Nexon has announced that Dave the Diver, set to launch in China on February 6, has already surpassed 1.5 million pre-registrations on the Chinese mobile gaming platform TapTap.

Dave the Diver, a unique blend of marine exploration and sushi bar management, has become a global sensation, surpassing 7 million units sold. Having already expanded to PC (Steam), PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox, the game is now launching its mobile version in China first. The mobile version retains the core gameplay while applying controls and UI optimized for the mobile environment.

As of February 1, the mobile version has secured a top spot on the TapTap pre-registration charts with approximately 1.5 million participants, despite being sold as a paid package. Furthermore, the release announcement video posted on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu has recorded over 15,000 likes and more than 2,000 comments.

The game holds a 9.4 out of 10 rating on TapTap. Early testers have praised its intuitive gameplay, diverse exploration elements, narrative, and comfortable experience on mobile devices.

Mintrocket is strengthening local collaborations to penetrate the Chinese market. They are conducting promotions with local dining brands such as KFC and the sushi franchise 'Sushiro', and will also add collaboration content with the rhythm game Muse Dash.