Dave the Diver Creator Reveals Ambitious Plans for the Future of the IP

by

Dave the Diver Creator Reveals Ambitious Plans for the Future of the IP

Key Takeaways

  • Dave the Diver Creator Jaeho Hwang reveals plans to expand the IP with new games focused on individual characters’ backstories.
  • The success of Dave the Diver has led to collaborations with Dredge and Godzilla, with more crossovers underway.
  • Hwang aims to reveal character backstories, explore different genres, and expand the IP beyond DLCs.

As a dedicated fan with countless hours spent exploring the mesmerizing underwater world of Dave the Diver, I can’t help but feel exhilarated at the prospect of delving deeper into the lives of these captivating characters. The news that Jaeho Hwang and Mintrocket are planning to expand the IP with standalone games focusing on individual backstories is music to my ears.

Jaeho Hwang, the founder of Mintrocket and CEO, has shared the studio’s aspirations for the future development of their successful intellectual property, “Dave the Diver”. He aims to broaden the franchise by creating new games that focus on various characters. This popular game made a splash in 2023 when it was launched for PC in June, then ported to Nintendo Switch in October and PlayStation in April 2024. Since its initial release, it has introduced multiple DLC expansions with even more content yet to be revealed.

It’s no wonder to fans that the single-player adventure RPG game became such a hit, but Hwang had previously stated he didn’t anticipate Dave the Diver gaining such viral popularity when it was launched last year. Now, more than a year after its release, Dave the Diver has teamed up with Godzilla and another fishing adventure game, Dredge, and has three additional collaborations in development. The first of these upcoming collaborations will be with Balatro, the highly successful indie game that made a splash this year with its roguelike deck-building mechanics. This will be followed by partnerships with Potion Craft and YouTuber Mxmtoon.

Dave the Diver Creator Wants to Expand the IP

Mintrocket is currently developing additional collaborations for the popular game “Dave the Diver,” but its creator, Jaeho Hwang, aims to broaden the IP beyond just downloadable content. In a recent interview with VGC, Hwang expressed his desire to create spin-off games that venture into various genres. He stated that he wants to expand the “Dave the Diver” IP itself, as the original game didn’t delve deeply into character backstories due to its casual nature. Beyond the upcoming DLC, Hwang plans to produce separate games focusing on each character, revealing their pasts and experiences leading up to their arrival at the Blue Hole.

One intriguing factor that garnered Dave the Diver acclaim from critics is its unique blend of genres. However, creator Hwang has expressed a desire to broaden the IP’s scope, venturing into an array of additional genres. Although Dave the Diver is currently an adventure, RPG, and management game hybrid, potential spin-offs could significantly deviate in genre. For instance, Hwang suggested that a future title exploring Dave’s backstory might reimagine Dave as a character with a different profession. As he has always been a diver, the team hasn’t yet considered how to develop Dave beyond his diving role.

The creator of Dave the Diver shares that he’s excited to delve deeper into Dave’s past, revealing how he transformed from a regular individual into an accomplished diver before discovering the Blue Hole. Additionally, one of the game’s characters, Cobra, has ties to a prior project called Evil Factory. According to Hwang, Cobra was once an arms dealer whose license was revoked. After retiring and enjoying life for a while, he encountered an incident that led him to the Blue Hole. Hwang expresses his desire to expand on this storyline in future games.

Read More

2024-10-19 13:35