Update #2 [Sun 19th May, 2024 04:00 BST]:
Arc System Works has mentioned that the North American launch date for Dave The Diver: Anniversary Edition has been pushed back to 28th June 2024 due to production issues. The company issued the following statement:
Announcement: DAVE THE DIVER – Anniversary Edition North American launch date May 30th, 2024 has been delayed until June 28th, 2024 due to production issues.
We at Arc System Works would like to formally apologize for this inconvenience and will be sure to update those who have already pre-ordered as well our community with any other information regarding its release.
Update #1 [Sat 2nd Mar, 2024 05:00 GMT]:
The pre-orders for the physical Japanese release of Dave The Diver are now available on Playasia. This version of the game is region-free, supports English, and is priced at USD $29.99 (or its equivalent in other currencies). Shipping is expected to commence on 30th May, 2024.
Original story [Thu 29th Feb, 2024 05:55 GMT]:
Exciting news for fans awaiting a physical copy of Dave The Diver! Arc System Works has announced the upcoming launch of a physical “Anniversary Edition” for the Nintendo Switch on 30th May 2024.
As part of this special release, the game will feature exclusive content from the fighting game Guilty Gear Strive. Players can expect themed graphics, costumes, and even a rhythm game with the track “The Disaster of Passion”. This isn’t the first crossover for Dave, having previously collaborated with Godzilla and Dredge in the past.
Early purchasers of this edition will receive special sticker sheets and a soundtrack CD featuring the game’s music. Additionally, this version will support multiple languages, including English. Keep an eye out for updates on a potential local release.