Update #2 [Sun 19th May, 2024 04:00 BST]:
Arc System Works has announced the North American release date for Dave The Diver: Anniversary Edition has now been pushed back to June 28, 2024 “due to production problems”. We transmit the notification in its entirety:
Announcement: DAVE THE DIVER – Anniversary Edition, North American launch date of May 30, 2024 has been pushed back to June 28, 2024 due to production issues.
We at Arc System Works would like to officially apologize for this inconvenience and will be sure to update those who have already ordered, as well as our community, with any other information regarding the release.
Update #1 [Sat 2nd Mar, 2024 05:00 GMT]:
Pre-orders for this Japanese physical edition of Dave The Diver are now officially live Playasia (thanks, Nintendo Everything). As previously stated, this version of the game is region-free and includes support for English and other languages. It will set you back $29.99
Original story [Thu 29th Feb, 2024 05:55 GMT]:
If you’ve been waiting for a hard copy of Dave The Diver, you’re in luck… species. Arc System Works today announced a physical “Anniversary Edition” of the game for Switch that will launch on May 30, 2024.
As part of this collaboration, the game will add some content from the fighting game Guilty Gear Strive. This includes themed graphics for the ship and customers wearing themed costumes. There’s also a rhythm game that gives you access to the song “The Disaster of Passion.” It’s worth mentioning that this isn’t Dave’s first collaboration, as he’s previously worked with Godzilla and games like Dredge.
If you purchase this version of the game early, you will receive special sticker sheets and a soundtrack CD featuring music by Dave The Diver. This version will also reportedly support English and other languages. If we hear any updates on the local release, we’ll let you know.
