around a new venue.

The other DLC packs underline how much room Dave the Diver has made for guest material. Fishing and ocean exploration are a natural fit for the DREDGE collaboration, while Godzilla brings the scale and spectacle of one of entertainment's most famous monsters into Dave's waters. Ichiban's Holiday brings in a character associated with the Like a Dragon series, and the GGST pack leans into the stylish fighting-game energy of Guilty Gear Strive through rhythm mini-games and cosmetic additions.

Collector's Edition adds display pieces and small collectibles

Those opting for the Collector's Edition receive all of the base game, DLC and digital soundtrack included with the Complete Edition. Its difference is a group of exclusive physical items intended for fans of Bancho Sushi and the game's cast.

The Collector's Edition contents are listed as follows:

• Bancho Sushi Restaurant acrylic standee
• Four metal pins
• Acrylic keyring
• Dolphin pendant necklace
• Two Marinca cards
• Poster
• Four postcards

The acrylic standee gives the restaurant side of the game a desk or shelf presence, while the pins, keyring and pendant provide smaller collectible pieces. The Marinca cards, poster and postcards round out an assortment that is focused on art and themed souvenirs rather than practical hardware accessories. As a result, the Collector's Edition is likely to be most attractive to fans who already know they want a display-oriented package, whereas the Complete Edition is the value-focused route for getting the playable content.

Choosing between PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2

Both platforms receive matching Complete and Collector's Editions, and the announced contents are the same regardless of whether buyers select PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2. The decision is consequently less about edition-specific DLC and more about a player's preferred platform and physical-media format: PS5 owners receive a disc, while Switch 2 owners receive a cartridge.

For a game built around short cycles of gathering fish, upgrading equipment, dealing with unexpected discoveries and returning to run a restaurant, a handheld-capable ecosystem may be appealing to some players. On the other hand, PS5 may be the natural destination for those who maintain a PlayStation physical collection. Silver Lining has not positioned either version as containing unique gameplay material, so neither platform requires buyers to sacrifice any of the announced expansions.

It is also worth emphasizing that the listed prices distinguish the two edition tiers, not the platforms. The Complete Edition's £44.99 / EUR$49.99 price covers the same stated bundle on either system, and the Collector's Edition is listed at £69.99 / EUR79.99 for both. Retail availability can vary by location, but the physical launch is not limited to direct ordering; local retailers are also part of the release plan.

Why the package suits Dave the Diver's unusual appeal

Dave the Diver has always had an intentionally broad personality. One moment can involve careful underwater resource gathering among a huge variety of creatures, and the next can demand attention to the pace and organization of a busy sushi restaurant. The game's pixel-art visuals tie those changing activities together, while its quirky characters give the workplace adventure a lighter, more comedic tone.

The physical Complete Edition recognizes that the game has grown into more than its original premise. The bundle includes material that moves into jungle exploration, engages with other games, makes space for a colossal monster collaboration and even shifts into rhythm-focused play. It offers newcomers a way to start with the core adventure and the announced supplemental content already accounted for, while returning players have a collector-friendly route to owning the game on newer physical formats.

Meanwhile, the Collector's Edition treats Bancho Sushi as a recognizable centerpiece rather than merely a game menu. The standee, pins and printed items are all designed around the sort of iconography that can matter to players who have spent significant time balancing dives with dinner service. There is no need to choose it for DLC reasons, but it offers a more substantial boxed proposition for collectors.

Availability now

The physical Dave the Diver Complete Edition and Dave the Diver Collector's Edition are available now for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Each version includes the base game, In the Jungle, DREDGE, Godzilla, Ichiban's Holiday and GGST DLC, plus the digital soundtrack. The Collector's Edition additionally includes its exclusive standee, pins, keyring, necklace, Marinca cards, poster and postcards.

For those ready to make a home for Dave's strange double life on the shelf, the choice is simple: pick the Complete Edition for the full announced game-content package, or step up to the Collector's Edition for the same playable offering alongside a set of physical souvenirs from the Blue Hole and Bancho Sushi.